dry skin patches or eczema?
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dry skin patches or eczema?
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
Any advice would help.
Thanks
Sally
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Re: dry skin patches or eczema?
Hello Sally,Sally wrote: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
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
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Dr Anton Alexandroff
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Consultant Dermatologist, Honorary Senior Lecturer & BSF spokesperson - FRCP, CCT (Derm), PhD, FRSM, FAAD
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... ndroff.php