The rash on the face of the baby is a fairly frequent phenomenon, terrifying many parents. The reasons for its development can be many. In addition, different causes can cause a different rash, but it is located in the same place.
Hormonal rashes
As a rule, rashes, localized on the face of the baby, are caused by the formation of a hormonal background . In this case, the rash has the appearance of small pimples, mostly red, which go over the neck, and even on the scalp of the baby.
Quite often, around 2-3 weeks, a newborn appears pimples, which have an abscess in the center.
Allergy
The next most common cause of rash on the face (cheeks) in the baby can be an allergic reaction. Especially often observed in infants breastfed with breast milk. It occurs as a result of non-observance by the mother of a diet or when a new product is added to the ration of crumbs. For example, a rather strong allergen is a protein from a chicken egg. That is why pediatricians do not recommend including it in the diet before 1 year, but give exclusively boiled yolk. In addition, a nursing woman simply must refuse to eat foods with red pigment.
Prickly heat
Quite often, young mothers, because of lack of sufficient experience, put on too much heat for the crumb, as a result of which he sweats intensely. Due to the fact that his sweat and sebaceous glands do not work stably, a rash appears that is localized both on the face and on the head of the baby. In addition, often sweating is the result of non-hygiene. Therefore, especially in the hot season, the child should take a bath every day.
Pustulosis
In rare cases, the cause of the rash may be neonatal pustularis. This disease occurs in about 20% of children. It requires medical treatment. Its peculiarity is that pimples do not have contaminated pores in the center, and rarely fester, so that a focus of inflammation around them does not form, which only makes it difficult to detect them.
With neonatal cephalic pustules, a change in the skin relief is observed, which is quite difficult to distinguish visually. It is detected by palpation. In rare cases, reddish pustules are formed, which are localized in the neck and face of the child.
Prevention and treatment
Prophylaxis plays a big role in the fight against the rash on the face, head of the baby. Therefore, my mother, in order to prevent her appearance, must adhere to the following rules:
- Daily wash your baby with clean boiled water. For such manipulations, it is also possible to use solutions of string and chamomile, which have antiseptic properties.
- Constantly maintain the physical parameters of the air in the room at the optimum level: temperature 18-21, humidity up to 70%.
- To adhere to hypoallergenic diet if the child is breastfed.
- If a large surface area of the face is affected by a rash,
it is necessary to see the doctor. - As a rule, when a rash occurs, the child should not use antihistamines, alcohol solutions (green tea, calendula), manganese solution, hormonal ointments, antibacterial drugs.
Thus, observing all the above rules, the mother herself can prevent the development of the rash in the child and prevent its spread. In this case, it is worth remembering that before using any of the funds, it is important to consult with a dermatologist, who, if necessary, will appoint competent treatment.