The phenomenon that will be discussed in this article is indeed capable of panicking a young mother, and other relatives will be worried. The kid, whose face radiated health yesterday, is suddenly covered with a characteristic rash today. The appearance of reddish pimples with white or yellowish centers is most reminiscent of juvenile acne or acne. What is the cause of this disease and how to deal with this problem? Whom to turn to for help or just meekly wait until the flowering of newborns passes by itself? Estet-portal offers to figure out what to do if this happened to your child.
"Blooming newborns": signs of a dermatological abnormality
Before we deal with the problem, let's get to know it in more detail. Perhaps your baby will not "bloom": this type of dermatological disorder does not happen to every child. Here is a list of the most characteristic symptoms of "flowering":
• the appearance of acne, mainly on the cheeks of the child. However, you may notice the same pimples on the neck or on the head;
• there is redness of the skin, the appearance of yellowish or whitish spots;
• the sebaceous glands work very actively, which leads to the appearance of greasy crumbs on the face;
• possible spread of the rash on the body of the child;
• despite all external manifestations, the baby does not feel any discomfort. In addition, it does not disturb the child, this condition does not lead to any consequences and does not require special medical procedures.
This last point is especially important. As a rule, with the appearance of a rash caused by an allergy, the baby usually suffers from itching. Earlier we wrote about dermatosis in a child, which is also a symptom of a rash.
"Blossoming of newborns": the main causes of the disease
If you find that your baby, who is not even a month old, has the above symptoms, do not rush to blame yourself for poor care or diet. In most cases, this happens in the process of adapting the baby to the conditions of life outside the mother's body.
The most interesting thing is that in children of different sexes, flowering is caused by various factors:
• For boys, a more typical cause of malaise is the manifestation of hormonal failure, in which, together with breast milk, an excess amount of maternal hormones enters the baby's body.
• In girls, flowering often occurs due to excessive activity of the sebaceous glands. Grease, along with dust, gets into the pores, which leads to the appearance of acne.
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Now that we have an idea of the symptoms and causes of this kind of dermatological disorder, it's time to talk about its treatment.
Of course, the most sensible step is to contact the pediatrician who sees your child. Despite the fact that this phenomenon does not pose any danger, it is important to understand its causes more precisely, and not at the level of assumptions.
What else should mom do to speed up the treatment? We suggest sticking to the following plan:
• If more experienced relatives, and then the doctor confirms the diagnosis — flowering (the scientific name sounds impressive: "neonatal cephalic pustulosis"), first of all, you should calm down — most likely, you are not to blame for anything. But you can’t worry and be nervous, this will affect lactation.
• The flowering of newborns does not mean the abolition of water procedures. Bathe and wash the child should be very careful. Use only high-quality baby soap without fragrance and dyes. Try to avoid rubbing, after washing, just blot the baby's skin with a soft towel or napkins.
• On the advice of a doctor, you can use special creams and ointments containing zinc oxide. They will dry pimples and form the thinnest film that will protect the affected area from pathogenic microbes.
Hydrogen peroxide is sometimes recommended, but be aware that it can dry out the skin. Apply it locally to the affected area with a clean cotton swab.
• Of the traditional medicine, decoctions of chamomile and string are very popular. They are usually added to bathing water.
• Analyze, and if necessary, adjust your diet, exclude questionable foods. It may not be about nutrition, but this measure will definitely not harm your baby.
which will protect the affected area from pathogenic microbes.
• Of the traditional medicine, decoctions of chamomile and string are very popular. They are usually added to bathing water.• Analyze, and if necessary, adjust your diet, exclude questionable foods. It may not be about nutrition, but this measure will definitely not harm your baby.
which will protect the affected area from pathogenic microbes. Hydrogen peroxide is sometimes recommended, but be aware that it can dry out the skin. Apply it locally to the affected area with a clean cotton swab.• Of the traditional medicine, decoctions of chamomile and string are very popular. They are usually added to bathing water.
• Analyze, and if necessary, adjust your diet, exclude questionable foods. It may not be about nutrition, but this measure will definitely not harm your baby.on the affected area with a clean cotton swab.• Of the traditional medicine, decoctions of chamomile and string are very popular. They are usually added to bathing water.• Analyze, and if necessary, adjust your diet, exclude questionable foods. It may not be about nutrition, but this measure will definitely not harm your baby.
on the affected area with a clean cotton swab.• Of the traditional medicine, decoctions of chamomile and string are very popular. They are usually added to bathing water.
• Analyze, and if necessary, adjust your diet, exclude questionable foods. It may not be about nutrition, but this measure will definitely not harm your baby.Be very careful when using traditional medicine. Do not violate the integrity of pimples, squeeze them out, make lotions and compresses. Chamomile and string will suffice.
If neonatal cephalic pustulosis is suspected, it is also worth remembering that
infectious diseases
can also be the cause of the rash. On the site estet-portal you can find many interesting articles on the health and education of children. Read also How to help your child lose weight
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