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A greasy scaling rash on the scalp is common, and may be a symptom of cradle cap.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Skin

Types of

Eczema
Condition
Contact dermatitis (rash)
Condition
Seborrheic dermatitis
Condition
Cradle cap
Condition
Dyshidrotic eczema
Allergy
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Symptoms

Itchy rash
Dry or cracking skin
Skin redness or irritation
Itchy scalp
Rash
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Dermatitis
Halobetasol
5
5 reviews
Betamethasone
3
5 reviews
Hydrocortisone valerate
3
5 reviews
Halcinonide
3
5 reviews
Hydrocortisone
2.5
6 reviews
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