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What does cradle cap look like? Cradle cap
Cradle capCradle cap is easy to recognise by the large, greasy, yellow or brown scales on your baby's scalp. The scales will start to flake and may make the affected skin look red. Sometimes the hair will come away with the flakes, but it will grow back.
What causes cradle cap? Cradle cap
Cradle capIt's not clear what causes cradle cap, although it may be linked to overactive sebaceous glands. These are glands in the skin that produce an oily substance called sebum. Some babies are thought to retain some of their mother's hormones in their bodies for several weeks or months after their birth. These hormones may make the baby's glands
Crushing tablets or opening capsules Swallowing pills (problems)
Swallowing pills (problems)You can ask your GP or pharmacist if your tablets can be crushed, or your capsules opened and dispersed in water, before taking them. Only certain tablets or capsules can be given this way. The following preparations should never be crushed without seeking professional advice first: CR or CRT (controlled release, or controlled release tablet) LA
Information about your child Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)If your baby was affected by SIDS, your clinical team will pass information about him or her on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Find out more about the register .
Causes of deafblindness Deafblindness
DeafblindnessThere are many possible causes of deafblindness. The condition can either be present at birth or develop later in life. Deafblindnessfrom birth Deafblindness from birth is known as congenital deafblindness. It can be caused by: problems associated with premature birth (birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy) an infection picked up during
Managing deafblindness Deafblindness
DeafblindnessIt's not always possible to treat the underlying causes of deafblindness, but a range of care and support servicesis available to help peoplewith the condition. Most deafblind people will still have some hearing and/or vision. The level of care and support they need will depend onhow severe their hearing and vision problems are. Individual care
Diagnosing hearing loss Hearing impairment
Hearing impairmentSeeyour GP if you're having problems with your hearing. They'll examine your ears and carry out some simple hearing tests. You may also want to visit the Action on Hearing Loss website for an online hearing test . Ear examination During an ear examination, an instrument with a light at the end called an auriscope (or otoscope) is used to look
What does a cyst look like? Skin cyst
Skin cystA skin cyst looks like round, dome-shaped bump. It's yellow or whitish, often with a small dark plug through which you might be able to squeeze out pus. It can range in size from smaller than a pea to a few centimetres across, and grows slowly. Skin cysts don't usually hurt, but can become tender, sore and red if they become infected.Another
Why do epidermoid and pilar cysts form? Skin cyst
Skin cystSome of the cells in the top layer of skin produce keratin, a protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility. Normally, these cells move upto the surface of the skin as they start to die, so they can be shed. But sometimes,these cellscan move deeper into your skin and multiply, forming a sac. They secrete keratin into the middle of the sac,
Symptoms Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosisCystic fibrosis can cause a range of problems. The lungs and digestive system are the main areas that are affected. Symptoms tend to start in early childhood,but sometimes they can develop soon after birthand very occasionallythey may not be obvious until adulthood. Nowadays, cystic fibrosis is usuallydiagnosed before symptoms appear, through