Why the baby has flaky skin on the face and head
The skin of children under one year old is very thin and easilydamaged, moisture quickly leaves it. The problem is especially relevant for post-term babies, their skin is even more sensitive. Any factors can cause dryness and peeling, and if no measures are taken, then crusts, cracks and ulcers.
Low humidity in the room can cause a baby's skin to peel Photo: Getty Causes of peeling in babies:
- improper care - bathing more often 1 time per day with aggressive shampoos;
- humidity in the room below 50%;
- the temperature in the room is above 220 ° C;
- an allergic reaction to a synthetic fabric or powder for washing;
- the skin is weathering on the street, especially in case of strong wind or frost;
- there is not enough vitamin A or PP;
- food allergy.
Less often, dry skin can be a symptom of diseases. For example, atopic dermatitis, diabetes, seborrhea, ichthyosis and helminth infestation.
What to do if the baby has flakes skin
To prevent your baby's skin from drying out, you need to take care of it.properly care for. Monitor the humidity and temperature of the room. Use a humidifier or hang a wet cloth on the radiator in winter. Do not overheat the baby, too hot an environment in the room is harmful as well as cold. Bathe the baby no more than once a day. If you use herbal decoctions for the bath, moisturize the skin with baby creams or oils. You can use olive, almond or peach oil. Boil it in advance, cool to room temperature and apply to the skin. Half an hour before a walk outside, you also need to moisturize the baby's face. When to see a doctor:
- if the peeling does not go away even with proper care;
- the area of peeling increases;
- there is a crust or sores;
- the child is sluggish or constantly crying, refuses to eat, the chair is broken;
- there are red spots or exfoliate scales behind the baby's ears.
Do not use medical ointments, potassium permanganate andcosmetics that do not have a mark - hypoallergenic. You can dry out your skin even more or not notice the disease. If your child is behaving abnormally, has a sickly appearance, show him to the doctor. Peeling skin in a baby in any case signals some problems. Pay close attention to this symptom, review the conditions of keeping the baby, take proper care of him. Do not delay visiting a doctor if you have not dealt with dry skin yourself in 4-5 days. Also interesting:
