You are examining an infant under your care. While assessing the head, you note greasy and scaly areas on the scalp. What true statements can be said about this condition?
1. Called "cradle cap"
2. Caused by a yeast organism
3. Called "kiddy crud"
4. Choice 1 and 2
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1. Cradle cap is caused by yeast and looks like greasy, scaly patches on the scalp.
2. Cradle cap is caused by yeast and looks like greasy, scaly patches on the scalp.
3. Kiddy cap does not exist.
4. Cradle cap is caused by yeast and looks like greasy, scaly patches on the scalp.
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