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Is It Possible For Adults To Have Cradle-cap Dermatitis?

Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2014

Question: Hi is it possible for adults to have cradle cap i been to many derm. That prescribe me things or tell me to use tgel that works for three days. I can not wash my hair more than once a week do to my hair drying out and falling out i get oil treatment once a month olive oil and wash my hair about 3-4 times a month any solutions? I have pictures

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures? history?

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin condition.
Yes adults too can have condition similar to cradle-cap dermatitis but a term seborrheic dermatitis is usually used for adults.
I would insist you to send pictures for better understanding.
Send pictures to YYYY@YYYY with the subject titled 'ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Also mention the following points in history:
1. Total duration ?
2. Sites of body involved?
3. Associated symptoms- itching etc?
4. Seasonal variation?

Hope you will revert soon with the required details.

Thank you and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (6 hours later)

Just my head abd its worst during the winter i had it my whole life and i believe my father has it im an anemic but other than that very health. I dont drink water but do drink flavored water once a dat

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clobetasol, salicylic acid, sertaconazole lotions

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for photographs.
It definitely looks like seborrheic dermatitis but I would also like to keep another differential diagnosis of scalp psoriasis.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition involving sebaceous glands and is dictated by a fungus, Malesezzia. While the closely mimicking scalp psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory skin condition.
The only means of differentiating them is based on actual examination and skin biopsy.
I would insist you to consult a good dermatologist for proper management.
As such the treatment remains almost the same in either of case.
If I was your treating dermatologist, I would recommend a 10-15 day course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole.
Also apply a clobetasol-salicylic acid combination lotion and antifungal lotion like sertaconazole twice a day for few weeks.
Use a salicylic acid and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for scalpwash.
Avoid excess use of hair oil or hair cosmetics.
Antihistaminics like Benadryl can be taken for itching as required.
I am sure with this treatment you will be fine soon.
I would request you to keep me posted about your condition.
Hope the answer was useful.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (25 minutes later)

Thank you so much and ill make an appt with a dermatologist soon and follow up!!

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome...

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad