A baby’s rash on the face in the form of white pimples
As soon as a baby is born, its body begins to adapt to new conditions. Often these changes appear on the skin.
If a month old child has a rash on his face, then thismay be caused by the adaptation of the organism. Photo: Getty After the birth, the baby's body is saturated with maternal hormones. They cause changes in the skin - a rash, which is also called acne in newborns. As soon as the hormonal background of the child returns to normal, the problems will disappear. If there is a rash due to physiological reasons, wash the child 2-3 times a day with boiled water. Face can also be cleaned with a decoction of chamomile flowers or a series. The baby also has milia - tiny white specks. This is the accumulation of secretion in the sebaceous ducts. They appear as a result of the activation of sebaceous glands. Pimples do not itch and are not inflamed. In order not to cause infection, do not squeeze or remove them with cotton buds. These pimples pass on their own in 1-2 months and do not require special treatment. The main condition - keep the skin clean.
Red rash
The child may develop a rash that is red. Peeling appears, and the rash itself itches and causes discomfort to the child. The reasons are:
- food allergy;
- drug allergy;
- contact dermatitis;
- atopic dermatitis;
- infectious rash.
In these cases, the doctor will prescribe treatment.When breastfeeding, some foods eaten by the mother can cause an allergy in the baby. An allergy can also be to the artificial mixture. As a rule, acne appears 16-18 hours after consuming the allergen. Since the baby's skin is delicate, it reacts even to things washed with ordinary powder. Contact dermatitis occurs when the baby's skin comes into contact with synthetic fibers and wool. Another allergic disease is atopic dermatitis. Its causes are varied: the use of cosmetics, the mother's menu, dysbacteriosis, heredity. The rash begins on the forehead and cheeks, and then moves to the arms, legs and buttocks. Small blisters itch and bother the baby. Vitamin preparations, antibiotics, hormonal and herbal preparations cause a rash in some babies. Skin problems also appear as side symptoms of an infectious disease: roseola infantum, scarlet fever, chickenpox, rubella. If the rash does not go away within a few days, consult a pediatrician. If fever, vomiting, and other alarming symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Also interesting:
