What to do if a one and a half year old baby has ringworm on his face

The skin on the baby's face is very tender and fragile, and it is easy to get acne, ringworm, pimples, etc. Some may also cause itching. The baby is very young and has no self-control, and sometimes he will scratch the pimples on his face. At this time, parents should pay attention and supervise their children when something grows on their children's faces and not let them scratch their faces. What exactly is ringworm on a child’s face? Now I will tell you what to do if your one and a half year old baby has ringworm on his face.

Eczema is a common allergic skin disease which can be divided into acute and chronic types. It can occur in any part of the body, but is more common on the face, head, around the ears, calves, armpits, elbows, scrotum, vulva and around the anus. The cause of the disease is unclear, and allergic constitution may be the main cause of the disease. Acute eczema is often distributed in different areas, and the rash has various forms, such as erythema, papules, blisters, erosions, exudate and crusting. The itching is severe and scratching may cause infection. The course of the disease is about 2-3 weeks, but it can easily become chronic and recur.

Chronic eczema is more common on the limbs. The symptoms include thickening and roughening of the skin, which may present as lichenification, desquamation, pigmentation, and severe itching. It often develops acutely and can last for months to years.

In case of acute eczema with obvious redness and swelling or excessive exudate, 3￣4% boric acid solution or 5% aluminum acetate solution can be used for wet compresses. For erythema, papules or blisters, apply calamine lotion or vibrating lotion. Chronic eczema can be treated with 3￣5% bran oil ointment. When the oral administration range is small and there is no exudation, dexamethasone cream or Fu Qingsong ointment can be applied externally. Oral medications include diphenhydramine, phenagar, cyproheptadine, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine also has a certain effect in treating eczema.

The above is the relevant content about ringworm on the face of a one and a half year old baby. Parents can use the above methods to solve these situations. When your baby has ringworm on his face, you should still pay attention to his diet and avoid eating fish, as this may make the condition more serious. Cooking some light porridge for your baby can also be of great help in your baby's recovery. I hope the above content can help you.