What Causes Cradle Cap? No one knows for sure the exact cause of this rash. Some doctors have speculated that it may be influenced by the mother’s hormonal changes during pregnancy, which stimulate the infant’s oil glands. This overproduction of oil may have some relationship to the scales and redness of the skin. How to Treat Your Baby’s …
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