What is the cause of the red rash on the newborn's forehead?

When a newborn baby is just one month old or a few days old, there will be red spots on the forehead. The color will become darker and bigger. So what is the reason for the red spots on the forehead of newborn babies? The erythema on the newborn's forehead is convex and bulges like blood vessels. There is also a situation where the erythema is flat, surrounded by dandruff, and is very itchy. That is mostly milk eczema. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should try to eat light food and drink plenty of water. If the baby is drinking milk powder, he should drink more water, or switch to milk powder with hydrolyzed protein to prevent protein allergy.

This is neonatal erythema. The mechanism of occurrence of neonatal erythema is not very clear at present. There are two explanations: one is that the newborn absorbs certain allergens or endocrine hormones from the mother through breast milk and the gastrointestinal tract, which causes an allergic reaction in the newborn; the second is that the newborn's skin is delicate, with rich subcutaneous blood vessels and an imperfectly developed stratum corneum. Therefore, when the fetus is delivered from the mother's body 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. Neonatal erythema 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. By strengthening observation and paying attention to care, the erythema can mostly disappear on its own after a few days. If medication is necessary, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take medication on your own to prevent adverse drug reactions.

In this case, one should consider the birthmark mentioned in the examination you mentioned. Another possibility is that it may be a type of hemangioma. It is better to check again to determine the current situation. It is better to make a decision on treatment after clarifying the condition. In this case, if it is a birthmark, laser treatment can be considered, including laser treatment for small hemangiomas. At the same time, some Chinese medicines may also be effective, but it must be checked and treated in a regular hospital.

Parents must have known what the red spots on the forehead of a newborn are. Don’t be nervous when you see red spots on the forehead of a newborn. Mothers should pay special attention and just drink more water. However, it is also necessary to clearly confirm whether the forehead is raised or flat, and whether it is a birthmark or milk ringworm. It must be diagnosed clearly. I believe that babies will recover very quickly.