baby eczema -- also called infant eczema or atopic dermatitis -- appears in about 10% to 15% of children. it shows up as patches of red leathery somewhat blistery-looking skin. the skin is almost always tender itchy dry and rough. while it may appear just about anywhere on baby's body eczema most often occurs on baby's cheeks and at the joints of their arms and legs. infant eczema can be easily confused with cradle cap another red scaly rash of infancy. cradle cap generally clears up by eight months and usually appears on the scalp sides of the nose eyelids and eyebrows and behind the ears.
what does baby eczema look like?