Term Name: | seborrheic infantile dermatitis |
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Synonyms: | Complement 5 dysfunction, cradle cap, Generalized seborrheic dermatitis of infants, Infantile seborrheic dermatitis, Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis, Pityriasis capitis, seborrhea capitis, Seborrhea sicca, Seborrhoea capitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis of scalp, Seborrhoeic eczema of scalp |
Definition: | A seborrheic dermatitis that involves fungal infection of the scalp of recently born babies caused by Malassezia furfur. It is occasionally linked to immune disorders. The symptoms include thick, crusty, yellow or brown scales over the child's scalp. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:8941] ( DOID:8941 ) |