This summer is extremely hot, and babies' skin is very delicate. A little carelessness can cause various skin problems, eczema , prickly heat , diaper rash , saliva rash ... The baby is uncomfortable, and the parents are behind. It hurts to watch.
below summarizes several common baby skin problems, how to distinguish them and the correct care methods.
Eczema
If there were to be a ranking list of "common skin problems for babies", eczema would definitely be at the top of the list. Eczema, commonly known as "milk eczema", is a common allergic skin problem caused by internal and external factors. It mostly occurs in spring and winter.
Most babies begin to develop eczema when they are 2 to 6 months old. It starts from the cheeks and gradually spreads to the neck, behind the ears, trunk and limbs. It is often aggravated when exposed to heat. After 1 and a half years old, most babies with eczema will develop eczema. Self-healing.
Wet eczema
is mostly in a state of erosion, with the affected area infiltrated and exuding a lot, accompanied by purulent secretions. In severe cases, it can merge into sheets and even extend to the whole body. The area will also be red and itchy.
Dry eczema
is generally chronic and the course of the disease lasts for a long time. The main symptoms are redness and swelling of the skin, accompanied by symptoms such as dandruff, scabs, and scales. Although dry eczema can also be itchy, it does not ooze.
If the eczema is not particularly severe, just take daily care. Some parents think that children with eczema should be exposed to less water and take less baths. In fact, on the contrary, babies with eczema should take baths more frequently, because clean skin is less likely to be infected.
Many parents are worried that the baby will catch a cold in the bath, so they use hot water to bathe the baby. However, we will find that the baby's skin is fine, but after the bath, eczema appears one after another. This is because the water temperature is too high, which will damage the surface of the baby's skin. Grease can cause dryness, dehydration, and inflammation, so warm water at 37°C to 38°C is suitable.
Eczema is not caused by "wet", but caused by "dry". Dryness and lack of water can cause eczema. Our skin structure is like a wall, each cell is like a brick, and the cells between cells are like mortar on the wall. Baby cells are smaller than adults, so the cell structure is relatively loose, has poor immunity, and has poor water-locking function.
So we will find that babies before the age of three are more likely to have skin problems. In summer, they are more likely to have eczema and prickly heat. In winter, they are more likely to be dry, eczema, and have chapped faces. These are all caused by the rapid loss of water, so for babies Generally speaking, moisturizing work is absolutely essential. Within three minutes after taking a shower, apply a thick moisturizing cream and choose a moisturizing cream with a mild formula and strong moisturizing power. If your baby is particularly itchy and scratches, you can use calamine , which has good anti-itching effect and is relatively safe.
Severe eczema requires medication. Hormone ointments are very effective in treating eczema, but they must be prescribed by a hospital. The doctor will determine according to the specific situation. Don't just go to a maternal and child store, buy it from a pharmacy. Parents should not worry too much about the side effects of hormonal ointments. If it is really serious, you must do this, otherwise the infection will be more troublesome.
Every time after the baby drinks milk and drools, be sure to clean the baby in time and apply skin care cream, otherwise the irritation of milk stains will easily cause eczema. Also be careful not to get too hot on your baby. Babies are afraid of heat but not cold. Eczema is often caused by heat. If you are a breastfeeding mother, temporarily stop allergenic foods such as seafood, eggs, and milk.
Prickly heat
Prickly heat generally appears in summer. It breaks out quickly in a very hot environment and subsides by itself in a cool environment. It often appears in places prone to sweating, such as the forehead, neck, back, and chest. Location. They are needle-shaped, or small red bumps like rice grains.
Especially babies under 3 months old have underdeveloped sweat glands and poor body temperature regulation ability. Even in winter, if the room temperature is too high and they wear too many or too thick coverings, they will develop prickly heat.
Baby's clothing should be made of pure cotton, loose and breathable. If the baby sweats profusely due to playing, etc., dry the baby's body with a dry towel in time and change to dry clothes.
In the hot summer, you should often bathe your baby with warm water. Pay attention to choosing baby care products, and dry them with a soft towel in time after washing. Keep the environment cool and ventilated. You can use an air conditioner to lower the room temperature, as long as the air outlet is not facing the baby.
Diaper rash
Diaper rash is what we often call "red butt". The skin of infants and young children's buttocks is flushed, ruptured and even eroded due to stimuli such as feces, bacteria, friction, moisture and heat.
If you don't change diapers for several hours, your baby's butt will be soaked in urine all the time. In addition, the diapers are not very breathable, which is simply a "paradise" for bacteria, and it is easy to cover up the red butt. It is recommended to change diapers every 2-3 hours.
Some babies have allergies. sensitive skin have higher requirements for diapers. If you are not careful, you may become allergic. It is recommended to choose diapers with good water absorption and breathability.
Wash the baby's buttocks with warm water after each defecation. After cleaning, use a clean soft cotton towel to absorb the moisture on the buttocks, and apply a butt cream. If a mild red butt appears, parents should take immediate measures. They can apply zinc oxide ointment and expose the baby's buttocks to the air for a period of time as much as possible to help the rash subside.
If there is no improvement for more than 3 days, or if patches of erythema, papules, papules, or small blisters appear on the erythema, or erosion, exudation, ulcers, pustules, etc., you must seek medical treatment in time.
Dool rash
It is generally more common in babies between 2 months and 1 year old. The skin around the lips is irritated by food or biting nails or toys, which leads to increased saliva secretion , causing damage to the skin's stratum corneum. Babies with imperfect swallowing function and increased saliva during teething are also particularly likely to cause drool rash.
In daily care, be careful not to use wet wipes to wipe your saliva. Use a pure cotton saliva wipe to dry it gently. Try to moisturize and isolate it. Apply special baby lip repair cream, moisturizing cream, Vaseline , etc. A protective film is formed around the baby's mouth to isolate the saliva from irritating the skin.
Exercise the coordination ability of the baby's tongue and swallowing function, cut the baby's nails frequently, change clothes and sheets frequently, and seek medical treatment if the drool rash is severe.
