Seborrhoeic dermatitis in children

Question 1

What areas of the body are commonly affected in children?

Answer 1

Scalp, nappy area, face and limb flexures.

Question 2

What is the management of seborrhoeic dermatitis in children? (Cradle cap)

Answer 2

Mild-moderate: baby shampoo and baby oils

Severe: mild topical steroids (e.g. 1% hydrocortisone)

Question 3

At how many months old does cradle cap usually resolve?

Answer 3

Seborrhoeic dermatitis in children tends to resolve spontaneously by around 8 months of age