Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis

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

Differential Diagnosis

• Tinea capitis
• Psoriasis

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 w/ comb

See Also

Neonatal Rashes