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Seborrhoeic Eczema
Medical Questions » Seborrhoeic Eczema
| Name: Seborrhoeic Eczema |
| Also known as: Cradle Gap; Nappy Eczema |
| A widespread, common form of eczema that can occur at any age. |
Causes of Seborrhoeic Eczema
Due to inflammation of the oil producing sebaceous glands in the skin, but the cause of the inflammation is unknown. |
Symptoms of Seborrhoeic Eczema
In infants, seborrhoeic eczema frequently affects the scalp to cause ' cradle cap' or the buttocks to cause ' nappy eczema' . Other frequently affected areas are the cheeks, neck, armpits, groin and folds behind the knees and elbows and under the breasts. In adults, it is responsible for some forms of dandruff. On the scalp, it appears as a red, scaly, greasy rash. In skin folds, the skin is red, moist and breaks down into tiny ulcers. On exposed areas such as the face, the rash is red, scaling and may contain tiny blisters. |
Tests for Seborrhoeic Eczema
None normally necessary. |
Treatment for Seborrhoeic Eczema
The scalp is treated with a lotion or cream to remove the oil and scale, and regular shampooing. Tar solutions are applied in resistant cases. In other areas, mild steroid lotions or creams are used. Soap should be avoided and substitutes used.
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Complications of Seborrhoeic Eczema of its treatment
There may be a secondary fungal infection present. |
Likely Outcome of Seborrhoeic Eczema
Tends to be chronic and recurrent. Children often grow out of it in the early teens, but in adults it may persist intermittently for years. |
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