The child's skin is very rough

Generally speaking, children's skin is very delicate, but because their bodies are still in the process of development, their skin is relatively fragile and easily stimulated by the external environment, resulting in various skin problems. For example, in the dry autumn and winter seasons, children's skin is more prone to cracking or allergies, which makes their skin become very rough. In addition, children with vitamin deficiency may also have rough skin.

1. Why does the child's skin become rough?

1. The child's rough skin is considered to be related to vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to supplement the child with multiple vitamins. Carotene can reduce rough skin. The child can be fed more foods such as carrots.

2. It may be keratosis pilaris, keratosis pilaris. Eat some green vegetables, liver, and foods high in protein. It is recommended to take your child to the dermatology department of the hospital for examination to determine the cause so as to provide symptomatic treatment.

3. The child’s condition is a problem of rough skin. It is necessary to pay attention to whether it is ichthyosis or chicken skin. You should see a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.

2. What to do if your child's skin is very rough

1. Children's rough skin and goose bumps may be keratosis pilaris

If a child's skin is rough like goose bumps, parents should pay attention. Chicken skin is keratosis pilaris, which is a skin disease related to genetics. The clinical treatment principle is to improve symptoms and avoid hair follicle infection. The treatment is to supplement vitamins, especially vitamin A. Eating more foods rich in vitamin A can help this disease to a certain extent. External use of urea cream to improve keratinocytes can alleviate symptoms and make the skin surface smoother.

2. The rough goose bumps on a child's skin may be pityriasis alba

"Pityriasis alba" is the most common white spot disease on the skin in children, commonly known as worm spots. The cause is unknown and may be related to many factors such as nutritional deficiency, intestinal parasites, sun exposure, dry skin, etc. Pityriasis alba mostly occurs on the face, and in some children it occurs on the neck, shoulders and upper limbs. The disease usually starts in spring, worsens in summer and subsides in autumn. The number of white spots varies, and most are round or oval in shape, grayish white in color, with unclear boundaries from normal skin, and have fine bran-like scaly desquamation on the surface. The children have no subjective symptoms or may have mild itching.

3. Children's rough skin and goose bumps may be dermatitis

If a child has rough skin and feels like small particles when touched, such children usually have a history of eczema on their face when they were young. If the skin starts to become rough at this age, atopic dermatitis is usually considered, and there is usually a family history of rhinitis or allergies. There is no good treatment method. The key is to pay attention to your diet and avoid eating allergic foods such as milk, egg yolks, etc. for a long time. Also, when using moisturizing products, you must first find the allergens. Is it caused by eating or contacting the allergens? You can recall and check it yourself, or you can go to a regular hospital to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment, including allergen testing.