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Eczema, allergy or just dry skin?

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girlfromwest · 26/11/2017 10:57

Hello, first time mum here. Im worried about my 5 week old DD skin. HV Said Its dry skin and to put olive oil but it's been a week already and it looks worse. Any advice?
Photo attached xx

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girlfromwest · 26/11/2017 10:59

That's the photo I hope it's attached now!

Eczema, allergy or just dry skin?
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girlfromwest · 26/11/2017 11:01

Any advice? Xx

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frenchfancy17 · 26/11/2017 11:03

It looks fine but if you're worried pop her to the doctors tomorrow and ask if they can give you any cream.

canteatcustard · 26/11/2017 12:57

not olive oil, not good PH for skin! Terrible advice.

go to doctors, that needs a doctors eye and correct treatment for eczema.

girlfromwest · 26/11/2017 13:20

Thanks! I will get an appointment then xx

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shewolfmum · 26/11/2017 23:06

Looks like cradle cap? Defo not olive oil i would use some casor oil or calendula cream

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