Question
A newborn has two rough patches of skin, the size of fingernails, on the back of their head, without hair and resembling scabies. I am worried whether this will affect the child’s growth and development.
Answer
The skin folds on a newborn’s back of the head typically fall off naturally. You can soften them with gentle massage oil and gently remove them without pulling too hard to avoid discomfort and infection. If the hair is too long, you can comb it gently with a fine-toothed comb.