A Cuban mother is urgently seeking assistance to obtain medication for her one-month-old baby's severe skin condition. The woman from Ciego de Ávila reached out to journalist and writer Guillermo Rodríguez Sánchez, who amplified her plea by sharing photos on Facebook showing the infant's skin covered in rashes.
"This baby girl from Ciego de Ávila is suffering from relentless seborrheic dermatitis, and her mother has desperately asked for my help via Messenger. Now, I turn to you, my followers, for support," Rodríguez Sánchez wrote.
The infant is in need of gentamicin and hydrocortisone creams. "If you are in Ciego de Ávila and have any of these ointments that you can donate, please contact the mother directly," the post continued, providing the mother's phone number: 53080238.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by red patches and fine scaling in areas such as the face, scalp, or inside the ear, often cycling between periods of remission and flare-ups. While it commonly affects adults, it can also impact newborns and infants up to four months old. The cause of this condition remains unknown.
Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis in Infants
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes red patches and scaling, often affecting the face, scalp, and ears.
How does seborrheic dermatitis affect infants?
In infants, seborrheic dermatitis can cause red patches and flaky skin, commonly appearing on the scalp, face, or ears. It typically affects newborns and infants up to four months old.
What treatments are available for seborrheic dermatitis in babies?
Treatment often involves topical creams such as gentamicin and hydrocortisone, which help reduce inflammation and control symptoms.