What Is Cradle Cap?
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4. When Should You Call the Doctor?
If your child’s cradle cap isn’t improving or appears to be worsening, you may want to call your pediatrician. Another situation that requires a doctor’s advice is when the rash spreads.4‘Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap).’ Symptoms, Causes and Treatment, www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/cradle-cap.
Although cradle cap is common on the scalp, you want to prevent it from spreading and affecting larger areas of the body. When it involves the skin folds, there’s more of a chance of developing an infection. Your physician may want to prescribe a treatment to help clear it up faster.
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