Baby scalp rash
Besides the causes that occur in adults, there are several other possible causes of rashes of the scalp in babies. One form of rash is cradle cap. Due to maternal hormones, the sebaceous glands of the skin are excessively active and the baby gets severe dandruff on the scalp.
The scales come off after a few days with a little baby hair. Milk crust does not itch and heals on its own.To help, parents can wash the baby’s hair regularly with baby shampoo. Newborn exanthema can also cause rashes of the scalp in babies.
This manifests itself in the form of small yellow pustules all over the body and usually occurs a few days after birth. The exanthema heals after two weeks at the latest. A fungal infection can lead to ringworm on the scalp.
This is a very itchy skin change, which can be purulent or crusty. The rash can be treated with antimycotic ointments. For all itchy rashes you can put gloves on the baby at night so that the baby cannot scratch. In case of unclear rashes on the baby’s scalp, a pediatrician should always be consulted and a possible treatment should be clarified.
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