Why does a baby have flaking skin behind the ears?

Do not be afraid of external fragility justborn man, he is strong enough, and harm to his health in daily hygiene procedures is difficult to cause. Therefore, washing and wiping the crumbs, treating with cream and powder, you can turn it on the flank and stomach, spread the arms and legs to the sides and do not worry if the head is inadvertently thrown back. Very often a peeling of the ears of a newborn can be observed: behind the auricle, the skin turns yellow, covered with crusts, from which an unpleasant odor sometimes emanates. Crusts can be dry or wet. There are several reasons for peeling. The most common - lack of hygiene. During feeding or regurgitation, the milk may flow behind the ears and dry out, forming a crust. If the folds behind the ears are not processed, then the milk begins to rot, hence the irritation of the skin and unpleasant smell. Allergy is another reason for the appearance of desquamation. Allergens can include foods used by the mother, if the baby is breastfed, or milk formula, hygiene products, and even dust. Atopic dermatitis (diathesis, scrofula) is a neglected form of allergy, which requires the help of a specialist to eliminate it. Redness, skin wetness and peeling can be observed not only in the ear folds, but also in the armpits, elbows and knees. In any case, it is worth to consult a pediatrician for advice - this will allow you to properly eliminate discomfort and discomfort in the baby, besides, it will calm the mother.Newborn ears: careNewborn ears: carePhoto: Getty

The main rules of care for baby ears

How to care for the ears of a newborn properly? 1. It is necessary to wash and clean not only the auricles, but also the ear folds, using hygiene products suitable for babies (cotton buds with a limiter). Do not clean the ear passages deep! This could cause the baby serious injury! 2. After bathing, wipe the ears and the skin behind them carefully. If you do not do this, diaper rash may appear. If redness and irritation appear behind the ears, you should lubricate the skin with baby cream (without fragrances), sterilized with oil or special creams like “Bepanten” or “D-Panthenol”. See also:

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