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Cradle cap is crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby's scalp. The condition is not painful or itchy, but it can cause thick white or yellow scales that are not easy to remove. [ 1 ] Cradle cap most commonly begins sometime in the first three months but can occur in later years.
Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [2] [3] Areas of the skin rich in oil-producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. [4] It can result in social or self-esteem problems. [4] In babies, when the scalp is primarily involved, it is called cradle cap. [2]
Cellulitis. Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to become diffusely red, swollen, tender, and hot to the ...
Seborrhoeic dermatitis – a skin disorder causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin; Cradle cap – a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis which occurs in newborns; Trichodynia – burning scalp syndrome; Tinea capitis - ringworm of the scalp, and its severe form Favus; Cutis verticis gyrata – a rare deformity of the scalp
The condition typically starts with an itchy patch of skin, but scratching the itch only makes the skin itchier. The itchiness may be more severe at night or when you're feeling relaxed.
The diagnosis is frequently made by treating the initial triggering skin problem and observing the improvement in the eczematous rash. Both the initial skin problem and the id reaction must be observed to make the diagnosis. [5] [6] Not all dyshidrotic rashes are id reactions, but id reactions are often dyshidrotic-like. [2]
Intertrigo, commonly called “skin fold dermatitis”, refers to a type of inflammatory rash of the superficial skin that occurs within a person's body folds. [1] These areas are more susceptible to irritation and subsequent infection due to factors that promote skin breakdown such as moisture, friction, and exposure to bodily secretions and excreta such as sweat, urine, or feces. [1]
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