Seborrheic Eczema Cradle Cap

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Seborrheic eczema cradle cap.

For infants the condition is known as cradle cap and causes crusty scaly patches on the scalp. Cradle cap in adults is also known as seborrheic eczema or seborrheic dermatitis. Cradle cap is the common term for seborrheic dermatitis seb eh ree ik dur muh tye tis of the scalp in infants. Cradle cap is an inflammatory skin condition that typically appears on a baby s scalp.

It usually affects the scalp but can also develop in oily areas of the body such as the face upper. What is cradle cap. Seborrheic dermatitis is also called dandruff seborrheic eczema and seborrheic psoriasis. On the forehead and face behind the ears in the diaper area armpits and other skin folds and creases what are.

Mayo clinic family health book 5th edition. Seborrheic dermatitis on an infant s scalp is known as cradle cap photo courtesy of dermnet new zealand seborrheic dermatitis seb uh ree ick dur muh tie tis occurs in areas of the body where there are a lot of oil producing glands such as the scalp nose and back. While it typically requires lifelong management you can control flare ups with treatment. Seborrheic dermatitis also called seborrhea seb eh ree uh can show up.