My 5 wk old started to get cradle cap which has now spread to his eyebrows and forehead. Our GP prescribed hydrocortisone 0.5%. I was reluctant to use it but ended up using it for a couple of days as his forehead got red & looked inflamed. Ended up using it on his cheeks as well as they've become red, dry and rough. Have also noticed that he's developing small red spots on his neck, upper torso and back and it's looking like a rash.
Have stopped the hydrocortisone & using E45 lotion on his face to soften all the dry & flaky skin, another of the GP's reccomendation. Originally used olive olive but that didn't seem to do anything. Have been using Oilatum to bathe him & started using detinox on his scalp yesterday. To be honest, am not keen on using all this stuff on him as his skin's still so thin & sensitive.
It's upsetting to see him suddenly breaking out in all these things so any tips/advice would be much appreciated. Thanx.