Crusta lactea L30.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

milk crust; Milk crust; milk scurf

Definition
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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.

Etiopathogenesis
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Genetic factors, nutritional disorders, food intolerance (e.g. cow's milk proteins, chicken egg proteins, soya products).

Clinical features
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A firmly adhering, yellowish, greasy and scaly scalp coating reminiscent of burnt milk.

Therapy
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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/forecast
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Last updated on: 29.10.2020