The baby’s skin is very delicate and its resistance is relatively weak, so it is more prone to suffering Some skin diseases. Common skin diseases in babies include prickly heat, saliva rash and ringworm. Baby’s milk ringworm is divided into different types, so there will be some differences in symptoms. So, what does milk ringworm look like?
If the child is suffering from seborrheic milk ringworm, it usually appears in the eyebrows Sometimes, the forehead area, the symptom is skin flushing, there will be fluid leakage, and finally a yellow greasy scab is formed. When the condition is more serious, it can spread to other parts, such as the groin, underarms, and back of the neck.
Babies born 3-6 months old are more likely to suffer from exudative milk ringworm At this time, symmetrical red papules will appear on the cheeks on both sides of the child, and will slowly connect into flakes, accompanied by symptoms of itching. If the child scratches with his hands, it is easy to cause the red wet face, which will spread to the whole body when the condition is serious. Some children have symptoms such as secondary infection, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
When a child suffers from dry milk ringworm, there will be some redness and dense small papules on the skin, mostly on the outside of the trunk and limbs, and there will be more severe Itching. This will make the child sleep worse, often crying. If not treated in time, it will turn into a chronic disease.