What's wrong with the newborn baby having small red spots all over his body?

Newborns have incomplete body functions and their skin is delicate and fragile. If they are not properly cared for, small red spots will easily appear on their body and face. Generally speaking, these small red spots are eczema. If they are not serious, you can observe them for a while and pay attention to daily care. If they are very serious, you should go to the hospital for formal examination and treatment. Only after a confirmed diagnosis can you give your baby medication. Here we will introduce you to the prevention of eczema.

Infant eczema is a common skin disease in infancy. It is an allergic disease, and the exact cause is sometimes difficult to find. Infant eczema is usually called "milk ringworm". If drugs used to treat "ringworm" are used to treat infant eczema, the condition will worsen. Infant eczema is first seen in infants aged 2-3 months, mostly occurring on the cheeks, forehead, between the eyebrows and head. In severe cases, it may also occur on the trunk and limbs. In the early stage, it is erythema, and later it develops into small dot-like papules and blisters, which are very itchy. The blisters are broken, exudate flows out, and scabs are formed after drying. The lesions are often distributed symmetrically. Eczema is sometimes a dry type, with a small amount of grayish-white bran-like scaling on the small papules. It can also be seborrheic type, with light yellow oily liquid oozing out of small maculopapules and later forming scabs. It is more common on the top of the head, between the eyebrows, beside the nose, and behind the ears, but the itching is not too obvious.

Prevention of baby eczema

Prevention of baby eczema is important. Children's underwear should usually be made of soft and loose cotton or fine fabrics, not chemical fiber fabrics. Avoid wool fabrics and knitted clothes for both inner and outer clothing. It is best to wear cotton padded jackets, cotton-padded jackets, flannel shirts, etc.

Pay close attention to the child's digestive status and whether he or she is allergic to foods such as milk, eggs, fish, and shrimp. Breastfeeding mothers should avoid eating such foods that are likely to cause allergies.

Children should avoid irritation from alkaline soaps, cosmetics or perfumes. Do not receive BCG or other preventive vaccinations during the illness period. Avoid contact with patients with herpes simplex (commonly known as "fever sores") to prevent the development of herpetic eczema.

Infant eczema is a common skin disease in infancy. The baby has just come into this world and needs to adapt to the new environment. Parents should pay more attention and observation during daily care to help their babies go through their infancy smoothly. Mothers who need to breastfeed should also pay attention to their diet, drink plenty of water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and provide the best nutrition for their baby.