Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Cradle capUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewCradle cap (infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is crusting and white or yellow scales on a baby's scalp.TreatmentsCradle cap usually clears up on its own within a few months. A mild shampoo can help loosen and remove the scales. A medicated shampoo can help in severe cases. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use