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skin layers, dandruff, seborrheic eczema, cradle cap, seborrheic dermatitis, skin condition characterized by loose, greasy, dry, white to yellowish scales, associated reddened skin, cradle cap, term used, seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp of infants, seborrheic dermatitis, involve the skin, the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, nasolabial creases, lips, behind the ears, external ear, skin, the trunk, particularly over the sternum, along skin folds, seborrheic dermatitis appears to run in families, stress, fatigue, weather extremes, oily skin, infrequent shampoos, skin cleaning, use of lotions that contain alcohol, skin disorders, acne, obesity, increase the risk, neurologic conditions, parkinson's disease, head injury, stroke, seborrheic dermatitis, human immunodeficiency virus, hiv, increased cases of seborrheic dermatitis, cradle cap appears, thick, crusty, yellow, brown scales over the child's scalp, similar scales, found on the eyelids, ear, around the nose, groin, cradle cap seen in newborns, small children up, age of 3 years, harmless, temporary condition, cradle cap is not contagious, nor is it, poor hygiene, not an allergy, not dangerous, cradle cap, not itch, itches, excessive scratching, the area, additional inflammation, breaks in skin, mild infections, bleeding, skin lesions, plaques over large area, greasy, oily areas of skin, skin scales, white, flaking, yellowish, oily, adherent, "dandruff", plaques, the scalp, eyebrows, nose, forehead, ears, itching, become more itchy, infected, mild redness, hair loss, associated, diagnosis, the appearance, location, the skin lesions, treat flaking, dryness, over-the-counter "dandruff", medicated shampoos, shampoo the hair vigorously, preferably daily, loosen scales, the fingers, scrub, at least 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly, active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, selenium, shampoos, lotions containing selenium, ketoconazole, corticosteroids, severe cases, to apply shampoos, part the hair into small sections, apply to a small area at a time, massage, skin, on face, chest, apply medicated lotion twice per day, seborrheic dermatitis, improve, in the summer, after outdoor activities, infants, cradle cap, massage baby's scalp gently, fingers, a soft brush to loosen the scales, improve scalp circulation, give child daily, gentle shampoos, a mild soap scales, after scales have disappeared, reduce shampoos to twice weekly, sure to rinse off all soap, brush child's hair, a clean, soft brush after each shampoo, several times, scales, not loosen, wash off, apply some mineral oil, baby's scalp, wrap warm, wet cloths around his head, up to an hour, shampooing, shampoo, baby, loses a lot of heat, his scalp, use warm, wet cloths, the mineral oil, check frequently to be sure that the cloths have not, become cold, cold, wet cloths could drastically reduce baby's temperature, scales continue to be a problem, concern, child seems uncomfortable, scratches his scalp, contact physician, prescribe a cream, lotion to apply to baby's scalp several times a day, seborrheic dermatitis, chronic condition, controllable, has extended inactive periods followed by flare-ups, psychological distress, low self esteem, embarrassment, secondary bacterial, fungal infections, seborrheic dermatitis symptoms, not respond to self-care, over-the-counter treatments, patches of seborrheic dermatitis drain fluid, pus, form crusts, become very red, painful, tendency to develop seborrheic dermatitis inherited, severity, lessened by controlling the risk factors, by careful attention to skin care.