Why do young children have sebaceous dermatitis?

Sebaceous dermatitis is a fairly common dermatological condition, which occurs at all ages, including children. The disease manifests it is scaly patches accompanied by blush in places such as eyebrows, behind the ears, sides of the cheeks, neck or armpits, inguinal … It is easy for parents to mistakenly believe that the child has a hot miscarriage but is actually a sebaceous dermatitis in babies.

1. What is sebaceous dermatitis?

Sebaceous dermatitis is a common, chronic disease, characterized by oily exfoliative encephalitis, relatively clear limits, concentrated mainly in sebaceous skin areas.

2. What causes sebaceous dermatitis in children?

  • The cause of sebaceous dermatitis is unknown. One contributing factor to this disease may be due to hormones that are transmitted from mother to child before birth. These hormones can increase oil production (sebum) in the oil glands and hair follicles.
  • Another factor may be due to yeast called malassezia growing in sebum along with bacteria. Antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole are often effective, which suggests that yeast is a contributing factor to the disease.
  • Sebaceous dermatitis is not contagious and is not caused by poor hygiene.
  • Intolerance to certain foods (e.g., gluten, dairy products), common allergies, or changes in the air can lead to irritation and sebaceous dermatitis.
  • Family history of skin allergies, such as eczema, may increase the risk of sebaceous dermatitis in children. This form of pediatric dermatitis can increase the likelihood of developing other types of sebaceous dermatitis (such as dandruff) as it grows.

Why do young children have sebaceous dermatitis?

Children with heredative sebaceous dermatitis from their parents

3. Symptoms of sebaceous dermatitis in babies

Symptoms of the disease in infants and young children are most often seen as the appearance of many greasy, sticky scales, concentrated at the top of the head, which can form a thick layer, spreading throughout the scalp to create a hat-like image (folk also known as "buffalo shit"). Another common location of the disease is in the diaper area, redness of the skin, scaly. In addition, it is possible to meet in the face, folded area (the area behind the ears, armpit area, inguinal area). In rare cases, children may be infected with candidiasis or germs.

The disease usually starts early, even at an early age, at 2-10 weeks of age, and is usually in remission at 8-12 months of age. All children's age groups may experience this condition, even if children do not create as much sebaceous glands as adults.

4. Is infant sebaceous dermatitis dangerous?

The disease does not pose a danger, but causes discomfort of the young elbow and aesthetic effects. Sebaceous dermatitis in infants usually has a good pro procification, self-limiting and most respond very well to appropriate top-site treatment. For adolescents and adults, more prolonged treatment is often required.

5. How to treat sebaceous dermatitis for young children?

Diagnosis of sebaceous dermatitis is based entirely on clinical symptoms. The characteristics of the disease are white or yellow patches of dandruff on the scalp of the newborn, which do not itch, do not cause purulent discharge or leakage – unless infected.

Sebaceous dermatitis in children mainly occurs on the scalp, but can sometimes be seen in the face, neck, ears or skin folds. The skin may smell red under the scales. Sometimes there is hair loss along with exfoliative, but the hair always grows back. The child is usually healthy and develops normally.

Inflammation of the sebaceous skin in the scalp

  • Mineral oils or baby oils such as Baby Oil can be applied to soften the scales attached to the scalp before washing your hair for a few hours.
  • Soft-bristed combs can be used exclusively for babies to brush gently daily when washing their hair, helping to remove scales on the scalp.
  • If the above ways do not work: it is possible to use shampoos for infant sebaceous dermatitis with substances such as pyrithione zinc or selenium sulfide. Antifungal shampoos such as ketoconazole are also highly effective.
  • Note: products containing salicylic acid should not be used because it can cause irritation and salicylic poisoning in babies.
  • If the child's scalp is inflamed, mild top-based corticoids such as hydrocortisone 1% can be used.
  • If the child has a bacterial multiple infection (leakage, gold grinding), the doctor will prescribe anti-sysential antibiotics before locally applied corticoid treatment.

Trauma in other skin areas

  • Mild topical corticoids such as hydrocortisone 1% or 2.5%, desonide 0.05%, apply skin twice daily when the child shows a lot of inflammation.

Why do young children have sebaceous dermatitis?

Mild topical corticoids such as hydrocortisone 1% or 2.5%, desonide 0.05%
  • Ketoconazole is an alternative to the treatment of sebaceous dermatitis in infants and young children to avoid side effects when taking topicoids for long periods of time or on large areas of skin.

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