Newborn baby face red spots

The health of a newborn baby concerns both new mothers and fathers. The baby has just been born from the mother's womb and has come to a new environment. He may have many difficulties to adapt to, which may cause the baby to have various minor problems. Most babies will have the problem of red spots on their faces. Many parents prepare talcum powder for their babies to prevent the growth of red spots. So what should we do if a newborn baby has red spots on his face? Next, the editor has summarized some treatment methods for red spots on the faces of newborns, as well as the specific reasons for red spots on the faces of newborns. Let’s take a look!

1. The most likely possibility that a newborn baby has small red spots with white heads on his face is infant eczema, because it occurs when the baby is drinking milk, and some babies' eczema worsens when drinking milk, so it is also known as milk ringworm. If you use anti-ringworm drugs to treat baby eczema, the condition will worsen. The type of drug dosage used to treat eczema depends on the symptoms of eczema. If there is obvious redness and swelling, and a lot of exudation, cold wet compresses with solutions should be used, and ointments should not be used. For erythema and papules, lotions, emulsions, mud pastes, oils, etc. can be used; for blisters and erosions, oils are needed; and for scales and scabs, ointments should be used. For babies whose eczema is not serious, only local medication is needed, but you should not abuse the medication on your own to avoid causing skin damage or infection. Most cases of infant eczema are difficult to completely cure in the short term, and require comprehensive prevention through home care.

2. Keep your skin clean and dry

When bathing your baby, it is advisable to use warm water and non-alkaline bath products to clean the baby's body. For babies with intertrigo, special attention should be paid to cleaning the folds of the skin. When taking a bath, the shower gel must be rinsed off. After washing, wipe the moisture off the baby's body and apply a non-oily moisturizer to avoid hindering the normal breathing of the skin. The baby's hair should also be washed every day. If the baby has seborrheic dermatitis, washing the head carefully can remove the scabs. If the scab has hardened and stuck to the head, apply olive oil on the affected area and then wash it after a while.

3. Avoid external stimulation

Parents should always pay attention to changes in temperature and humidity around their baby. Babies with contact dermatitis should especially avoid exposing their skin to cold wind or strong sunlight. In summer, after your baby sweats during exercise, you should wipe off his sweat carefully; when the weather is cold and dry, you should apply anti-allergic non-oily moisturizer to your baby. In addition to paying attention to weather changes, parents should not let their babies wear clothes that are easy to irritate the skin, such as wool, silk, nylon, etc.

4. Shorten your nails

If your baby suffers from severely itchy atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis, parents should regularly trim their baby's nails to reduce the chance of scratching.

5. Avoid certain foods

Except for atopic dermatitis, there is no need to abstain from food for other eczema. Let your baby eat less animal protein, such as milk and eggs, only under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist. It is best not to ban certain foods without clear evidence. It is not recommended to deprive your baby of proper nutrition in order to avoid allergies.