Skin, Eyes and Allergies

Eczema in babies explained

Eczema in babies explained

What eczema in babies actually is Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. In babies, it usually shows up as recurrent patches of dry, itchy, irritated skin rather than a single fixed rash. The underlying problem is thought to be a combination of impaired skin-barrier function and immune dysregulation, which makes the […]

Common newborn and baby rashes

Common newborn and baby rashes

Why newborn skin rashes are so common Newborn skin is not simply smaller adult skin. It has a thinner outer barrier, less mature sweat and oil gland function, and greater sensitivity to moisture, friction, and changes in temperature. That is why the first weeks often include temporary redness, peeling, small bumps, or scattered pustules. In […]

Baby skin rashes explained

Baby skin rashes explained

Why baby skin rashes happen Baby skin is not simply smaller adult skin. In early life, the stratum corneum, epidermal barrier, sweat glands, hair follicles, immune signaling, and skin microbiome are still adapting. This makes infant skin more reactive to heat, saliva, milk residue, urine, stool enzymes, detergents, friction, and prolonged moisture. A rash may […]