Why does the back of my baby’s head itch?

Some babies will experience itching on the back of their heads, but this symptom is relatively rare, so many mothers don’t know what to do to benefit their babies when the back of their heads itch. If it is not handled properly at this time, it is likely to cause some diseases in the baby, and even leave serious sequelae. So what should I do if the baby's back of the head itches?

1. Pay attention to hygiene. It is best to wash your hair once a day. If your hair is oily and contains mucus or secretions from eczema or ringworm, you must clean it in time to avoid itching or even inflammation.

2. Pay attention to whether the baby is too hot, the back of the head is prone to sweating and itching. Keep the clothes appropriate and the thickness the same as adults'. If the baby's underwear is always wet, it means he is wearing too much.

3. Try to let your baby sleep on his side to prevent the back of his head from getting too hot. Or change his position every hour or so to allow ventilation and make his skin comfortable.

Could it be eczema? Be careful not to let the baby get too hot. If the mother is still breastfeeding, she should not eat seafood. Also, the mother should observe if the baby's head is always sweating, especially when sleeping at night, it may be due to calcium deficiency. The back of the head is always wet when sleeping, so it is redder.

The red spot is normal and will fade away automatically after a few months. My own child has it, and I've seen many friends' children have it too, but whether it itches or not, you should consult a doctor.

Generally, people who are prone to allergic reactions and allergic diseases but cannot find the cause of the disease are called "allergic constitution". People with "allergic constitution" may develop various allergic reactions and allergic diseases. For example, some suffer from eczema, urticaria, some suffer from allergic asthma, and some are particularly sensitive to certain drugs and may develop drug-induced dermatitis or even exfoliative dermatitis. However, occasional high reactivity to a known factor cannot be called "allergic constitution"

Now everyone knows what to do if the baby has an itchy back of the head. If your baby has this phenomenon in life, it is necessary to adjust and treat it in time. If you find that self-treatment cannot relieve the baby's symptoms, you should take the baby to the hospital for treatment in time.