cradle cap

noun

: a seborrheic condition in infants that usually affects the scalp and is characterized by greasy gray or dark brown adherent scaly crusts

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According to one review, apple cider vinegar may help cradle cap by reducing scalp dryness. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 This natural product can help people with ringworm and may help reduce cradle cap. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 This squishy brush from Frida Baby softly combs through newborn hair to clean it of cradle cap or dead skin, and helps get rid of wayward skin flakes too. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 June 2024 Kids with dandruff or cradle cap often benefit from a shampoo with a low concentration of zinc pyrithione. Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024 Thinking of a customer whose son had cradle cap at age 16, Nguyen began researching to help Zander as well. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024 Infants may develop yellowish scabs on the scalp, called cradle cap. Parents Editors, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023 In babies, seborrheic dermatitis is called cradle cap. Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020 Most cases of cradle cap will resolve within the first year of life. New York Times, 16 Apr. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cradle cap was circa 1890

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“Cradle cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cradle%20cap. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cradle cap

noun
: a seborrheic condition in infants that usually affects the scalp and is characterized by greasy gray or dark brown adherent scaly crusts
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