Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some unknown reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. What could be the cause of the baby's itchy ears?Doctor's answer:
Eczema is an allergic skin disease, also known as the commonly referred to allergic skin condition. The main cause is intolerance or allergy to ingested substances, inhaled substances, or contact substances. Children with eczema initially develop red skin, followed by rashes, then rough and scaly skin. The skin feels like touching sandpaper when touched. Both heat and moisture can exacerbate the symptoms of eczema.