What causes cradle cap on a baby's head?

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What Causes Cradle Cap On A Baby's Head?

My son has a nasty patch of crusty stuff on his head. My sister-in-law said that it is cradle cap and that I didn't have to call the doctor. I bathe my baby regularly and always wash his hair. What causes cradle cap to form on a baby's head?