Bumps

• Small red bumps may appear on the skin. Because they are often itchy, and it is difficult to keep a baby from scratching, they might begin to ooze and crust over.
  
  

Patches

• Patches of scaly skin may erupt. These red, pink or brownish-gray marks are only slightly raised and usually react well to 1 percent hydrocortisone cream.
  
  

Flakes

• Itchy spots may become dry and flaky. Try not to bathe baby more than once a day and keep bath water lukewarm. Don't let baby bathe for more than 15 minutes at a time.
  
  

Effects

• Long periods of time in strollers and car seats can aggravate eczema symptoms on a baby's back. Try to limit her time in them to keep sweat from building up on her back and scalp.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Do not confuse eczema with the fungal infection ringworm. Ringworm, while relatively harmless, can spread. Treatment is much different, and it is contagious to others.