How to treat itchy skin in children?

Children's skin is very delicate and is therefore prone to a range of skin problems. Many children have experienced itchy skin. When children have itchy skin, parents will be very worried. In fact, conditions such as skin itching are caused by multiple factors, so if you want to treat skin itching, you must first identify the specific causes of skin itching, and then treat it according to the causes.

There are many reasons that cause baby's skin itching, the most common one is allergy. Complementary foods, skin care products, toys and clothing may all become allergens. Secondly, baby's skin that is too dry can also cause itching.

Babies have poor self-control, so parents can try using an ice pack through a dry cloth to apply ice to the baby, or gently pat the itchy area.

Some foods will aggravate the feeling of skin itching, such as eggs, seafood, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, etc. However, every baby is sensitive to different foods, so parents should observe their baby for a long time and avoid leaving food around the baby's mouth to reduce irritation.

The water temperature for bathing your baby should be moderate, preferably between 33℃ and 40℃. Water temperature that is too high can easily wash away the oil on your baby's skin. The sooner you wash, the better. Avoid using irritating chemicals and disinfectants.

When the baby sweats less, you can choose to wash the armpits, hands and feet and other parts; reduce the use of alkaline soap as much as possible. Mothers are advised to choose mild, non-irritating bath products, because this will not damage the baby's sebum layer, but also can clean and prevent skin itching symptoms.

Skin itching, dust and dust mites are the most common allergens and one of the key factors causing baby's skin itching. Therefore, it is best not to use carpets at home, and you should try to use leather and wooden furniture.

Prevention is the main approach for children's skin pruritus, and a suitable living environment can effectively prevent the occurrence of skin pruritus. Parents must pay attention to keeping the house clean to reduce the dust content. You also need to pay attention to the indoor temperature, it is best to keep it at around 25 degrees Celsius. In addition, you need to keep your baby away from substances such as laundry.