We got some good info that I'll pass on - the condition is seborrheic dermatitis, and we've tried the treatment for 4 days with very good results - daily shampooing with a dandruff shampoo - on head and face (careful around eyes, but facial skin can apparently take some shampooing). Then twice a day rubbing an
antifungal cream (like 2% miconazole cream, available over the counter) into the skin ...