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Seborrheic Dermatitis

Also indexed as:Cradle Cap, Dermatitis (Seborrheic), Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis
A dry, flaky scalp on a baby is often called cradle cap. But adults also suffer from this skin condition. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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A dry, flaky scalp on a baby is often called cradle cap. But adults also suffer from this skin condition. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Try an over-the-counter remedy

    Apply over-the-counter topical products containing selenium sulphide (Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders), salicylic acid (Ionil, P & S, Scalpicin), or coal tar–salicylic acid (Ionil T, X-Seb T) to help control dandruff

  • Smooth on aloe

    To improve scaling and itching, apply a topical herbal cream containing 30% aloe emulsion from the Aloe vera plant

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