Symptoms of diathesis - itching and rednessPhoto: Getty
Symptoms of diathesis
That it is time to block the child's access tochocolates, harmful products or those that the liver does not have time to cope with, will tell reddening of the skin (if the baby is older). But this problem can also affect infants. Diathesis has memorable symptoms, it cannot be confused with other pathologies.
The redness is then covered with a white crust.The accompanying itching leads to scratching, introducing a possible infection into the microcracks. In infants, this condition develops when the nursing mother has "sinned" by eating "forbidden fruits". The main thing now is to switch yourself and the child to proper nutrition and ensure an improvement in the condition.
Symptoms and treatment of diathesis
It is better to discuss the symptoms and treatment of diathesis with a pediatrician. In special cases, even antimicrobial agents and healing hormonal ointments are prescribed. Much depends on the parents.
- Adjust your diet. Bright vegetables and fruits are excluded for a while (carrots, strawberries, tomatoes).
- Instead of whole milk, the baby is offered dairy products with a low fat content.
- Chicken eggs are replaced with quail eggs.
- From cocoa and chocolate refuse in favor of compote of dried fruits and green apples, bananas.
Menu for formula-fed infantsalso undergoes changes - the pediatrician temporarily prescribes dairy-free formulas. To improve the skin condition, prepare baths with the addition of oak bark, string. After drying, apply creams and ointments to the damaged areas - "Diatez-STOP", a skin-soothing agent "Bepanten", "Triderm". You need to read the instructions and not mix some products with baby creams (they dry out, and baby cosmetics, on the contrary, moisturize). Also wash baby clothes with the addition of hypoallergenic powders. And try to devote more time to your son or daughter, because the manifestation of this disease also has psychosomatic roots. The baby feels the disruption of the relationship between mother and baby with his "skin". It is also useful to know: