What to do if there is fetal toxin on the baby's face

The so-called fetal toxins is a term in traditional Chinese medicine, which actually refers to the heat toxins in the body of a pregnant woman. Many women will develop acne on their faces during pregnancy. Since the fetus absorbs nutrients through the mother, the heat toxins in the pregnant woman's body will also be absorbed by the fetus. Soon after the child is born, a lot of eczema will appear on the face or body, which is what people call fetal toxins. So what should you do if your baby has fetal toxins on his face? Let’s take a look.

Fetal toxicity mainly occurs when the baby is not yet born due to the influence of the mother's male hormones. If the mother produces too much male hormone during pregnancy and it affects the fetus through the blood circulation of the placenta, it will cause the fetus to have a temporary hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands. Excessive sebum will also block the opening of the hair follicles, causing keratinization of the hair follicle epithelium and embolism of the hair follicle ducts. Coupled with the effects of fatty acids and bacteria in the hair follicles, the baby will have skin inflammation like that of teenagers, so this is neonatal acne. Neonatal acne mostly occurs in children soon after birth or under 2 years old. The sites of occurrence are similar to those of adolescents, including the forehead, chin, cheeks, etc. The skin lesions also take various forms such as red papules, whiteheads and blackheads, small nodules and pustules. A few children may also develop nodules and cysts similar to those of adolescent acne.

Generally, within 1 to 2 months after birth, when the level of male hormones in the baby's body decreases, most neonatal acne does not require medication. If a child's face is inflamed and there are many red papules, pustules and nodules, secondary infection may occur if not treated in time. Timely anti-inflammatory, anti-infection and scar prevention measures should be taken. Parents must not squeeze or pick with needles to prevent the spread of infection and the formation of scars, which will affect the child's appearance in the future.

After reading the above content, I believe everyone has a clearer understanding of the formation of fetal toxins on the baby's face. In fact, mothers don’t have to worry too much. Generally, the fetal toxins in the baby’s body will fade away on their own 1-2 months after the baby is born. If the baby's eczema is severe and skin damage has occurred, it is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.