I often get inquiries from parents online about thick yellow scabs on their baby’s head and a fishy smell, is it a “scab” and should I get rid of it? In fact, this is eczema. However, the manifestations of eczema are varied, it can be a dense red rash on the scalp, itching intensely; it can also be manifested as yellow water; the chronic phase can be manifested as a large amount of white flakes, often scratching non-stop; it can even be a combination of all the above manifestations. If your baby has scalp eczema, what should mothers pay attention to? First, you should pay attention to any food allergies and avoid eating the food and its products as much as possible. For example, egg allergy, omelet and cake are to be avoided. Secondly, they should avoid getting too hot locally, do not expose their head to direct sunlight, and do not wear thick hats. So there are so many different cases of scalp eczema, so are the treatment and care options different as well? The answer is of course yes. If your baby has a thick layer of scabs on his head, we need to first apply some oils, including olive oil, tea oil, emollient oil, etc. to the scalp for about a few minutes so that the scabs are completely soaked and the edges are cocked up before washing with warm water or eczema treatment drops. Repeat several times for stubborn scabs, never forcibly peel off the scabs. After each wash, use a cotton cloth with good absorbency to clear the scalp and absorb the water, and then apply eczema treatment medication. If your baby’s eczema is a red rash, you can apply ointment for eczema after topical washing with herbs. Babies with intense itching can be given anti-allergy medication every night. If your baby’s rash is mainly white flakes, pay attention to choosing a shampoo that is as moisturizing as possible, and you can usually apply some moisturizing oil or cream.