For infants the condition is known as cradle cap and causes crusty scaly patches on the scalp.
Seborrheic eczema cradle cap.
Cradle cap in adults is also known as seborrheic eczema or seborrheic dermatitis.
While it typically requires lifelong management you can control flare ups with treatment.
It shows up in roughly 10 percent of babies most often between the ages of 3 weeks and 12 months.
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Seborrheic eczema is a common skin condition that causes redness scaly patches and dandruff.
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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.
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What is cradle cap.
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It usually affects the scalp but can also develop in oily areas of the body such as the face upper.