What is the reason for the blood streaks on the baby's face?

What every parent fears most is that some problems will occur in the baby's body. We all know that the baby's skin is particularly delicate and sensitive, and any slight symptoms are particularly easy to observe. However, bloodshot on the baby's face is a relatively common phenomenon. We all know that there are many capillaries on the face, which are often caused by capillary dilation and other reasons. In order to effectively alleviate such symptoms, parents must grasp the cause and then adjust it. Let's understand what is going on with bloodshot on the baby's face.

What is the reason for the blood streaks on the baby's face?

Genetic baby has red blood streaks on the face:

Hereditary red blood streaks on the baby's face is an autosomal dominant disease, characterized by dilation of capillaries and venules accompanied by bleeding in the skin, mucous membranes and internal organs. The cause of the disease is still unknown. The basic pathological changes are congenital capillary contraction and relaxation defects, which are manifested by thin blood vessel walls. The walls of some capillaries, arterioles and venules are composed of only a layer of endothelial cells, and are surrounded by only a layer of muscleless, inelastic connective tissue. The blood vessels cannot contract, resulting in hemangioma-like enlargement of the capillaries, arterioles and venules, and arteriovenous fistulas may occur.

Congenital baby has red blood streaks on the face:

The red blood streaks on the baby's face are caused by congenital malformation of capillaries, and the blood vessel walls are weak, so that they cannot contract. This disease usually occurs on the face, neck, back of the head, and scalp at birth or shortly after birth. It can be unilateral and scattered, or bilateral and multiple. Initially, there is a lesion of varying sizes, light red, dark red, or purple-red on the skin or mucous membrane, ranging from the size of a needle tip to a limb or half of the trunk. After crying, the color deepens, the boundaries are clear, the shapes vary, it does not protrude above the skin, but is higher in some areas. After pressure, it fades partially or completely, and the surface becomes smooth. As age increases, children or young adults may develop symptoms or nodular lesions, mostly occurring in the lower legs and feet, which may manifest as painful purple-blue nodules and plaques, which may also ulcerate.

Symptoms of red blood streaks on baby's face:

The cause of hereditary red blood streaks on babies' faces is unknown. The lesions resemble spiders in shape, and radial capillary dilation can be seen with the naked eye, resembling spider legs. Slightly raised, arterial pulsation can be seen after compression. The sizes vary, with the largest being 1~1.5cm in diameter. It often occurs on the face, neck, and hands, but can also occur on the upper trunk. Most patients have a single lesion, often on one side. If multiple lesions occur, it is necessary to rule out liver disease. For example, spider capillary dilation occurring in the nasal mucosa and lips is difficult to differentiate from hereditary hemorrhagic capillary dilation.

The above is an introduction to what causes bloodshot on a baby's face. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for this phenomenon. When such symptoms occur, parents must understand whether it is congenital or acquired. If necessary, take the baby to the hospital for examination and treatment. In addition, do not always squeeze and touch the baby's facial skin with your hands.