Question
Newborn Pediatrics: My two-month-old baby has a lot of white dandruff on their head, with some areas turning yellow. I applied purple root ointment for two days and it seems to have improved. Today, I accidentally touched the fontanelle and found a lot of dandruff there as well. Is this a problem?
Answer
Based on your description, it is suspected that the child may have eczema. I suggest you take the child to a dermatologist for a consultation and let the doctor make an accurate diagnosis before treatment, which will yield better results. As for touching the fontanelle, this is not an issue as long as it is not pressed too hard; it will not cause harm to the fontanelle. However, be sure to protect the baby’s fontanelle as this area is more fragile and requires special attention.