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My 5 month old has what looks like fresh scratch marks on her left elbow. however, they are not scratches.
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Dry skin?: Five month olds usually don't scratch elbows due to some fine motor skill needed for that action. But see if the infant is developing some rough areas or scaling in some parts of body. It may be an early sign of eczema. An examination or a picture would be helpful to ascertain diagnosis.
Answered 12/7/2014
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