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==Background== | |||
*Starts between 2-6wk of life; improves by 6 months | *Starts between 2-6wk of life; improves by 6 months | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
*Greasy yellow-red scales | *Greasy yellow-red scales | ||
*Proclivity for scalp (cradlecap), but may find around ears, cheeks, neck | *Proclivity for scalp (cradlecap), but may find around ears, cheeks, neck | ||
*Not pruritic | *Not pruritic | ||
==DDX== | |||
*Atopic dermatitis, tinea capitis, psoriasis | |||
==Management== | |||
*Salicylic acid shampoo (Sebulex) OR | |||
*Application of mineral oil followed by washing and removal of scales w/ comb | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 22:49, 11 June 2012
Background
- Starts between 2-6wk of life; improves by 6 months
Diagnosis
- Greasy yellow-red scales
- Proclivity for scalp (cradlecap), but may find around ears, cheeks, neck
- Not pruritic
DDX
- Atopic dermatitis, tinea capitis, psoriasis
Management
- Salicylic acid shampoo (Sebulex) OR
- Application of mineral oil followed by washing and removal of scales w/ comb