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Scalp is red in back of head and nape of
My kid is 6 yrs old . She has scalp redness at back of head and nape of neck .at the time of headshave at age 4 I have noticed the redness . Still the redness is there . She has very sensitive skin . The redness is more when covered with hair and after wake up ( the back of head is pressed on pillow). I am so scared . Pls guide . I attach the photo
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In most of the cases it is normal. Sometimes it may be due to hemangioma. If it's hemangioma we have to evaluate further. Good thing is it's not dangerous.
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kindly consult your pediatrician once.
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Greetings it's normal due to pressure
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Dr. Ayushi Jain
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
1. Gentle Skincare:
• Use a mild, fragrance-free shampoo like Cetaphil Baby, Sebamed, or Aveeno Baby Wash.
• Avoid oiling or using perfumed products on that area.
2. Soothing Cream:
• You can apply a calming barrier cream such as:
• Cetraben cream
• Desitin (zinc oxide) if skin looks irritated
• Aloe vera gel (pure, no added fragrance)
3. Switch Pillow Cover:
• Use 100% cotton, washed with non-fragrant detergent.
• Consider using soft, white muslin cloth on pillow to avoid friction.
4. Monitor:
• Check if it’s worsening, spreading, or getting itchy.consult to a pediatric dermatologist
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Looking like hemangioma. It will decrease with age . If no pain or swelling . No problem
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Dr. T Raghunath Reddy
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
the redness may be because of hemangiomas one of the possibility. hemangiomas are more like birth marks
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usually they go by age, sometimes if very large may require beta blockers for treatment
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Good gentle oil massage needed .
If still present then need physical consultation with skin specialist
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Redness on pressure point and friction points is common on sensitive skin especially if fair skin colour. If it does lead to rash or small boils or pustules it’s fine. It will decrease with age
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Keep the skin moisturised with hypoallergenic creams. Scalp you can use coconut oil / olive oil
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Need physical consultation
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is normal in most cases
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