Results for: Infant :: Female :: Scalp
This page provides photos and information about conditions affecting the scalp of the female infant. In babies, the scalp is prone to both infectious and non-infectious conditions, some of which are specific to infants (cradle cap, formally known as seborrheic dermatitis, is rarely seen in children) and some of which are common in all ages, such as ringworm, birthmarks, folliculitis, and cellulitis. The images below illustrate these and other common conditions and link to pages with more information about these diagnoses. Click the pictures to learn about home remedies versus when to make an appointment with your doctor and other important information.
Birthmark (Congenital Melanocytic Nevus)
Congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN) is a mole that is present at birth or shortly thereafter. It is one common type of birthmark, caused by a cluster of color (pigment) cells in the skin and sometimes in deeper…
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper skin tissue, most often caused by the types of bacteria called
Streptococcus,
Staphylococcus, or (in children under 2 years old)
Haemophilus.…
Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is the common name for seborrheic dermatitis affecting the scalp of newborns. It is a very common skin disorder affecting the oil-rich parts of the skin, including the face, ears and scalp, and is often…
Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is an infestation of the human head louse, which results in intense itching on the scalp. The itching is the result of a reaction to the bite on the scalp. Head lice is passed through…
Ringworm, Scalp (Tinea Capitis)
Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is a common, mild infection of the scalp and hair that appears as scaly spots and patches of broken hair on the head. Caused by a fungus, scalp ringworm is most commonly seen in children.
Seborrheic Dermatitis (Pediatric)
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…
Abscess
An abscess is an infection characterized by a collection of pus underneath a portion of the skin. Bacteria commonly causing abscesses are
Staphylococcus aureus and
Streptococcus. These bacteria…
Folliculitis
Folliculitis is a skin condition caused by a limited (localized) inflammation of one or more of the depressions in the skin that hold hair (hair follicles). Folliculitis usually occurs in areas where the skin is…
Mole (Nevus)
A mole (nevus) is a skin growth that is the result of a cluster of color-producing cells on the skin. Moles (nevi, plural of nevus) are subdivided into those that appear after birth (acquired) and those that are…
Port-Wine Stain
A port-wine stain is a type of birthmark that is caused by a malformation of tiny blood vessels called capillaries. The name port-wine stain comes from the color of the birthmark, which ranges from light pink to a dark…
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma is a common non-cancerous (benign) growth that often appears as a rapidly growing, bleeding bump on the skin or inside the mouth. It is made up of blood vessels and may occur at a location that has…
Strawberry Hemangioma (Infantile Hemangioma)
Hemangiomas are harmless tumors that are the result of rapidly dividing cells of the blood vessel walls, known as endothelial cells. They are present at birth or shortly after and grow rapidly during the first year…
