Yellow scabs on baby’s head are mostly considered to be caused by milk scabs, eczema, ringworm, bacterial infection, etc. You need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment after clarifying the cause. Common causes and treatments: 1. Milk scab: Mostly seen in 1-3 month old babies, mainly due to the birth of the fetal fat is not thoroughly cleaned up. This is a normal situation, parents are advised to use mild olive oil to wipe the scab, to be softened and then rinsed with warm water, it is forbidden to use hands to pick the child’s head scab; 2, eczema: in addition to yellow scab on the head, the head can also have oozing, accompanied by itching sensation. If necessary, you can take oral antihistamines to keep the head clean. 3. Tinea capitis: It is mostly caused by fungal infection and is also related to local sweating. Seek medical attention promptly and use topical antifungal medication under the guidance of a doctor, while parents pay attention to good hygienic care of the baby. Note: Parents should do a good job of cleaning the baby, bathing, washing hair and face, changing clothes regularly, and wiping dry in time once sweating; also pay attention to a light diet and drink more water.