My 3 month old son has terrible rough, dry, flakey skin on fore head and both cheeks. It's also crusty, actually looks quite like the cradle cap on his head. Doesn't appear to be causing any distress so would normally accept the advice that it'll clear up in time, however although the skin is rough, it's delicate and DS keeps scratching it and it then bleeds so worried about scarring. Poor boy looking little worse for wear! I breastfeed - could it be my own diet? (it's not bad, but y'know I'm no Gwyneth Paltrow health queen!)
I'm about to visit the doctor for what its worth but I already know they'll give me the 'he'll grow out of it', 'just put moisteriser on it' advice. The advice I'm looking for is how to look after it, can only imagine it does itch but babies don't know how to relieve at itch at 3months do they?
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sophiaslullaby · 09/02/2016 10:41
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