dry skin patches or eczema?

[Sally]

Hello - I have a 8 week old baby. He's got a few dry patches of skin on his tummy and I'm now worried it could be eczema as we have eczema in the family. What should I use on his skin - not currently using anything because from what I've read you shouldn't put certain products on baby's delicate skin.

Any advice would help.

Thanks
Sally

[Dr Anton Alexandroff]

Hello - I have a 8 week old baby. He's got a few dry patches of skin on his tummy and I'm now worried it could be eczema as we have eczema in the family. What should I use on his skin - not currently using anything because from what I've read you shouldn't put certain products on baby's delicate skin.

Any advice would help.

Thanks
Sally

Hello Sally,

This sounds like a little bit of eczema/dermatitis. I suggest to moisturize generously 3-4 times a day with Diprobase. Also when you have a bath add Hydromol bath addictive.

I hope this is helpful.

Dr Anton Alexandroff
Consultant Dermatologist
Bedford and Leicester
www.alexandroff.org.uk
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