Inflammatory scaling disease of the scalp and face, in newborns known as cradle cap, is:
A) atopic dermatitis.
B) seborrheic dermatitis.
C) contact dermatitis.
D) ichthyosis.

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Inflammatory scaling disease of the scalp and face, commonly known as "cradle cap" in newborns, is most often caused by seborrheic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and ichthyosis can also cause scaling and inflammation of the skin, but they are not typically associated with cradle cap.

Inflammatory Scaling Disease of the Scalp and Face, in Newborns