Synonym(s)
milk crust; Milk crust; milk scurf
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
An early childhood form of seborrhoeic or atopic eczema that occurs predominantly on the capillitium and develops between the 3rd and 9th month of life.
Considered by most authors as a variant of Eccema infantum.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Genetic factors, nutritional disorders, food intolerance (e.g. cow's milk proteins, chicken egg proteins, soya products).
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
A firmly adhering, yellowish, greasy and scaly scalp coating reminiscent of burnt milk.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Keratolysis with a combination of dicaprylyl carbonate and dimethicones, a silicone oil (Loyon®) s.a. under dimethicone, has proven to be effective. The preparation is applied 1x/day to the affected areas and massaged in until the desired clinical effect is achieved.
S.a. Eczema atopic infancy.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
S.u. Eczema atopic infancy.
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