ICD-11 code : EH40.00;
Preferred Label : Cradle cap;
ICD-11 definition : Cradle cap is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis that manifests as yellowish, crusty,
greasy patches of scaling on the scalp of infants between the second week and sixth
month of life. The forehead and eyebrows are frequently affected. It is usually asymptomatic.
It may be associated with infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis of other areas including
the trunk and napkin area.;
ICD-11 synonym : Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp;
Origin ID : 1315633810;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Cradle cap is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis that manifests as yellowish, crusty,
greasy patches of scaling on the scalp of infants between the second week and sixth
month of life. The forehead and eyebrows are frequently affected. It is usually asymptomatic.
It may be associated with infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis of other areas including
the trunk and napkin area.
