What is the cause of red spots on the baby's body?

The baby is cared for by the whole family as soon as he is born, and any symptoms of discomfort will worry the whole family. Red spots on babies' bodies are a common symptom, but parents are anxious and afraid, worrying that their children will have problems. So what is going on when red spots appear on the baby’s body? Next I will give you a detailed introduction.

Many babies will develop red spots on their bodies shortly after birth, which will be very itchy. So why do babies get red spots on their bodies? Because babies' skin is the most delicate, it is also most prone to problems. Red spots are very easy to appear on babies' bodies, so what causes red spots on babies? This phenomenon of red spots on babies may be infant eczema, or it may be caused by allergies and other reasons. Most children will be like this, and they will no longer be allergic to it by about ten months. Many babies are like this. One day, they will have no problem drinking milk, eggs, fish, shrimp, etc.

It is recommended to test the temperature under the baby's armpit when red spots appear on the baby's body. If it is above 38.5 degrees, consider taking antipyretics. If there is no fever, it is okay. Just take the antipyretic medicine according to the instructions. It takes at least three days for a baby to develop erythema and fever. If the baby is in good spirits, it is okay. After the fever subsides, the rash will appear. The rash will appear on the trunk first and then on other parts of the body. The rash is most common on the trunk and not so much on the limbs. The rash will appear for three to five days before gradually disappearing. During this period, closely observe your baby's mental state. If everything is normal, there is no need to worry.

What should you do if red spots appear on your baby's body? First, you should clean the skin and wash it with warm water. You need to use some plasters. Please note that it is best to choose medicines suitable for your baby and apply them in small amounts. Although hormones should not be abused, they are good medicine after all and should not be feared like a tiger. When red spots appear on babies' bodies, you can apply some baby-specific moisturizing oil. Keep your skin dry. In order to avoid serious situations, you must take your baby to the hospital for examination and let the doctor take the best treatment method.

It should be noted that when bathing your baby, it is advisable to use warm water and non-alkaline bath agents to clean the baby's body. For babies with red spots on their bodies, special attention should be paid to cleaning the folds of the skin. When taking a bath, the shower gel must be rinsed off. After washing, wipe the moisture off the baby's body and apply a non-oily moisturizer to avoid hindering the normal breathing of the skin.

It turns out that the red spots on babies' bodies are mainly caused by eczema. If parents find that their children have red spots on their bodies that are consistent with the other symptoms described above, then it is undoubtedly eczema. If a child has eczema, the most important thing is to keep the child clean and apply some ointment to treat eczema. If the condition is serious, it is better to go to the hospital in time for appropriate treatment.