*Updated on May 12, 2020*
Initially, we believed baby Jaze has Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Eczema/ Seborrheic Dermatitis) but we ruled this out because of the absence of yellowish bump with greasy patches or crusts. Jaze had “Baby Eczema / Infant Eczema / Atopic dermatitis” appears as irritated, red, dry, crusted patches on the skin. If the skin becomes infected, it may develop a wet (weeping) look.
Jaze’s rashes were in its last stages (when I first published this post). Some of it are gone now and are already less visible like in her scalp and forehead.
Infant Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in its early stages (almost 1-month-old Jaze)
I didn’t have a photo of her scalp but it did have flaky bumps (not yellowish though) before the ones in her cheeks appeared.
BTW, special thanks to Tita Malou for the onesies she gave our baby girl and Tita Ocy for personally delivering it to us. Thank you. 😊
UPDATE:
Because of the advice of a friend, I have contacted Jaze’s pediatrician today and she said that the dry and red scaly skin on her cheeks are not normal. I was advised to try Physiogel Dermo-Cleanser and Physiogel Calming Relief AI Cream.
I called hubby to buy them asap but yikes, pricey – Physiogel Dermo-Cleanser (Php 242 at Watsons) and Physiogel Calming Relief AI Cream (Php 719 at Watsons) ! 😲
Day 1 (10 Apr 2017) of using Physiogel Dermo-cleanser and AI cream, the dry skin already started to peel off.
Day 2 (11 Apr 2017) of using Physiogel Dermo-cleanser and AI cream, most of the dry skin on her cheeks have cleared up already.
Here are some general information about Atopic dermatitis from Mayo Clinic:
What is Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever.
No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis. But treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks. For example, it helps to avoid harsh soaps, moisturize your skin regularly, and apply medicated creams or ointments.
Symptoms
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) signs and symptoms vary widely from person to person and include:
- Dry skin
- Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
- Red to brownish-gray patches, especially on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside the bend of the elbows and knees, and in infants, the face and scalp
- Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
- Thickened, cracked, scaly skin
- Raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching
Visit this website for more information about Atopic Dermatitis.
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