What are the symptoms of seborrhoeic dermatitis in babies?
Symptoms include: • Cradle cap. This is areas of greasy, yellow, scaly patches on the scalp. In some cases a thick scaly layer covers the whole scalp. Over time the scales may become flaky and rub off easily. The condition is not usually itchy and in most cases the baby is not aware of any problem or discomfort. • Rash. In addition to cradle cap, some affected babies develop a mild red rash on the eyebrows, on the skin next to their nose, or in the creases of the skin such as in the front of the elbows or behind the knees. (The rash is sometimes confused with mild atopic eczema.) The condition most commonly develops around about three months of age, but can develop sooner. It tends to last a few weeks or months, and then goes.
