Symptoms of Baby Eczema
Although nobody remembers it happening to him or her, birth is a traumatic experience! Regardless of how one comes into the world, it is a big change from the warm, cozy, home where life began. When a baby is born, hundreds of changes take place nearly instantly. With all the changes, it’s no wonder that babies develop various skin problems like baby acne and baby eczema. As a parent, it’s important to know if your baby has eczema. Here are the symptoms of baby eczema.
Location
Baby eczema most commonly occurs on the face and head. Eczema that concentrates on the scalp is called “cradle cap.” Often, eczema can spread over the baby’s torso, the buttocks, and even the arms or legs. In older babies and toddlers, eczema usually occurs in the inner joint of the arm, leg, and wrists, and may also include the neck.
A red rash
Babies will develop rashes, but a persistant red rash on the cheeks, spreading to the forehead, and aggravating the scalp is one of the major signs of eczema.
Itching
Often, the eczema is accompanied by itching. The symptoms of eczema tend to worsen when the baby is tired, and may cause irritation or crying especially at night.
Dry skin
If the baby has particularly dry skin, especially patches of crusty or flaking skin, it is also a possible sign of eczema.
Blisters
Many times, eczema appears as red blisters on the skin. This is usually in more severe or advanced cases of eczema. If these blisters begin to fill with pus, it is a sign that the eczema has developed an infection (impetiginized eczema), and should be treated by a doctor.
