Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis: Difference between revisions
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*Salicylic acid shampoo (Sebulex) OR | *Salicylic acid shampoo (Sebulex) OR | ||
*Application of mineral oil followed by washing and removal of scales | *Application of mineral oil followed by washing and removal of scales with comb | ||
*Avoid topical steroids | *Avoid topical steroids | ||
*Consider immunosuppression or HIV in severe or widespread lesions | *Consider immunosuppression or HIV in severe or widespread lesions | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 20 March 2016
Background
- Also known as cradle cap, infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis, crusta lactea, milk crust, and honeycomb disease
- Starts between 2-6wk of life; improves by 6 months
- Malassezia furfur, non-contagious fungus
Diagnosis
- Greasy yellow-red scales
- Proclivity for scalp (cradlecap), but may find around ears, cheeks, neck
- Not pruritic
- Also axilla and groin where there are significant sebaceous glands
Differential Diagnosis
Neonatal Rashes
- Acne
- Atopic dermatitis
- Candidiasis
- Contact dermatitis
- Diaper dermatitis
- Erythema toxicum neonatorum
- Impetigo
- Mastitis
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Mongolian spots
- Omphalitis
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Pustular melanosis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Sucking blisters
- Tinea capitis
Management
- Salicylic acid shampoo (Sebulex) OR
- Application of mineral oil followed by washing and removal of scales with comb
- Avoid topical steroids
- Consider immunosuppression or HIV in severe or widespread lesions