What are the red spots on the baby's head?

When babies are very young, they may have red spots all over their heads. This is mostly eczema, a very common allergic skin disease. It usually appears on the head and face, and then spreads to the back and limbs. If your baby's head is covered with red spots, it may be because he has an allergic constitution or has been exposed to allergens. It is best not to use medication easily at home. You can go to the hospital to check the specific cause and then treat it. Usually, you should pay attention to the baby’s clothes and other things that do not irritate the skin.

The reason why baby's head is covered with red spots

1. Congenital allergic constitution: Eczema is related to genetic factors. Some babies are born with allergic constitution. Most protein-containing foods can often cause skin allergies and eczema in these babies, such as milk, eggs, fish, meat, shrimp, crabs, etc.

2. Stimulation from acquired factors: Inhalation of chemical dust, aerosol, mold spores, plant pollen, plant volatiles, dust mites, feathers, animal fur fragments, etc. in the air can also irritate the baby and cause allergies.

3. Reasons related to clothing and daily necessities: Woolen fabrics worn by babies, quilts stuffed with wool, pillows filled with animal fur, dyes on clothes, and colored clothes of the mother may all be causes of allergies in babies. Eczema may be aggravated if the baby is dressed too thickly, the clothes are too rough, the baby eats too much, or the room temperature is too high.

4. Other reasons: For example, some children’s families often have asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. In addition, eczema may also be induced when the baby has indigestion, overfeeding, dry stools, diarrhea, etc.

Symptoms of baby eczema

Where it appears: Eczema often occurs on the head, face, neck, back and limbs.

Shape characteristics: At the beginning, they are red papules or macules the size of rice grains, scattered or densely packed together, usually starting from the face, then gradually increasing in number, accompanied by small blisters.

Eczema appears as small, spotted red rashes that can occur anywhere, scattered or densely packed together. It usually starts on the face, often with yellow fluid flowing out, which can form blisters, and when dry, form yellow scabs.

The baby feels: Eczema is very itchy, so the baby is often irritable and restless, constantly rubbing and scratching, which is easy to bleed and prone to secondary bacterial infection, leading to pus scars or pus scabs.

Treatment of baby eczema

When baby's eczema recurs or is seriously infected, medication should be used or the baby should go to the hospital for treatment. However, mothers generally should not apply medicine to their babies casually to avoid aggravating allergies. Generally, eczema improves easily after treatment, but it also easily recurs.