A baby is a newborn he's 3 wks old and has recently broken out with what looks like pimples all over his face and into his scalp. Does he have an allergic reaction or what is it?

Tiffany Long | Oct 8, 2017 | Category: General hospital

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Nathan Sassaman | Oct 8, 2017

This scaly or crusty skin on the top of the baby's head is a normal buildup of sticky skin oils, scales, and dead skin cells. Unlike some other rashes, cradle cap can be treated at home with shampoo or mineral oil. Cradle cap usually goes away by age 1 year.

Donna | Oct 8, 2019

No.

Tiffany Long | Oct 8, 2017

Its not cradle cap its pimples on his face

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