Identification of prickly heat in babies
Prickly heat in babies refers to an inflammatory reaction caused by clogged pores when the skin on the baby\’s body is excessively moist and hot. It usually occurs in summer or in humid environments. Common symptoms include numerous small rashes on the skin, especially on the neck, armpits, fingers, thighs, etc. These prickly heat rashes are usually small white, red, or clear-colored particles that are not itchy but may have a slight stinging and scratching sensation. There are several aspects to identifying prickly heat in babies.
First, observe whether there are small rashes on the baby\’s neck, head, abdomen, back, buttocks and other parts.
Secondly, after the baby goes to bed or wakes up during the day, observe whether the skin on the baby\’s body is moist.
Third, after small particles suspected of prickly heat appear on the baby\’s skin, gently squeeze the surrounding skin and observe whether these small particles will shed a lot of sweat.
Finally, after such a small rash appears on the baby\’s skin, observe whether there is redness and swelling on the skin and whether there are signs of infection.
Treatment of prickly heat in babies
When you find that your baby has prickly heat, you should take appropriate treatment measures to prevent the symptoms from getting worse. The treatment methods for infant prickly heat include the following aspects.
First, keep the indoor environment clean and dry and avoid excessive heat and humidity.
Secondly, replace bathing with room temperature water, avoid high temperature water baths or long-term water baths, and avoid using too much soap or shampoo.
Third, wear loose, breathable clothes, reduce the time of using diapers, and avoid using towels and cotton cloths with high friction to dry the baby\’s skin.
Finally, use special baby powder, liquid or cream for prickly heat and gently apply it on the baby\’s face, abdomen, back, lower limbs and calves to reduce inflammation, relieve itching and soothe the skin. At the same time, avoid using too many antibiotics to treat infant prickly heat to avoid causing side effects and damage to the baby\’s body.
Prevention of prickly heat in babies
Prickly heat in infants is caused by a hot and humid environment and poor sweat excretion. Therefore, preventing the occurrence of prickly heat is also related to environmental factors. To prevent prickly heat in babies, you can start from the following aspects.
First, keep the room ventilated and dry, avoid hot and humid environments, and reduce skin humidity.
Secondly, avoid factors such as direct sunlight, too high water temperature during bathing, and too frequent diaper changes.
Third, when changing diapers, choose a well-ventilated and dry place to change, such as outdoors or a well-ventilated dark corner.
Finally, use high-quality baby skin care products, such as bath soap, talcum powder, etc. specifically for baby skin, and avoid using too many soap-based cleansers.
Psychological counseling for infants with prickly heat
Babies have relatively poor skin resistance, so prickly heat is also a pain and burden for babies. At this time, parents can take the following measures to provide psychological counseling to the baby.
First, comfort the baby with soft and warm words, and fully demonstrate your love and care for the child.
Secondly, through baby games, toys, etc., shift the baby\’s focus from prickly heat to other aspects and adjust their emotions.
Third, provide timely prickly heat care and treatment to the baby to ensure the comfort of the baby\’s skin.
Finally, parentsWe should pay close attention to the baby\’s psychological changes, detect and relieve its psychological burden in time.
Summary
Although heat rash in babies is a common skin problem, there are different treatments and prevention methods for different causes and prevention factors. Parents should always pay close attention to the skin condition of their babies and take scientific and standardized measures for care and treatment. At the same time, we actively provide psychological counseling for babies to reduce their pain and improve their psychological well-being. Only in this way can the purpose of protecting and promoting the healthy growth of infants and young children be truly achieved.
