What is baby tinea?
Tinea infantum, also known as milk spots or baby eczema, is a common skin condition in infants that causes red, dry, rough, and flaky skin, especially on the face, head, arms, and legs of infants. . The symptoms of infantile ringworm are different from other eczema. The characteristic is that some skin will turn white or the skin will peel off like chaff.
Treatment methods for infantile ringworm
1. Eliminate contact allergens. For some babies with ringworm caused by allergies, you should try to avoid contact with substances that induce skin allergies, such as down, feather products, some cosmetics, etc.
2. Topical application. Moisturizers, vitamin A preparations, mild hormone topical preparations, etc. can be used. When applying, pat the affected area evenly to avoid friction.
3. Keep skin moist. The water temperature should not be too hot when bathing, and there is no need to use soap every day. When washing hair, avoid entering the eyes and inhaling the foam into the nose. You should also choose a shampoo that is easy to clean.
4. Adjust diet structure. Appropriately add some protein, vitamins, trace elements, fruits and vegetables, etc. to help the baby\’s nutrition be balanced.
Will baby tinea pedis heal on its own?
For most infantile ringworm, the skin symptoms usually resolve on their own between 6 months and 3 years old. However, in some specific cases, infantile ringworm will last for a long time, such as allergic eczema and other special types of infant eczema. In this case, it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment and use topical drugs such as hormones for treatment.
How to prevent recurrence and prevent infantile ringworm?
1. Keep your baby’s skin dry and clean. Let the baby dry naturally or gently press the skin dry. Do not wipe the baby\’s skin too hard. Pay attention to wiping the skin clean before and after bathing and every time you change a diaper.
2. Avoid using detergents and cosmetics. For babies with delicate skin, the use of detergents and lotions will irritate them and increase the probability of infantile ringworm.
3. Choose clothes made of breathable materials such as natural cotton or silk. Materials with poor breathability can inhibit the evaporation of sweat and sebum, leading to eczema.
Finally, regardless of whether infantile ringworm will heal on its own, parents should follow their child\’s medical guidance and recommendations, actively prevent and treat eczema, and do not blindly give medications to their children, which may cause side effects such as hormone dependence.
