What’s that ringworm-like growth on your baby’s head?

A baby with ringworm-like growths on the head may have a fungal skin infection, seborrheic dermatitis or eczema of the scalp. 1. Skin fungal infection: Tinea capitis is a skin ringworm disease of the head caused by fungi. Head dermatophytosis usually presents with symptoms such as scaly peeling and itching. It is generally contagious and is usually spread by people in close contact. 2. Seborrheic dermatitis: seborrheic dermatitis often occurs in infants and children, manifested as erythema, with some diffuse, fine scales, accompanied by itching, the affected hair is dry, lack of luster, and tend to fall off and scarce. 3. Eczema: scalp although the incidence of eczema is relatively low, but there is still this possibility, generally scalp eczema is also manifested as blisters, accompanied by oozing; subacute period can be manifested as scaling, peeling, itching obviously; chronic period can appear skin thickening. The baby’s head grows like ringworm, there may be other conditions, it is recommended to actively seek medical attention to find the cause, if necessary, with the doctor’s treatment.