Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) often causes cracking and scaling in the crease behind the ear as well as involving the face and scalp. This image displays red, scaling, slightly elevated lesions with a yellowish-white, greasy appearance typical of seborrheic dermatitis in infants. Seborrheic dermatitis can cause redness on the face. Seborrheic dermatitis can be severe, involving many skin areas. Seborrheic dermatitis often involves body folds, such as the armpits, in infants. Seborrheic dermatitis can have pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesions, typically involving the head and neck. Seborrheic dermatitis can also have small bumps (papules) on infants. In infants with darker skin, the inflammation in seborrheic dermatitis can lead to lightening of the skin (hypopigmentation).
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Seborrheic Dermatitis (Pediatric)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) often causes cracking and scaling in the crease behind the ear as well as involving the face and scalp.
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Overview
Seborrheic dermatitis in infants is a common non-contagious condition of skin areas rich in oil glands (eg, the face, scalp, and upper trunk). Seborrheic dermatitis is marked by overproduction of skin cells (leading to flaking) and sometimes inflammation (leading to redness and itching). It varies in severity from mild dandruff of the scalp to scaly, red patches on the skin. The normal skin yeast, Pityrosporum ovale, lives in oil-rich skin regions and plays a role in this disorder.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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