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Cradle cap or eczema???

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Happymummydays · 31/01/2024 12:07

She's 4 months old and I've been treating as cradle cap since she was a few days old but now not sure.

Going to see pharmacist but want to see what you all think beforehand so I don't let my concerns get brushed off if they are valid.

Thank you xx

Cradle cap or eczema???
Cradle cap or eczema???
Cradle cap or eczema???
OP posts:
Happymummydays · 31/01/2024 12:09

Also on her face xx

Cradle cap or eczema???
Cradle cap or eczema???
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allenginesgo · 31/01/2024 12:18

I would say it's eczema because it's red and looks a bit inflamed. There looks to be some cradle cap there as well, that's the flaky more white looking part

allenginesgo · 31/01/2024 12:19

Epaderm ointment (not cream) works very well Smile

DuploTrain · 31/01/2024 12:23

The flaky scalp looks like cradle cap - but there’s no reason to treat it really. It doesn’t cause any harm.

My DS had cradle cap until he was about 2 and then it disappeared by itself. Once his hair grew you couldn’t see it - it didn’t cause him any discomfort so I just ignored it and washed his hair a couple of times a week with baby shampoo.

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