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cradle cap
cradle capn. A form of dermatitis that occurs in infants and is characterized by heavy yellow crusted lesions on the scalp.cradle cap n (Pathology) a form of seborrhoea of the scalp common in young babies. Technical name: crusta lactea cra′dle cap`
n. an inflammation of the scalp, occurring in infants and characterized by greasy, yellowish scales. [1890–95] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | cradle cap - a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infantsdermatitis - inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters |
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cradle cap[′krād·əl ‚kap] (medicine) Heavy, greasy crusts on the scalp of an infant; seborrheic dermatitis of infants. cradle cap
cap [kap] 1. a covering.2. a maximum budgetary limit.cervical cap a contraceptive device similar to the diaphragm but much smaller, consisting of a cup that fits directly over the cervix. It is only 60 per cent effective for women who have already given birth. The cervical cap is inserted much like the diaphragm. The woman should check to be certain that it is placed over the cervix. From McKinney et al., 2000.cradle cap an oily yellowish crust that sometimes appears on the scalp of an infant, caused by excessive secretion by the sebaceous glands in the scalp. Treatment of mild cases consists of daily shampoo with mild soap. It can be loosened with an application of mineral oil or baby oil prior to shampooing. Called also milk crust and crusta lactea.cra·dle capcolloquialism for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp of the newborn, a red, waxy scaling seen in the third to fourth week.cradle capn. A form of dermatitis that occurs in infants and is characterized by heavy yellow crusted lesions on the scalp.A popular term for the circumscribed rounded area of thick, crusty, yellow scales on infants ± 6 months of age, which may be the presenting, or only, manifestation of seborrheic dermatitis; the lesions may involve other ‘seborrheic’ regions, i.e., ears, nasal alae, eyebrows, eyelidscradle cap Neonatology A popular term for thick, crusty, yellow scales on infants ± 6 months of age, which may be the presenting, or only, manifestation of seborrheic dermatitis; the lesions may involve other 'seborrheic' regions, ie ears, nasal alae, eyebrows, eyelidscra·dle cap (krā'dĕl kap) Colloquialism for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp of the newborn. cradle cap A type of seborrhoeic dermatitis occurring in infants and consisting of thick, yellow, greasy, crusted scales on the scalp. It is easily treated.LegalSeeCAPFinancialSeeCapcradle cap
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