Seborrheic Eczema Cradle Cap

Cradle cap in adults is also known as seborrheic eczema or seborrheic dermatitis.

Seborrheic eczema cradle cap.

The medical name for it is infantile seborrheic dermatitis. 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. On the forehead and face behind the ears in the diaper area armpits and other skin folds and creases what are. Cradle cap is the common term for seborrheic dermatitis seb eh ree ik dur muh tye tis of the scalp in infants.

Mayo clinic family health book 5th edition. While it typically requires lifelong management you can control flare ups with treatment. Seborrheic dermatitis is also called dandruff seborrheic eczema and seborrheic psoriasis. 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. We ll tell you what. Seborrheic dermatitis also called seborrhea seb eh ree uh can show up. It shows up in roughly 10 percent of babies most often between the ages of 3 weeks and 12 months.