My babys face is very dry? 7 weeks old?

Question

he has red tiny spots on his face which are rough and raised to the touch and slightly yellowly in places, also they carry on down his neck and chest slightly, but mainly on both cheeks and ears, behind ears. His skin is so dry he must have scratched it today as hes got a tiny cut now on his face. I only use water to wash him as he has sensitive skin and i dont use any perfumed products or creams ect. Any idea what this may be?

Answer 1

why don't you olive oil that is really good for baby's dry skin or get aqueous cream it is dermatological cream for dry skin also it is non perfumed. you can get from your gp or from boots.

Answer 2

I asked this question a few weeks ago too, my baby is now 11 weeks old. Although everyone gave me advice, I ended up going to the doctor. He said that I was right to come in as the spots and dry skin were quite angry looking. My son had scratched himself too and I can only assume that he was becoming quite itchy. He told me to do this:
1: Only use water to wash him, no bubbles or shampoo
2: Use Oilatum Jnr in his bath, a couple of capfuls, this has a soap to it that's why you don't need any others
3: He gave me some Hydrocortizone cream to use 2 times a day
4: He also gave me some emulsifying ointment to moisturise him twice daily too

After a couple of days I had a nice smooth, pale pink baby instead of a red Brillo pad!

I now only use the moisturiser after his bath at night. Good Luck, you have my sympathy, but it will get better!!! Honest! Gxx

Answer 3

This sounds very much like milk spots. They will come and go over the first few weeks. As for the dry skin try use silcocks base. It is a non perfumed medicated cream that takes away dryness. It can also be used as a soap so you don't need to worry about finding soap that will not cause a reaction.
It also works well on mommys too!

Answer 4

The yellow patches could be cradle cap. Its usually associated with the scalp but can occur on other body parts. There are several ways to treat it, but it does go away on its own. It doesn't hurt the child if you don't treat it either. Its caused by overactive sebaceous glands in the skin of newborns.

As far as some being red? That might be need medical attention. That could be some sort of infection.

I have posted a link with more detailed information about cradle crap, treatment and when to be concerned. Of course, the best answer you can get is from your pediatrician. If your unsure or still concerned, speak with the nurse or make an appointment.

Answer 5

Its perfectly normal for him to have some spots on his face, they can be milk spots or due to the fact that his skin is extra sensitive at his age. If his skin is really dry the very best thing to use is good quality olive oil. Just rub a tiny amount onto the area and after a few applications his skin will be soft and smooth. I did this with my first son and his skin ended up being soft and lovely and spot free. I hope this helps!

Answer 6

It's probably milk spots. If you're really worried take him to see your GP.

Here's something you can do that doesn't involve perfumed products or anything chemical (and it works!), get a clean pair of old tights (or a sheet of muslin), cut off one of the feet from the tights and take a handful of porridge oats and put it either in the tights or in the middle of the muslin. Then either tie a knot in the end of the foot of the tights or tie up the muslin sheet so the oats can't get out. Then you hold it under the tap when running the bay's bath or just put it in the bath. It produces this soothing serum that works wonders for dry skin, and it's totally natural. You can use it at any age (I use it myself if I ever get dry skin and I have friends with kids with eczema who do it too) and it really works! Try it, it sounds weird but it's brilliant.

Answer 7

How often are you bathing him? Babies don't need baths everyday, especially if they have sensitive/dry skin. It will only dry his skin more. Even if you are only using water, the water will wash away some of the natural oils in his skin. My dermatologist recommended Cetaphil soap and lotion because it is very mild. It's not sold in the baby section, but by the facial cleansers & lotions. Target carries their version of it as well, which is significantly less expensive then the name brand. I use the cleanser for my face because I have dry skin. I've only used the lotion on my daughter after her bath, but it did help. Also, if you think he is scratching, put the little mittens on his hands to prevent that. Good luck.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Sounds like baby acne to me which is very common in newborns. It is just hormones from you and can last several months. Do not pop or poke or scratch at them as it will only make it worse. Not putting any lotions or creams on it is a good idea as well as it may irritate it a little more.

Answer 10

Its normal for babies at the 6 week mark to get a rash on their face, and for them to have terribly dry skin. Its caused by hormones, as their bodies have less of yours in them, and start to produce their own.

You can use some fragrance free baby lotion on him if you want or some baby oil, but generally just leaving it alone is the best bet.

If you're really concerned ask your doctor about it. If he has a fever with this head for the ER.

Answer 11

I have a 6 week old with the exact same thing. I have been told that it is the result of hormones (like many others have posted). My Mother was worried that it was the laundry soap we were using, so I made sure to use ivory. I am also using a little baby lotion on his ears they are particularly bad!) and it seems to be helping.