When does eczema start in newborns

Neonatal eczema usually begins to appear one month to two months after birth, but the timing varies depending on the individual. Neonatal eczema, also known as ringworm, mainly appears between one month and two months of age, and as the months grow older, some newborns may experience a slow disappearance after six months of age. Eczema is a hereditary or environmental disease that can recur even after treatment, and is mainly characterized by red papules the size of a grain of rice, which may become ulcerated and crusted at a later stage. Newborns with eczema, parents can use glycerine lotion, with other eczema ointment for external application, pay attention to the local skin dry clean. Avoid scratching the eczema area with the newborn’s hands to prevent cross-infection.