Baby's belly has many rashes

Because the people who come into contact with babies every day are their parents, any physical problems with the babies can be observed by their parents in a timely manner. When changing clothes or bathing the baby, parents can observe some conditions on the surface of the baby's skin. Some parents have observed that many small red rashes appear on their baby's belly. At this time, parents need to understand the cause of the rash on their baby's belly in order to prescribe the right medicine.

What are the symptoms of neonatal rash

There are many causes of neonatal rash, which occurs on the cheeks, neck, elbows, wrists, and knee flexion sides. Young babies may feel itchy, and this condition may continue into childhood.

If parents have allergies, such as respiratory tract allergies, skin allergies, and asthma, the probability of their babies having allergies will also be higher. When a baby develops a rash, often cries for no reason, has anorexia, and is in a bad mood, parents should check whether the baby has allergic symptoms and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Neonatal rash is an allergic phenomenon and the rash will appear again and again. The rash can be very serious for a period of time. If parents pay attention to the baby's diet and avoid feeding the baby foods that are prone to allergies, the condition will improve after a period of time. However, once certain irritants exist, the rash will reappear.

What medicine is good for newborn rash

If it is allergic dermatitis and the symptoms are severe, the doctor will recommend the use of steroid ointment to improve the symptoms.

If it is diaper rash. If a baby is found to have seborrheic dermatitis, doctors will ask parents to apply vaseline or baby oil to the rash area when the symptoms are mild, and then gently rub with baby shampoo; if the symptoms are severe, apply steroid ointment to improve skin condition. It is best to delay adding complementary foods until six months later.

However, babies have individual differences. If you find that they are not adapted or are allergic, then postpone adding the food. Depending on the symptoms of diaper rash, the doctor will prescribe an ointment containing a small amount of steroids, antibiotics or antifungal ointment to treat the condition.

If it is roseola, no special treatment is needed. Just help the baby replenish water and reduce the fever. Generally, the fever caused by the rash will gradually subside. Unless there is cramps or bulging of the anterior fontanelle, a follow-up examination is needed.

Precautions for newborn rash

The most important thing to note for babies suffering from neonatal rash is to keep the baby's bottom dry, change the diaper immediately if it is wet, and simply wash the baby's bottom with clean water after the baby poops, then let the bottom dry, and then wrap it with a diaper. You may wish to use wet wipes when going out. But be careful not to wash your baby's butt more than three times a day, and do not wash it too hard to avoid hurting the baby's delicate skin.

When your baby sweats a lot, please change your baby's underwear and diapers frequently and replenish your baby with water. Many infectious diseases can cause fever and rash in babies, so they must be carefully diagnosed and treated by a doctor to find out the correct cause of the disease as early as possible.

In terms of diet, pay more attention to feeding your baby some light and easily digestible food, and give him more water, fruit and vegetable juice, etc.

Mom and dad should pay attention to cutting their baby's nails frequently. Cut your baby's nails frequently to prevent them from scratching their skin and causing secondary infection.