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Common Childhood Skin Conditions
Condition	Appearance	Symptoms	Causes
Cradle Cap	Yellowish, greasy, and crusty lesions or scales on the scalp and behind ears.	Usually not a bother to the child. Secondary bacterial or fungal infection may result if scales are picked off or are severe.	Common. Overactive oil glands, possibly dietary or hormonally related. Usually resolves itself.
Diaper rash	Raw, rough skin. Tiny pimples or blisters. Occurs on buttocks, thighs, and genitals of children in diapers.	Stinging sensation and soreness	Dampness from wet diapers, yeast overgrowth, and/or irritation from a substance in the urine or feces (food sensitivity).
Eczema	Red, dry, flaking skin or crusted, cracked, moist, oozing areas.	Itching - sometimes severe and pain. Scratching may cause secondary infection	Usually allergens. Stress can aggravate
Ringworm	Scaly red lesions that take on the appearance of rings as they heals. Dandruff.	Itchy patches and possible hair loss. Scratching may cause secondary infection	Fungal infection (not parasitic as the name implies). Highly contagious and can be contracted from animals as well.