Level 1: What is prickly heat
Prickly heat, also known as sweat rash, refers to a skin inflammation caused by the obstruction of the sweat gland duct openings. Babies are prone to prickly heat because their sweat glands are not fully developed. It usually appears as small red particles or blisters, mostly distributed on the head, neck, chest, armpits, etc.
Level 2: How to prevent babies from getting prickly heat
1. Keep clean and dry: shower and change clothes frequently to avoid excessive sweating.
2. Pay attention to the ambient temperature: maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity.
3. Wear breathable clothes: Choose cotton or clothes with good breathability.
4. Avoid using greasy and heavy skin care products and cosmetics.
5. Massage your baby regularly: Promote blood circulation and help sweat to be discharged from the body.
Level 3: How to treat prickly heat in babies
1. Keep it clean and dry: Clean the affected area with warm water every day and keep it dry.
2. Use ointment: You can choose an ointment containing zinc oxide and apply it to the affected area.
3. Avoid friction: Avoid wearing tight clothes or using friction sheets for your baby.
4. Keep it breathable: You can leave your baby exposed or wear breathable clothes.
5. Pay attention to your diet: avoid irritating foods and greasy and heavy-flavored foods.
6. Seek medical treatment promptly: If prickly heat is severe or accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical treatment promptly.
Level 4: What to do if prickly heat persists for a long time
If your baby has prickly heat that does not heal for a long time, you should consider whether there are other skin diseases. You can go to a professional hospital for examination, diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, be sure to keep it clean and dry, avoid excessive sweating and friction, and pay attention to your diet and living habits.
Level 5: How to relieve the discomfort caused by prickly heat in babies
1. Keep it clean and dry: Clean the affected area with warm water every day and keep it dry.
2. Use ointment: You can choose an ointment containing zinc oxide and apply it to the affected area.
3. Use an ice pack: You can apply an ice pack to the affected area to relieve itching and discomfort.
4. Pay attention to your diet: avoid irritating foods and greasy and heavy-flavored foods.
5. Keep a happy mood: Avoid anxiety and tension in your baby and maintain a good attitude.
Level 6: How to prevent your baby from prickly heat infection
1. Wash your hands frequently: Keep your hands clean and hygienic to avoid bacterial infection.
2. Avoid scratching: Avoid scratching the affected area to avoid infection.
3. Regular disinfection: Change bed sheets, clothing, etc. regularly and carry out disinfection.
4. Pay attention to food hygiene: avoid eating unclean food and water.
5. Treat other skin diseases promptly to prevent cross-infection.
Article summary:
Prickly heat in babies is a problem that many parents will encounter. To prevent and treat this skin problem, we can take the following steps. First of all, keep clean and dry, wear breathable clothes, massage regularly, and avoid using greasy and heavy skin care products and cosmetics. Secondly, timely treatment is required. Measures such as using ointments and maintaining ventilation can relieve symptoms. If it does not heal for a long time, you should consider whether there are other skin diseases and go to a professional hospital for examination and treatment. At the same time, pay attention to food hygiene and avoid cross-infection. Maintaining a happy mood is also one of the important factors in preventing and alleviating prickly heat in babies.
