Hormonal rash in newborns

For 2-3 weeks of life, in 30% of children, neonatal cephalic pustulosis, also known as a hormonal or three-week rash, acne or "flowering newborns" may occur.rash on the face of a newbornHormonal rash is safe for newborns Photo: GettyNonatal pustulez is safe for baby's health. The reasons for its occurrence:

  • hormones of the mother, from which the child's organism is released;
  • yeast-like fungi that colonize the baby's skin;
  • sebaceous glands, whose work is not yet established.

The rash looks like pinkish or white spots orballoons. Sometimes they are noticeable only to the touch. The rash spreads on the face, rarely passes over the neck and shoulders. A three-week rash is not considered a disease, so it does not require treatment. Parents should not wipe it with alcohol tinctures, herbal decoctions, ointments and, moreover, give the baby any medications.

When the rash may still appear

Acne is not the only problem that canarise in the infant. In the network you can stumble upon a photo of kids with a rash all over the face and body. By uploading such photos, parents are trying to find on the Internet the answers that are with their child. The reasons for the occurrence of a rash:

  • sweating - appears with a lack of hygiene;
  • allergy - occurs on food, synthetic fabric, powder, cosmetics;
  • infection, such as measles, roseola, scarlet fever, rubella, chicken pox;
  • reaction to medicines.

Sometimes rashes may itch or hurt, keep fluids or pus inside. In your power to prevent the emergence of perspiration and allergies. For this:

  • bathe your child every day;
  • do not overheat it;
  • let him take air baths for 5-7 minutes;
  • use powder;
  • do not eat prohibited foods for nursing mothers;
  • wash clothes with baby powder;
  • get shampoos and soap with the label "hypoallergenic".

In any case, the newborn should be shownthe doctor, especially if there are other symptoms - temperature, severe itching, vomiting. Often even a doctor can not immediately distinguish a hormone rash from an allergy, so he prescribes tests. If you find a rash in your baby, do not panic. At once address to the doctor, do not try to cope with rashes independently, and to your newborn nothing will threaten. Read also:

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