What to do if your baby's skin is rough

The baby's skin is rough, which is a very abnormal phenomenon, because the baby's skin should be very delicate and rosy, which is normal. Therefore, many parents want to fully understand what to do if their baby's skin is rough? The following content gives a detailed answer. For many babies who have this situation, parents must pay attention.

Reasons for baby's rough skin

Rough skin is also known as dry skin, and in its mildest form it may just be dry skin, causing little irritation or discomfort to our little ones. But some dry skin is caused by dry dermatitis or eczema, and may be often accompanied by skin inflammation. Once a rare condition, eczema can also cause redness and even bleeding, which can be so itchy that our babies cry. Dermatitis on the other hand is a reaction to a specific irritant or an allergic reaction and can directly lead to a red, itchy rash.

Use skin care products

If our baby just has dry skin, it may seem like we don't need to worry too much and simply look for a gentle, baby-friendly moisturizer for the baby. In the winter, when it gets colder both inside and outside and the air is drier, you may need to moisturize your baby's skin several times a day. It’s true that everyone has their favorite products, and different products work differently for different babies. Many people like products that have liquid paraffin and vaseline (white soft paraffin) in them. It is recommended to choose products that are lanolin, propylene glycol, and fragrance-free and preservative-free because they are gentle, especially for sensitive skin.

Bathing should be scientific

Make sure your baby doesn’t take a bath in water that’s too hot; dry skin can be made worse by overheating, and avoid soap, opting for milder cleansers instead. Our family doctor or pharmacist will advise what products are best to use when bathing your baby. When your baby is bathed, pat his skin gently rather than rubbing. Not only is this soothing to your baby's skin, it's also a lovely way to get close to your baby.

Take your child to the doctor if necessary

If our baby's skin starts to turn red or even bleeds, we need the advice of a professional dermatologist. It may not be eczema but an allergic reaction. In some cases, your doctor may recommend steroid creams to reduce inflammation. If used for a short period of time, these creams have few side effects and can work wonders, especially for skin that is prone to redness, swelling, eczema, etc. We can also get mild cortisone ointments over the counter at the pharmacy, and we recommend that our babies use this type of ointment. Because if an infection is present, steroid creams may make the problem worse, although mild creams are not always effective.

The above is a comprehensive introduction to what to do if your baby has rough skin? After reading the above introduction, you have understood some of the causes and some treatment methods. After understanding the causes, for the sake of your child’s health, you should choose the correct treatment method as soon as possible to make your child’s skin white, tender and rosy as soon as possible.