Baby skin rashes
Babies can also have a rash on the forehead. In most cases, a viral infection is hidden behind rashes on the face. An example of such a viral infection is chickenpox.
Typically, small red spots appear first, which are then accompanied by fluid-filled blisters after a few hours. Starting from the face, the rash spreads over the whole body. In the course of time, the blisters burst and become encrusted.
The rash is very itchy. General symptoms such as fever, headache, aching limbs and refusal to eat also occur. Another cause of a rash on the baby’s forehead is the so-called baby acne.
This usually occurs within the first week of life and mainly affects the forehead, cheeks and chin. The baby acne can also spread to the back. Treatment is usually not necessary.
Finally, there are two other important causes that can lead to a skin rash on the forehead in babies, namely neurodermatitis and seborrheic infant eczema. Neurodermatitis, which is often referred to as milk crust in infancy, begins between the 3rd and 6th month of life and usually disappears in adulthood. The skin changes in infants are similar to burnt milk, which explains the name cradle cap.
Typically, the scalp, forehead and neck are affected. Yellowish-brown incrustations and dry skin areas are characteristic. Occurrence on other skin areas, such as the face and extensor sides, is typical.
In contrast to neurodermatitis, seborrheic infant eczema occurs immediately after birth. On the scalp, forehead, nose and in the diaper region, adherent, greasy, yellow scales appear on a reddish background. The infestation on the head is called head gneiss and is often confused with milk crust.
