Contents:
- Medical Video: Get rid of Rough and Dry skin in 15 Minutes
- What is seborrheic dermatitis?
- Symptoms and characteristics of seborrheic dermatitis in infants
- Causes of seborrheic dermatitis
- Overcome oily baby's skin due to seborrheic dermatitis
Medical Video: Get rid of Rough and Dry skin in 15 Minutes
Baby's skin is very sensitive, different from adults. There are several skin problems that usually occur in newborns, one of which is oily baby's skin, especially on the scalp. An oily baby's scalp can be a sign of a skin problem, namely seborrheic dermatitis.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition in which the baby's skin looks crisp and crusty. The part of the skin that is usually affected is the head, back of the ear, and folds of the skin. This condition can also affect the oily areas of the body, such as the face, side of the nose, eyebrows, eyelids, and chest.
Seborrheic dermatitis that usually occurs in the baby's head is also called the term cradle cap. This condition is similar to dandruff in adults. Generally this happens in the first three months and can last up to one year.
Cradle cap not including serious skin disease. It's just that the itching that is caused sometimes is enough to make your baby fussy. In addition, this one skin problem is very disturbing appearance because the scalp looks oily, as if dandruff and dirty.
Symptoms and characteristics of seborrheic dermatitis in infants
- There are white or yellow scales that easily peel off the skin on oily baby parts such as the back of the ear, side of the nose, especially the head.
- Redness appears on the skin.
- It feels itchy, which is usually shown by the baby by rubbing or touching the itchy part of his skin. The itch can also not be reached, so your baby can only cry and fuss constantly.
Causes of seborrheic dermatitis
- Excessive oil gland activity
- Malassezia mushrooms found on oily skin
- Weakened immune system
Overcome oily baby's skin due to seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis and oily baby skin problems will generally heal on their own. However, there are several ways you can do to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the skin.
For body parts, wash and bathe as usual using warm water and special baby soap. Then, use a special baby shampoo for the affected head cradle cap. Baby shampoo specifically does not contain detergents, so it tends to be light and safe to use, will not cause more severe irritation.
Before washing the baby's head, apply it baby oil, olive oil, or petroleum jelly slowly. Gently massage so that the scales on the scalp soften and slowly release. Then rinse the head again with warm or lukewarm water until clean.
Usually, using a baby shampoo is enough to keep your baby's scalp clean. However, if the situation worsens, you can consult a doctor to find out the right treatment.
If needed, the doctor will prescribe an antifungal cream, clotrimazole, econazole, or miconazole. These creams usually help cleanse the rash and redness and deal with oily baby skin that is quite severe. If there is swelling, a mild steroid cream is also a treatment option that is usually prescribed.
