Children's palms are dry and not moist

There are many reasons for children's dry and dull palms. Children's skin is relatively delicate, which can easily lead to chapped hands and feet. This is caused by a lack of vitamins and trace elements, and of course it is also related to personal constitution. In this case, parents should focus on supplementing their children with vitamin A, vitamin B complex, and foods rich in vitamin C. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Children's palms are dry and not moist

There are no herpes or peeling, so it is probably caused by chapped hands and feet, which is mostly caused by lack of vitamins, trace elements and personal constitution. It is recommended that you go to the dermatology department for a fungal examination and make a clear diagnosis before considering the next treatment plan.

Which vitamins are most likely to be deficient in children?

Vitamin A: Vitamin A is known as the beauty vitamin for “bright eyes and white teeth”.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiency usually occurs in infants between 2 months and 1 year old, pregnant women and breastfeeding women. Children who lack vitamin D are prone to rickets. The easiest way to supplement vitamin D is to get some sun exposure.

Vitamin B1: Vitamin B1 is highest in grain products with germ and bran.

Vitamin B2: Vitamin B2 deficiency is relatively common in our country.

Vitamin C: The most common symptoms of vitamin C deficiency are bleeding gums and subcutaneous punctate hemorrhages.

Principles of choosing vitamins for children

1. Look at the ingredients: it contains many types of vitamins and a high ratio of ingredient content.

2. Smell the vitamins: Children are more likely to accept and like vitamins with fruit flavor.

3. Taste: Children can easily accept and like the taste of fruits.

4. Chewing feeling: Vitamin tablets with a gummy feel, children love it.

5. Packaging style: Individually packaged food is convenient for children to eat every day, without being disturbed by the outside air, and is more hygienic.

Types of vitamins

There are many types of vitamins, which can be divided into fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins based on their properties. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins. These vitamins can exert excellent effects when combined with fats. However, because they can dissolve in fats, once excessive intake cannot be excreted from the body, it may cause excessive vitamins and cause a burden on the body. As for water-soluble vitamins, it is just the opposite. They dissolve in water. Even if too much intake is taken, it will be excreted from the body with urine. Therefore, it is best to take enough water-soluble vitamins every day. Vitamin B and vitamin C are water-soluble vitamins.