Tips for dealing with itchy backs in children

The weather is relatively dry in spring and winter every year, and people's bodies are prone to itching at this time. Many people will scratch hard. In severe cases, the skin will become dry and flaky. Even adults can't control scratching, let alone children. If a child's skin is unbearably itchy, he or she will scratch hard. What may be the cause of the itchy back of a child? Can you scratch your baby with your hands? What issues should parents pay attention to?

1. Is it possible to scratch a child’s itchy back?

Some children have itchy backs, but their parents do not remind them in time, or the children themselves do not understand and will scratch hard on their own. Here we remind children and their parents not to scratch hard when children have itchy backs, so as to prevent nail bacteria from coming into contact with body fluids through the scratched skin.

2. What should I do if my child’s back itches?

Children are more likely to have dry skin in winter. As a parent, if you find that your child has dry and itchy skin, you must pay attention and deal with it in time to avoid dermatitis, allergies and other conditions.

The specific processing steps are as follows:

1. Cut children's nails short.

When children have dry and itchy skin, they like to scratch it. There are bacteria in the nails and when the skin is scratched, it is easy to get infected, so the first step is to cut the child's nails short.

2. Replace bathing and cleaning products

If you still use soap to bathe your child in winter, the reason for his dry and itchy skin lies with the parents. You should choose some bath products with higher oil content, or you can also choose some functional shower gels specially for winter.

3. Apply moisturizer.

After using oily cleaning products, if you feel your child's skin is still dry, apply some moisturizer to your child's entire body. But don't choose a moisturizer that is too oily, as this will make your child feel uncomfortable.

4. Drink more water, use less air conditioning, and use a humidifier.

Dry skin is the main reason why children like to scratch in winter, so it is necessary to give children more water and let them drink more hot water so that their bodies are not dehydrated and their skin will not be dehydrated. The air conditioner blows out hot air, which is particularly easy to evaporate the moisture in the skin and cause dry skin. So use the air conditioner less and put a humidifier in your child's room.

3. Notes

Children's lack of vitamins such as vitamin A and D may also cause dry and itchy skin. You can choose to let your children eat more lamb, beef and other foods that contain more relevant vitamins, or you can give your children cod liver oil for indirect supplementation.