In fact, babies have delicate skin, and coupled with large temperature changes in the environment, it is easy to stimulate the surface of their skin, causing some babies to suffer from eczema, a skin disease. However, some parents believe that the scab on their baby's head is also a type of eczema. So, what is the difference between a baby's scalp scab and eczema?
Baby's head scab, also known as milk scab, is a layer of oil on the surface of the baby's head skin when they are just born. If it is not washed off for a long time, it will form a thicker milk scab. This scab is not painful or itchy, and it will not affect the baby's physical health. Moreover, it will fall off on its own after a period of time, so parents don't have to worry.
Babies with eczema are allergic to certain allergens caused by exposure to them, or due to changes in environmental temperature that irritate their skin. Moreover, if the baby suffers from eczema, the affected area will turn red and experience itching and discomfort. So to treat eczema in babies, parents need to keep their babies clean in daily life, maintain indoor ventilation, and frequently clean and disinfect the clothes and blankets used by babies to prevent their condition from worsening.
If the baby develops eczema due to allergies, it is necessary to isolate allergens in a timely manner and pay attention to the baby's diet, avoiding foods that can easily cause allergies. Secondly, babies should dress appropriately, preferably choosing clothes made of pure cotton material. Moreover, do not let the baby be exposed to direct sunlight, as it may worsen the condition. In short, eczema is prone to recurrent episodes and requires patient treatment from parents. However, the scab on the baby's head can usually fall off on its own or be washed away by the parents. Parents should carefully distinguish between scalp scab and eczema.
