Each parent first of all cares about the he alth of their child. Along with frequent colds, allergies are a common baby disease. Most often, it manifests itself in the form of rough spots on the hands and face of the child. As soon as the parents see the baby's skin rash, they must establish the cause of its appearance, without which it is impossible to make a correct diagnosis and carry out the appropriate treatment of the disease. Why do children worry about dermatitis? The reasons can be very diverse. Consider the main ones.
Causes of dermatitis: nutrition and medicines
In children up to a year, flaky spots appear due to improper nutrition of a nursing mother, because as soon as she eats forbidden chocolate or citrus fruits in large quantities, it is quite possible that redness and peeling will appear on the child's skin. Often spots appear asa consequence of intoxication that occurred when the woman was pregnant, for example, due to a complex illness, an unbalanced diet, or taking illegal drugs. Therefore, expectant mothers should understand the full degree of responsibility for their child and do everything possible so that during pregnancy the food is complete and there is no illegal medication that can cause any harm to the fetus.
Why does the child have rough spots on the body? In children under 5 years of age, a very common cause of diathesis is allergic dermatitis. It can be food if allergic foods were eaten - citrus fruits, chocolate and the like, as well as contact - appeared due to poor-quality linen or a diaper. Red rough spots in a child appear on the cheeks and body, often in their place there is itching and swelling.
Other causes of diathesis
The reason for the appearance of rough spots on certain parts of the body of the crumbs may be helminthic invasion. Worms can get into the child's body through dirty hands or food, during the preparation of which sanitary standards were violated. Allergic dermatitis can appear as a reaction to the washing powder that is used when washing things, so it must be hypoallergenic. Often, a child has rough spots on the body as a reaction to the dry air in the room during the heating seasons. Synthetics, wool and fur are considered potential irritants, so it is better not to buy clothes made from this fabric for the baby.
The reasons for the appearance of red rough spots on the hands ofbaby
Most often, dermatitis appears on the hands. In addition to allergic diathesis and rashes due to malnutrition, there are other reasons for the appearance of rough spots on the skin.
If a child has rough spots on his body in winter or autumn, you should think about whether the weather could have led to this due to hypothermia of the hands, if the baby walked outside without gloves. You should especially take care of the baby's skin if there is a strong wind or frost outside, therefore the presence of warm gloves that completely cover the child's hands is a must. In addition, a special protective cream must be applied to the skin before the street. If rough spots appear on the hands, it is better to wrap a sterile bandage on them so that the baby cannot comb the skin and wounds do not appear at the site of diathesis that will heal for a long time.
Dr. Komarovsky about diathesis
Evgeny Komarovsky is a pediatrician whose advice is very popular with all mothers in the vast CIS countries. Is diathesis dangerous? Komarovsky believes that this is not a disease, but a predisposition to diseases, which is caused by heredity and external factors, such as ecology, nutrition, water quality, medication, daily routine, living conditions. Diathesis should be considered as an anomaly in the development of the child, which may be a predisposition to disease or an inadequate response to food and other normal stimuli.
In addition to allergic diathesis, Komarovsky allocates lymphatic-hypoplastic (predisposition toinfectious diseases) and neuro-arthritic (diabetes mellitus and predisposition to obesity). How to treat diathesis? Komarovsky focuses on the fact that before parents start treating a child, they should review the baby's diet, daily routine and lifestyle.
How to treat rough spots on the body of a child
After the pediatrician establishes the cause of diathesis, it is urgent to move on to treatment, which should be comprehensive. If rough spots appeared as a result of allergic dermatitis, it is urgent to eliminate the allergen. In addition, we should not forget that diathesis affects the skin much more intensively if the room has a low level of humidity, since dry air makes the skin defenseless against the action of microbes and viruses, depriving it of its natural protective film. Therefore, it is very important to use industrial or natural air humidifiers, especially during the heating period. It is necessary to carry out regular cleaning in the house and it is advisable to limit the contact of the child with pets during the illness.
In order for the skin of the crumbs to breathe freely, you should wear it exclusively in cotton clothes. When washing, you must use strictly hypoallergenic powders intended for washing baby clothes. Of course, in the cure of diathesis, it is important to provide the baby with outdoor walks away from highways, factories and other industrial enterprises. If a child has rough spots on the body due to food allergies, nutrition should be adjusted. ATit should contain as little sugary foods and exotic fruits as possible.
What ointments should be used during the treatment of diathesis
For skin care, it is also important to choose a good baby cream that a pediatrician can advise. Without the consent of the doctor, it is forbidden to buy an ointment, since he prescribes it depending on the nature of the rash. For mild rashes, these are emollient and moisturizing creams. Most often, these are products based on lanolin - a special substance that creates a protective barrier on the skin that prevents viruses and bacteria from getting inside the epidermis. It is undesirable to use hormonal ointments, since their components can cause serious diseases of the internal organs. However, if there are severe exacerbations of the disease, these drugs may also be used.
Prevention of the appearance of flaky spots on the body
If the skin on the hands of the crumbs begins to peel off, it means that mistakes were made either in nutrition or in caring for the child. The older the baby becomes, the more his digestive system strengthens, therefore, at an older age, food allergies are not so common, which cannot be said about babies. Starting from six months, when complementary foods are introduced, it is very important to choose hypoallergenic foods, starting with cereals and vegetables. Exotic fruits should only be given after a year.
If mom doesn't know exactly what food she's allergic to, keep a food diary and record the time of introduction of the new food and the reaction tohim. If the baby has just started complementary foods, each product should be given strictly once every 5 days in order to accurately fix which of them the allergy began. The nutrition of children should be treated as responsibly as possible, not giving them harmful foods. In the room where the baby sleeps and spends more time, you need to regularly ventilate, it is also advisable to buy a humidifier so that the humidity level is at the required level.
Errors in the treatment of rough spots
Parents in the treatment of diathesis should ensure that all instructions of the pediatrician are followed exactly. The prescribed diet should not be stopped, as well as skipping the necessary medications. How to cure dermatitis? The reasons for its appearance must be completely excluded from the daily life of the crumbs. If the baby asks for a forbidden candy, you should not worry that if he doesn’t get it, he will remain hungry, it’s better to take him out into the fresh air so that after walking enough, the child gets hungry and eats everything that is offered to him.
