Frequently Asked Questions - Skin conditions



Our Expert Health Visitors have answered the following questions on Skin conditions to aid parents of infants & children 0-5 years. Look through the questions listed below, or use our confidential online Health Visitor support service if you would like to ask your own question.


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Q My baby’s belly button has a soft pink wet skin tag? What is it?
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Q My son has chickenpox how long do I keep him off nursery for?
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Q My two-month-old daughter has cradle cap. I have tried cradle cap shampoo and baby oil but it is still there. Can you suggest something? health visitors response

Q My 18-month-old son has eczema on his ankles and has been given cream to be applied as it has recently become very sore and itchy. Is there anything else I can do regarding his diet to help his condition. A friend suggested giving him Soya products instead of dairy as this may help but he does not have a lot of milk as he was breast fed until he was a year and will not drink milk on it’s own now. Do you have any suggestions to help it? health visitors response

Q My baby is two weeks old and when I am changing her I have noticed that her skin is mottled. Is this normal and if so why is it happening? health visitors response

 

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