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My 3 month old baby has eczema in his head and scratched his softspot, he bled a little. is that dangerous for him?
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Keep the area clean and dry. If superficial, it should heal well. If deeper, please see pediatric urgent care. Watch for signs of infection. Eczema cream for infants is recommended. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.
Answered 11/6/2021
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While it's not "dangerous " for him to do that in his soft spot area, it is a sign that he's scratching himself bloody anywhere that his skin condition is not under good control. If you haven't tried a tar based shampoo on his scalp yet, start there, using it twice a week.Let it sit on for 5-10 minutes while he enjoys the remainder of the bath. then rinse thoroughly. If no luck, see dermatologist.
Answered 11/6/2021
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