Causes of eczema in newborns
Newborn eczema is one of the most concerning issues for parents. Eczema, also known as \”atopic dermatitis\” in medicine, is a skin disease caused by low immunity and genetic factors.
First of all, the skin of newborns is delicate and fragile, and the sebaceous glands and sweat glands are not fully developed, and the protective function of the skin is not perfect, so eczema is prone to occur. Secondly, newborns’ immune systems are not yet fully developed and are susceptible to infections, viruses and bacteria, which can cause eczema. Finally, family inheritance is also one of the main reasons for babies to develop eczema.
Common symptoms of neonatal eczema
For the treatment of newborn eczema, you first need to understand the common symptoms of baby eczema. Eczema often appears on the face, neck, elbows, hands, ankles, wrists, legs, and hidden affected areas of the wrists. Eczema causes flaky or red skin that is often itchy and can trigger pain and infection in severe cases.
How to effectively treat neonatal eczema
There are many different treatments for different symptoms of eczema in newborns. First of all, daily care is important. We should keep baby\’s skin dry, clean and moisturized and avoid using bath products with too many chemical ingredients.
Secondly, parents can also use ointments for topical treatment. Eczema symptoms can be reduced quickly by adding vitamins A and D, hormones, moisturizers and other compound ointments to the surface of the skin. However, it should be noted that some ointments may cause side effects such as allergies due to excessive pharmaceutical ingredients on the skin.
Finally, injectable antigenic therapy may be an option for neonatal eczema. This treatment method needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. On this basis, we can also combine treatment with traditional Chinese medicine, such as honeysuckle, sapodilla thorn, etc. The heat-clearing and detoxifying effects of these traditional Chinese medicines can relieve itching and inflammation of newborn skin and restore skin function.
Measures to prevent neonatal eczema
Although there are many treatments for neonatal eczema, prevention is better than cure. So we should pay attention to the following measures:
First of all, baby clothes should be made of soft, breathable materials. Avoiding the use of clothing containing dust, allergies, moisture and other ingredients can better prevent the occurrence of eczema.
Secondly, mothers need to pay attention to helping their babies clean their bodies in time, keep their skin clean, and avoid contamination from any external chemical substances and irritation from hot water or hot food.
Finally, parents need to pay attention to the baby\’s physical condition and avoid the stimulation of various allergens. For example, eating more propolis, seaweed, eggs, milk and other foods can easily cause allergies, etc., which in most cases can affect the baby\’s skin condition.
Summary
There are many causes of neonatal eczema, and there are many treatment options. To effectively prevent and treat infant eczema, first of all, in order to protect the skin of newborns, they should use warm water to bathe, and clothes should be made of soft and comfortable materials. Secondly, use some ointments and traditional Chinese medicine to treat the symptoms of neonatal eczema. Although treatments are diverse, there are many preventive measures to avoid illness in your baby. Finally, parents need to pay attention to their baby’s bodycondition and treat symptoms in a timely manner to keep your baby healthy.
