Patient's question:
My baby is four months old. Recently, there have been patches of rough, red, and white skin on her back, arms, behind the ears, and scalp. It has been about two months since the first appearance, and now there are two patches near the navel. The entire back is affected now, and the entire top of her head has a flaky scalp-like substance. Can the doctor help explain what this could be? Is it a disease or a skin condition? The situation is as follows:Doctor's answer:
According to your description and the child's symptoms, it is considered that the child's skin is experiencing an allergic rash. It may be due to the child coming into contact with synthetic fabrics or other irritating substances that have caused an allergic reaction on the skin. It is recommended that you apply an anti-allergic ointment externally. Avoid scratching and hitting, and refrain from consuming spicy foods, seafood, beef, and lamb. Bathe the child less frequently and apply an oily baby cream after bathing.