What’s that white dry skin on the baby’s head?

White dry skin on the baby’s head may be related to eczema, tinea capitis and seborrheic dermatitis, etc. You need to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. 1. Eczema: Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the head, face and limbs. If the baby suffers from eczema, the head will appear itchy, the baby scratches the scalp with his hands, thus appearing white dry skin. 2. Tinea capitis: Tinea capitis is caused by the infection of the scalp by dermatophytes, and the disease is contagious. If the baby suffers from ringworm, the baby’s head will appear hair loss spots and scales, that is, there will be white dry skin on the head. 3. Seborrheic dermatitis: This disease causes white, dry skin on the head and is most common in babies and adults. If a baby has seborrheic dermatitis, the head will be scaly and crusty with itching. There may be other causes of white dry skin on the baby’s head, so it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, complete the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then give targeted treatment or therapy.