Newborn baby eczema on head

Eczema is a very common disease, especially for newborns. This disease is more likely to occur because newborns have weaker body resistance and low immunity, and they cannot wash their bodies frequently. It is easy for newborns to get eczema on their heads, but do not use hot water to wash. You can add some potassium permanganate to warm water, but be sure to use gentle techniques and not use too much force. Let's take a look at the specific methods below.

Eczema is a skin inflammatory reaction with severe itching caused by a variety of internal and external factors. It is divided into three stages: acute, subacute and chronic. The acute phase has an exudative tendency, while the chronic phase has infiltration and hypertrophy. Some patients directly present with chronic eczema. The skin lesions are characterized by polymorphism, symmetry, itching and easy recurrence.

The causes of eczema are complex and are often the result of the interaction of internal and external factors. Internal factors such as chronic digestive system diseases, mental stress, insomnia, excessive fatigue, mood changes, endocrine disorders, infections, metabolic disorders, etc., and external factors such as living environment, climate change, food, etc. can all affect the occurrence of eczema. External stimuli such as sunlight, cold, dryness, heat, hot water washing, various animal furs, plants, cosmetics, soaps, artificial fibers, etc. can all induce it. It is a delayed allergic reaction caused by complex internal and external factors.

1. General prevention and treatment principles: Look for possible causes, such as work environment, living habits, diet, hobbies, thoughts and emotions, as well as the presence or absence of chronic lesions and visceral organ diseases. 2. Internal therapy: Use antihistamines to relieve itching. If necessary, use two together or alternately. Generalized eczema can be treated with oral or injected corticosteroids, but they should not be used for a long time. 3. Topical therapy: Choose appropriate dosage form and medicine according to the condition of skin lesions. For acute eczema, local washing and wet compresses with normal saline, 3% boric acid or 1:2000-1:10000 potassium permanganate solution, and calamine lotion for astringency and protection. Subacute and chronic eczema should be treated with appropriate glucocorticoid creams, tar preparations or immunomodulators, such as tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus ointment. Add antibiotic preparations for secondary infection.