Dermatitis in infants: how to recognize and get rid of it?

Dermatitis is the body's response to external stimuli or food.The problem is a rash on the skin of a different nature and localization.Dermatitis can appear on the face, or on the hands or legs.Especially dangerous is the problem in newborns, because they can not say anything, and guess where it hurts, it is necessary only for crying.

Contents:

• Causes of dermatitis
• Types
• symptoms of dermatitis
• Diagnostics
• How to treat dermatitis in infants?
• Preventive measures

Causes of dermatitis

Appear dermatitis may actually because of all.The fact is that the skin of the newborn has not yet become accustomed to either diapers, or to diapers, or to the more synthetic, beautiful tights, which are bought in bundles.

Dermatitis can occur even because of foods that mom ate or who were offered to the baby.That is why the basis for the proper treatment of dermatitis is the establishment of the exact cause of its appearance.

Contributing factors:

• long stay in one diapers
• Wrong size diaper
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• too humid in the room or on the contrary, the air is too dry
• Genetic predisposition to dermatitis
• Unbalanced diet
• Violation hygiene
• use "adults»Hygienic supplies in the care of the baby( powder, soap, shampoo)
• Taking various medications in the first days of life( consumed(Especially for non-recommended foods such as eggs, citrus fruits, chocolate)
• Gluten or lactose intolerance

In an environment, there may also be allergens and irritantswhich negatively affect the state of crumbs, so doctors recommend regular wet cleaning, ironing children's clothes with a hot iron, the lack of color and air fresheners in the room where the baby lives.

If it was not possible to save the child, and on the cheeks, arms and legs redness should immediately show the child's pediatrician as inattention to stimuli may aggravate the condition of the baby.

Types

In places where there were rashes, skin reddens and edema, dermatitis is often accompanied by itching or pain.When joining a secondary infection, there are pustules and erosion of the skin.

The main types of dermatitis:

• Diaper is an inflammation of the skin that appears on the buttocks in the lower abdomen and in the inguinal folds due to prolonged exposure to the delicate skin of the crumbs of their own feces, with prolonged wearing of the diaper, in the absence of regular hygiene and constantly moist skin of the child.
• Atopic - a slowly developing problem, which is very difficult to recognize.Minor rashes in infancy can lead to serious consequences already by 3 years and the further, the more accompanying diseases appear in the child.
• Allergic - allergic reactions to food( new foods) or complementary foods.Underdevelopment of the gastrointestinal tract for up to a year does not allow the body to fully process food and under-split components can easily get into the bloodstream, therefore, with allergic dermatitis, the correct treatment tactic is required, and not simply elimination of the allergen.
• Seborrheic - has a fungal nature and appears on podvolosyanyh covers.Of the listed dermatitis, this species is the least dangerous to life and does not require treatment, it passes by itself.To quickly get rid of crust from crusts( which is seborrheic dermatitis) during bathing, he combs his hair, moistens the head with oil, and then rinsed with steamed crusts.
• Contact - is considered the norm for newborn babies, as a rule, every second child is exposed to it.The reasons are simple: not the diaper( inappropriate manufacturer), synthetic or tight clothing, a constantly wrapped baby or a fever in the room.Contact dermatitis appears on the hips, buttocks and in the perineum, it is quite easy to fight it.Change the company diapers, pick the right baby cream, put the baby in natural fabrics and often air and the room, and the ass crumbs.

As you can see, not all dermatitis is "bad", however, this does not mean that you can negligently treat the worry of crumbs.Pay maximum attention to the child and his health, get a pediatrician's advice and follow all the instructions so as not to start the disease.

Symptoms of dermatitis

The disease has two forms: acute and chronic.

The acute form of dermatitis is characterized by inflammation, which is accompanied by itching, pain and burning, often this form of the disease is accompanied by the appearance of blisters and necrosis, which after healing can leave scars.

For some types of dermatitis( atopic, allergic and contact), the appearance of blisters reveals their eruption and erosion.

The kid during the illness is restless and nervous, because he can not scratch the itchy places yet, he will cry and pinch with his legs.Perhaps even a rise in temperature against the background of crying and incessant itching.

If the dermatitis has passed into a chronic form, the baby can observe cyanosis of the skin, swelling, thickening of the skin in places of past inflammations, skin peeling and its cornification, cracks and, in rare cases, atrophy of the covers.

Any form of dermatitis in the absence of qualified treatment is dangerous and serious for the baby, so if there is something bothering you - contact the doctor, do not self-medicate, then follow the recommendations of grandmothers and grandfathers who will consider it necessary to recommend folk remedies.This is a very tiny little man who does not need a lotion or infusion of herbs, but high-quality medical care.

Diagnosis

The correct treatment begins with determining the form of dermatitis that has affected the child.At the initial stage, diagnostics are very important.

After consultation with a pediatrician, a mother with a newborn can be referred to an allergist who will take samples for the most common food allergens, remove scrapings from the affected skin, to examine them for mycotic lesions.

Skin tests for allergens are also applicable.Analyzes will be taken from the mother( blood, samples for allergens) and the child.

In parallel, blood samples will be taken for an increase in eosinophils( a sign of allergic dermatitis) and Ig E level in the blood( another sign of allergic dermatitis).

It should be noted that in such diseases as erythroderma and toxemia similar symptoms with dermatitis( blisters, itching and redness of the skin), but in the case of these diseases, emergency medical care is required.That is why it is so important besides a pediatrician to visit a dermatologist or an allergist at the appearance of the first signs of dermatitis.

How to treat dermatitis in infants?

For severe itching, redness, or blistering after consulting a specialist, the baby will be recommended to take antihistamines( Supradin), anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticosteroids( rarely used).Also prescribed is the Atopra emulsion - removes skin inflammation and is well tolerated by infants.

Following the examination of the pediatrician, the following measures will be recommended:

• Exclude allergens and stop introducing new foods into the lure( the same applies to the mother)
• Regular bathing( optional as a decoction of herbs such as chamomile or string)
• Long-lasting air baths
• Change of diaper manufacturer
• Change washing powder and soap for bathing
• Applying powders and creams under the diaper

In any case, in the absence of signs of allergyAnd atopic dermatitis should regularly show the baby to the doctor, follow the recommendations listed above in the future, the older the child, the more likely to make air baths, wear cotton clothes, try to minimize the use of synthetic fabrics.Over time, you need to teach your baby to do without pampers.

With the right approach to treatment, you can get rid of any dermatitis and fix the life of a crumb.The most important thing is to carefully look at it, monitor the skin condition, regularly use children's creams and oils and at the slightest manifestation of the problem: redness or acne should be reported to the doctor.

Preventive measures

If the baby has a tendency to dermatitis, try to protect it as much as possible in the usual life and completely eliminate irritants.If this can not be done, try to make them inaccessible to the kid, especially when he begins to explore the world.

For children who have never encountered dermatitis, the prevention is simple: bathing, regular change of clothes and diapers, the use of creams with the slightest reddening, the time of the changed sizes of panties and comfortable, spacious clothes.

In case of allergic dermatitis it is necessary to completely eliminate the allergen from the life of the crumbs, whatever it is, it should not touch it or it should not try this product for at least 3-5 years.

For diaper dermatitis, recommendations are recommended in frequent washing and changing diapers, regular airing of the ass and the use of powders and ointments.

Carefully and carefully monitor the selection of cosmetics for the baby, do not buy anything in the stock markets or in questionable stores, even if the product is much cheaper.

Baby cosmetics is a separate topic.It is better to buy it in pharmacies or certified stores that guarantee quality and hypoallergenic products.

You will learn more about the causes, treatment and prevention of dermatitis in newborn infants from the program of Dr. Komarovsky.

With the right approach to treating any dermatitis, the problem can be solved.The main thing is to find a professional pediatrician( and later a dermatologist and allergist) and follow his recommendations regarding the treatment of the child.