What does eczema look like on a baby's face? Must-read knowledge for mothers

Sometimes, small spots as big as rice grains will appear on the baby's face, and they are densely distributed. If you ignore them, they will appear more and more. Parents feel very scared when they see this situation. However, when they go to the hospital for examination, the doctor says that this is eczema, which is a common pediatric skin disease. In order to let parents know more about eczema, the following will introduce to you what eczema on the baby's face looks like?

1. Eczema often occurs on the head, face, neck, back and limbs. At the beginning, it is red papules or macules the size of rice grains, scattered or densely packed together, usually starting from the face, and then gradually increasing in number, accompanied by small blisters. After the blisters rupture, yellow-white serous fluid oozes out and the local skin becomes flushed. Eczema on the scalp is often erosive and oozing, forming thick yellow scabs, and the hair sticks into bundles; that on the face is mostly light red spots covered with thin scales or scabs.

2. There are many kinds of medicines on the market for treating baby eczema , but most of the medicines that claim to be quick and effective contain hormones. Once the medicine is stopped, the baby's eczema may relapse or even become more serious. Moreover, the residues after long-term use can cause abnormal skin color. Therefore, parents need to choose hormone-free products for babies with eczema to prevent future problems. Among them, hormone-free products are further divided into pure Chinese medicine ingredients and plant ingredients. It is generally believed that Chinese medicine products contain more complex ingredients and are therefore suitable for older children and adults.

3. Let your baby eat less animal protein , such as milk and eggs. This must be done under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist. Fish, shrimp and other irritating foods should be avoided during this period. For breastfeeding babies, mothers should also be careful not to eat seafood, shrimp, crab, and peppers.

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 to reduce the risk of eczema.