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Cradle cap, also called infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is characterized by plaques of dead, oily, yellowish skin. It is seen commonly on babies’ scalps up to nine months of age. It can sometimes extend beyond the scalp and affect the eyebrows, some skin folds and even baby’s bottom. It is completely harmless and will not affect your baby’s general condition or cause discomfort or itching. Lesions generally disappear within a few weeks or less but may sometimes last until the child is two or three years old. There are easy ways of gently eliminating them. 

Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty when hormones are running amok. It is very common, affecting 8 out of every 10 teenagers, both girls and boys. Acne is characterized by onset of blackheads, whiteheads and/or red spots, even cysts, on the face and sometimes on the chest and back. Its main complication is the risk of scarring, which can be permanent. It is difficult to hide and can also cause embarrassment and self-esteem issues for some people. Simple, practical, easy to implement advice can help you live better with acne.