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In most cases the diagnosis is based on what the skin lesion looks like. A pediatrician or dermatologist can usually make the diagnosis visually. If the cradle cap appears unusual, the doctor may take a scraping of the skin (painless) and have it analyzed in the laboratory to rule out a more serious fungal infection.
