What causes dry skin and patches of blotches on legs of a 3 month baby?
Patient: My grandaughter has dey skin and patches of blotches of whitish discoloration especially on her legs and patches of hair and her scalp is dry. We especially started noticing this after taking her to the beach. She is only 3 months old but it is becoming more noticeable. Both parents have a history of eczema. Not sure what to do about it??? Doctor: Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. By what you quote I feel that it could be eczema.  The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,