Baby Skin And Rashes And You

 

Babies skin is just naturally more sensitive than adults skin is and there are several skin problems that you will likely notice. Most of these are nothing to worry about and can be easily taken care of at home without seeing the doctor. This article will discuss baby skin and rashes and tell you what you should look for.

You may notice little pink pimples on your babies skin. These are completely normal and are likely caused by exposure to maternal hormones in the womb. They do not require treatment and will probably go away after a period of time. They may also go away and come back several times.

Little white bumps on the nose and face are called millia. They are normally caused by blocked oil glands and will clear up later on. As the child get older, their oil glands will open up and enlarge and the millia will disappear.

Most of us know that if a child has a yellowish tint to their skin and eyes it is jaundice. This is also a common problem caused by an excess of bilirubin in the child’s system. It can be treated by an application of blue or white lights to the skin by your doctor.

Eczema will often show up on babies because of their dry, sensitive skin and can also be caused by allergies. This rash consists of red, itchy patches often on the chest, arms, legs, face, elbows, and behind the knees. The doctor will be able to tell you the best treatment for this but some simple things that may help are to use a gentler soap, gentle detergent on the babies clothes without fabric softener, and using a steroid cream.

Fungal infections are often common in a child and will look different in different areas. In the mouth, it will look like a crust of dried milk, in the diaper area it will look like an intense red rash that has smaller bumps around the edges. Fungal infections occur mostly in moist, dark areas so you will want to check places like the creases of the thighs. Your doctor will be able to prescribe and appropriate treatment for dealing with this problem.

Bacterial infections tend to be more serious and can manifest themselves in several different ways. Examine your child’s rash to determine if it has any of the following warning signs: fluid filled blisters, small red or purplish dots that do not lighten with pressure, areas that look wet and oozing, and rashes that extend beyond the diaper areas. These could be signs of a serious infection and you should take your child to the doctor immediately if you see them.

In short, most of the rashes that you see will not be anything serious. Hopefully this article will help to alleviate some of the common worries that new parent’s often have. If in doubt about any rash that you see, call your doctor. You can never be too safe with your new child.