Patient's question:
My baby just turned one month old, and there are many red spots on his forehead, as well as whiteheads. There are also some on his cheeks. Someone said it's eczema, caused by overheating. I bought medicine for him. Now I want to ask if he can wash his face with water? What is the best way to handle it?Doctor's answer:
Eczema can sometimes be dry, characterized by small papules with a small amount of grayish-white scale shedding. It can also be seborrheic, with pale yellow lipid fluid oozing from small macules and forming crusts. It is commonly found on the scalp, eyebrows, nose, and behind the ears, but itching is not prominent. When caring for infantile eczema, the following points should be noted: Try to identify allergens, but this is often difficult. Avoid contact with irritating substances on the skin. Do not use alkaline soap or excessive hot water to wash the affected areas. Do not use cosmetics or any oils. The room temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will worsen the itching of eczema. Clothes should be loose, preferably cotton.