Most Common Infant Skin Problems…
Aug 16, 2015
Most Common Infant Skin Problems…
Babies generally develop
some sort of rashes and
spots during the first few
months of life.
Which are caused by ???
Hormonal changes
Immature pores
Inflammation Infection
But here’s a good news...
It has
solutions
too…
Let’s here discuss the
common problems & what to
do about them ???
Heat Rash
Too much sweating
Hot, humid weather
Too much layers of clothing
Tiny red bumps on your baby’s
chest, neck, stomach and buttocks
Cool your baby off
Remove her clothing
Apply cool wet washcloths to her skin
Avoid using special rash ointments
Baby Acne
It is also called neonatal & it is
caused by maternal hormones.
Mainly appears on the cheeks,
forehead & chin
Can be hormonal
Due to medication
Reaction due to skin care products
It usually clears up without treatment
Don’t scrub your baby’s face
Use gentle soaps designed for babies
Don’t put lotion on your child’s skin
Baby Eczema
Dry skin
Irritants
Heat & sweat
Allergens
Scaly red patches on cheeks, scalp
and forehead
It is very itchy
Don’t let the skin to get dry
Use moisturizing soap
Apply moisturizer after bath
Use fabrics or cotton clothes
Nappy Rash
Wearing a wet nappy for so long
Urine infection
Material of the nappy
Nappy area will look red and
irritated
The skin may get warm & swollen
Don’t use nappy all the time
Check if the nappy is getting
allergic to your baby’s skin
Apply nappy rash cream
Hives
Insect bites
Viral infections
Medication reactions
Food sensitivities
Little red circles on the skin
Rinse the affected area
Apply a cool compress
Use calamine lotion to reduce
itchiness
Thank You
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