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Cradle cap looks like a very bad case of dandruff.
Also called seborrhoeic dermatitis, it shows up as reddish patches on your newborn's scalp, but can also appear on the face and around the nappy area. It can also occur in older babies. Although the condition can look unsightly, it's very common and nothing to worry about. It's thought to be a result of hormonal changes which stimulate secretions from the oil glands in the skin. It usually disappears on its own within a few months of birth, but can persist or recur in patches for longer.