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Dermatitis in Children

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Click on the links below to learn more about dermatitis in children.

Contact Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Diaper Dermatitis

Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)

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Cradle Cap

Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and white or yellow scales. Some babies can also have seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area, and on the face, neck, and trunk. Cradle cap usually clears up within the first year.

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Flea, Mite, or Chigger Bites in Children

Fleas, mites, and chiggers are different kinds of small insects. They are also parasites. This means they feed off the blood, skin, or both of animals and humans. These insects are more common in the warm weather. They bite skin and cause symptoms such as bumps, redness, pain, or itching.

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Poison Ivy Rash in Children

Poison ivy rash is an allergic reaction to poison ivy. Poison ivy is very a common plant in the U.S. It is similar to two other plants called poison oak and poison sumac. The plants cause allergic dermatitis.

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Poison Ivy or Poison Oak Rash (Child)

Learn how to care for your child at home when they have a rash caused by poison ivy or poison oak.

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