Diagnosis
In principle, a baby’s skin can be dry at any point – but those areas that are frequently exposed to external influences, i.e. the skin on the head, cheeks and hands, are particularly at risk. For example, dry skin in a baby can be rougher than the other parts of the skin or flaky and therefore appear white, but it can also be red and itchy. If the baby’s dry skin appears red or is even overheated or swollen, you should always consider an inflammatory event.
Summary
In summary, dry skin affects many babies. In many cases, however, there are no diseases behind it and often the skin regenerates itself as the baby grows up. In order to counteract the drying of the skin, it can be helpful to follow the instructions mentioned above.
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