White bumps on scalp in a child? Are they dangerous?

nation · Silver Member Joined: 19 Mar 2002 Posts: 261

Hi. Some blotchy red areas with white bumps suddenly appeared on my baby`s scalp. They look like an insect bites, so I`ve decided to wait and see what will happen. Still nothing. Are those white bumps dangerous? What to do?

millin · Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 19

Hi. White bumps on a child`s scalp, and blotchy red areas, could mean your baby has erthema toxicum. My baby had those bumps too, and a doctor told me erthema toxicum is the most common skin condition that affects newborns. No treatment is necessary. The white spots will go on their own within a week or two. Just keep your baby clean as you used to.

White bumps on scalp in a child? Are they dangerous?

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