How to take care of the small red spots on your baby’s legs?

The presence of small red spots on the body is not only common in adults, but also in children. For example, some parents reported that their babies had many small red spots on their legs, and the spots did not disappear even after they applied some ointments for treating skin diseases on their children. What exactly are these stubborn little red spots? Considering that they are caused by baby's allergies, let's see how mothers should take care of them.

1. The general treatment principle is: find out the cause, treat the symptoms, feed reasonably, and provide careful care.

Generally speaking, we should first observe whether there is food allergy, especially allergy to animal protein such as milk, breast milk or egg white; secondly, the mother can eat fish, shrimp, crab, chicken, etc., which can also be passed to the baby through breast milk. After eating these animal foods, we should observe whether the baby's skin disease worsens. If it is related to the above situation, the baby should change the feeding method; such as breast milk allergy, use milk instead, milk allergy instead, or the mother should not eat fish, shrimp, crab and other foods during breastfeeding. At the same time, the baby's indigestion, constipation and diarrhea should be treated in time.

Babies' skin is relatively tender and has poor resistance, so the area should be kept clean to avoid infection. When there is exudation and scabs, do not scrub with hot water or soap to avoid increasing exudate and thicker scabs. Instead, gently apply vegetable oil and do not peel off the scabs forcibly.

2. Commonly used internal medications include diphenhydramine syrup, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, etc. Antibiotics should be added when secondary infection occurs.

3. The topical medication depends on the state of the skin lesions. When there is erosion or redness and swelling, apply a 2% boric acid solution or a 0.1% reflavouring solution for wet compresses.

After the exudate and erosion disappear, apply topical corticosteroid preparations, such as eczema cream, dehumidifying oil, and skin relaxing cream.

4. During the period of infant eczema, do not vaccinate against smallpox (smallpox has disappeared and smallpox vaccination is no longer used), and do not come into contact with people with herpes simplex to avoid herpes.