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Atopic dermatitis

is the presence of red, scaly, itchy skin. It is most likely to appear on the cheeks, behind the ears, behind the knees, and in the elbow creases. Treatment is with steroid creams and oral antihistamines. It shows up mostly in the first years of life. Seborrhea is a similar condition, but usually greasy and scaly, and appearing on the scalp and eyebrows. Dandruff shampoos or shampoos with either tar compounds or salicylates are used to treat seborrhea of the scalp. Occasionally antifungal preparations may be useful.