What causes red spots on babies?

What causes red spots on babies' bodies? For many parents, this is something they always don't understand, and they are always particularly worried. After all, babies can't speak, and they can't express where they are uncomfortable. So when they see red spots on their children's bodies, they will worry whether the children have a serious illness. Let us now understand the causes of red spots on children's bodies.

Many babies will develop red spots on their bodies shortly after birth, which will be very itchy. So why do babies get red spots on their bodies? Because babies' skin is the most delicate, it is also most prone to problems. Red spots are very easy to appear on babies' bodies, so what causes red spots on babies? This phenomenon of red spots on babies may be infant eczema, or it may be caused by allergies and other reasons. Most children will be like this, and they will no longer be allergic to it by about ten months. Many babies are like this. One day, they will have no problem drinking milk, eggs, fish, shrimp, etc.

The erythema on the body of newborns mainly manifests as scattered erythema of varying sizes. This skin disease is called neonatal allergic erythema, formerly known as neonatal toxic erythema. It is a very common phenomenon in the neonatal period, with an incidence of about 30% to 70%. It is generally more common in full-term newborns and less common in premature infants. The mechanism of neonatal erythema is still not very clear.

There are two reasons for the appearance of erythema on newborns: one is that the newborn absorbs certain allergens through breast milk and the gastrointestinal tract, or the endocrine hormones from the mother cause an allergic reaction in the newborn; the other is that the newborn's skin is delicate, the subcutaneous blood vessels are rich, and the stratum corneum is not fully developed. In this way, when the fetus is delivered from the mother and comes from the amniotic fluid to a dry environment, and is stimulated by the air, clothes and bathing products, erythema may appear on the skin.

Experts remind: The appearance of erythema on newborns is a benign physiological phenomenon in the neonatal period. The child's parents and family members do not need to worry too much about it. Through enhanced observation and attention to care, the erythema can mostly disappear on its own after a few days. If you need to take medication, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor and do not take it on your own to prevent adverse drug reactions.

Through this article, everyone knows what causes erythema on babies' bodies, so mothers don't need to be too nervous. Pay more attention to whether there is anything inappropriate in the environment where the children live. Also, pay attention to bathing the children and changing their clothes regularly. This will make the children healthier. Parents must pay attention to this.