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Seborrheic dermatitis
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- Cradle cap is in Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp.
- It is common during the 1st year of life.
- This is common skin disorder is characterized by dry scales atop of an area of redness.
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- Thick, crusty, yellow scales over the scalp
- It can be itchy
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- Unknown
- It may be related to the role of the sebaceous gland.
- A yeast-like organism; Pityrosporum ovale (Malassezia ovalis)
- It can be reactivated by stress, poor hygiene, and excessive perspiration.
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- History and skin finding
- A skin biopsy or other laboratory testing for the cases that do not respond to treatment.
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- Betaconazole shampoo
- Massage the scalp of your child.
- Brush
- Apply baby oil to scalp.
- Shampoos such as Head and
Shoulders and Sebulex
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