How to treat ringworm on baby's face?

The skin of babies is relatively fragile and they are also particularly prone to skin diseases. Therefore, when a baby develops ringworm on his face, parents should pay attention to it. Because when ringworm appears on a child's face, if it is not treated in time and the treatment method is not correct, it often poses a great threat to the child's facial health. So how to treat ringworm on a baby's face? In order for your child to recover through treatment as soon as possible, the following is an introduction for you to learn about.

Nutrition and Diet: Diet should be taken at regular times and in regular amounts. It is best to drink breast milk. If you drink milk, drink more water, add less sugar, and boil it for a little longer. As age increases, you can be given multivitamin foods, but you should not eat too much. If constipation occurs, honey can be given or the diet can be changed. If you have indigestion, seek prompt treatment.

Precautions

1. Do not wash the skin lesions caused by baby eczema with water. It is strictly forbidden to use soapy water or hot water to wash. You can wipe it clean with vegetable oil and do not use strong irritating drugs.

2. The baby's hands should be properly restrained before going to bed to prevent scratching and causing widespread skin lesions.

3. Clothes should be loose, clean, and preferably made of cotton. Baby diapers should be changed and washed frequently.

4. Hormone ointments may cause side effects if used on the face or over a large area for a long time. Babies' skin is relatively tender, and improper use of medication often worsens the condition. Therefore, the medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.

Home medication (1) 0.2% diphenhydramine syrup 1-2 mg/kg body weight/day, orally in 3-4 doses. Or take 0.35 mg/kg body weight/day of chlorpheniramine orally in 3-4 doses. (2) For those with erosion and exudation, apply 3% boric acid solution as a wet compress, and then apply zinc oxide oil. When the exudate decreases, apply boron zinc paste 2-3 times a day. (3) For those with dry skin, apply 2-5% black bean distillate oil or coal tar ointment, or apply cortisone or skin-relaxing ointment 2-3 times a day.

First of all, there are many ways to treat ringworm on babies' faces, but for parents, first of all, through breastfeeding and hygienic care for the children, they can get good treatment and prevention. However, if the ringworm on the child's face is more serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for comprehensive treatment. Only through comprehensive treatment, coupled with the usual care and attention of the child, can the child's facial ringworm be cured as soon as possible and improve as soon as possible through treatment.