Question
My 50-day-old baby has a bit of jaundice now, with red rashes on the face that feel rough to the touch. The area under the mouth also looks like eczema. When it gets warm, the redness increases, and there are some scabs. Sometimes it looks like a map with flowers and is a bit hard. These symptoms are only on the face.
Answer
Upon examining the photos, the baby’s facial symptoms appear to be eczema, related to increased sebaceous gland secretion and skin barrier damage. The issue is not serious; there is no need to worry excessively. It is recommended to apply dibenzoylether acid cream twice a day or use VinoNature’s moisturizing emollient multiple times. For acute eczema, you can use physiological saline, 3% boric acid, or potassium permanganate solution at a ratio of 1:2000 to 1:10000 for cleaning or wet compresses, and apply calamine lotion to alleviate symptoms. For subacute or chronic eczema, appropriate corticosteroid ointments, tar preparations, or immunomodulatory agents such as tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus ointment can be used. If secondary infection occurs, additional antibiotic preparations should be added.