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Stephen E. Rostan, MD |
R. Carter Grine, MD |
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Board
Certified By the American Board of Dermatology and Dermatopathology |
Board
Certified By the American Board of Dermatology |
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Pamela Guest, MD |
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Board
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Elena M. Avila,
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Pediatric Dermatology |
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Cradle Cap
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Cradle cap: A form of seborrheic dermatitis. of
the scalp in infants. It is characterized by flaking
or scaling of the skin, The skin may also be
reddened. Although cradle cap is on the scalp, the
same process can involve the skin on the nose,
eyebrows, scalp, ears, and skin of the trunk
(particularly in skin folds). Seborrheic dermatitis
is an inflammatory skin rash due to overactivity of
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Diaper Rash |
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Diaper Rash is a type of
irritant dermatis (inflammation of the skin) that is
localized to the diaper area in infants and often
spares the skin of the folds beneath the diaper.
Diaper rash therefore known
in medicine as diaper dermatitis, and by other names
including napkin dermatitis, ammonia dermatitis, and
Jacquet dermatitis or erythema (redness of the
skin).
Is
diaper rash a sign of neglectful care?
No, not at all. Diaper
rash is one of the most common reasons for calling a
pediatrician's office. Parents often feel that the
rash is a visual representation of poor care taking
skills. However, parents need to understand that the
basic causes for this common kind of skin irritation
are still under active debate in the field of
dermatology and that neglectful parenting is not
among the possible factors.
What causes diaper rash?
Common diaper rash is
caused by at least two factors:
- Contact irritation;
and/or
- Local skin
infection due to overgrowth of various bacteria
or fungal organisms.
In most cases, the
enclosed nature of diapers produces a hot and humid
environment which promotes a continuous assault on
the skin in the groin area.
Whether the high
concentration of ammonia (found in urine) or
bacteria and their chemical byproducts (found in
stool) is a contributing factor for routine diaper
rash is still under study. Some information
indicates that these elements may foster the
progression from a simple diaper rash to a more
severe case. |
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Eczema
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 Aside
from the itching and redness, eczema can disrupt sleep, dictate how
you dress, and lead to infection if not treated. Fortunately, there
are a wide variety of treatment options to manage eczema. For many
people, avoiding triggers and using moisturizers aren't enough to
control their condition. Although there's no cure, eczema can be
successfully treated with prescription medications. There are many
eczema options. Before using any medication, that may be
harmful to your child, consult your dermatologist. |
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