Possible Skin Conditions

This page provides photos and information about conditions affecting the scalp of the female infant. In babies, the scalp is prone to both infectious and non-infectious conditions, some of which are specific to infants (cradle cap, formally known as seborrheic dermatitis, is rarely seen in children) and some of which are common in all ages, such as ringworm, birthmarks, folliculitis, and cellulitis. The images below illustrate these and other common conditions and link to pages with more information about these diagnoses. Click the pictures to learn about home remedies versus when to make an appointment with your doctor and other important information.