Cradle cap most commonly begins sometime in the first 3 months.
Cradle cap is an inflammatory condition.
Doctors do not agree on what causes cradle cap, but the two most common hypotheses include fungal infection and overactive sebaceous glands.
Severe cases of cradle cap, especially with cracked or bleeding skin, can provide a place for bacteria to grow.
In infants seborrheic dermatitis is called cradle cap.
Sulfur and salicylic acid can also be used to effectively treat acne and cradle cap in some patients.
Another common cause of cradle cap appears to be a common manifestation of biotin insufficiency.
Some countries use the term "pityriasis capitis" for cradle cap.
