Patient's question:
The baby is now 2 months old and has been taking cod liver oil for a month. However, there are scales-like, yellowish patches on the eyebrows and both sides of the nose. Is it seborrheic dermatitis? Is it related to taking this cod liver oil? Could it be vitamin A poisoning?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptom description, it is considered to be infantile eczema, also known as seborrheic eczema or dermatitis. It is an allergic skin condition caused by an allergic constitution, excessive sebum secretion in the child, or the impact of secretions, leading to recurrent redness, papules, weeping, and itching. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis, apply compound huangbai liquid for wet dressing, use hydrocortisone butyrate cream externally, and carefully observe. Warm foot baths should be taken to prevent exposure to extreme temperatures. The mother should avoid spicy foods, seafood, beef and mutton, and there is no significant relationship with fish liver oil.