What should I do if my baby has a small red spot on his forehead?

Babies' bodies are not yet fully developed and are easily affected by the external environment. However, many parents are first-time parents and it is inevitable that they will be negligent. Some friends may find small red spots on their baby’s forehead and don’t know what the cause is. It may be a manifestation of eczema. If it is confirmed to be eczema, the following methods can help you.

Children with eczema initially develop red skin and rashes, followed by roughness and flaking of the skin. Touching the child's skin feels like touching sandpaper. Heat and humidity can make eczema more obvious. Eczema is a manifestation of baby's skin allergy.

1. Cold wet compress.

Use 4 to 6 layers of fine gauze, dip them in mineral water or purified water, until there is no dripping, and apply the wet gauze to the wound. The time and frequency of replacement will be determined according to the amount of eczema exudate, 2 to 3 times a day.

2. Clean and apply with breast milk. Cleaning the eczema on the baby's face with breast milk can relieve the eczema. Try not to use hormone-containing eczema drugs for newborn babies. Mother’s breast milk contains some antibacterial factors and has a certain moisturizing and hydrating effect on the skin. But this method is generally slow to take effect.

3. Use eczema cream suitable for babies. Eczema cream is mainly used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and infant eczema. It has antibacterial and antipruritic effects, but be careful: when using it on babies, only apply a thin layer on the areas with eczema.

4. Use potato chips.

Potato juice contains alkaline substances which are good for the skin. It can be used to treat eczema and has a certain antibacterial effect. But potatoes alone are not enough to eliminate the problem fundamentally.

5. Add coix seed to complementary food.

Cook coix seeds and glutinous rice into porridge, add a small amount of rock sugar, and eat it as a snack. It can prevent and relieve eczema.

Coix seed has the effect of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, and is suitable for spleen deficiency type eczema. If your baby does not eat well and is prone to eczema, this method can be used to treat it.

The above provides some external application and dietary methods, which are generally effective. If parents are not sure about the cause of the red spots on their baby's forehead, remember not to use topical medications indiscriminately. This may lead to using the wrong medicine and missing the best treatment period for the baby. I hope the above can help everyone.