How to treat neonatal erythema?

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Neonatal erythema in more than 1 to 2 days without treatment, and this situation may generally lead to physical problems in patients, this is not the so-called neonatal erythema, is an allergic physiological phenomenon. Because, the newborn skin is delicate, the blood vessel under the skin is rich, the cuticle development is imperfect. Now let me talk to you about how to treat neonatal erythema?.

How to treat neonatal erythema?

First: neonatal friction erythema is a disease that occurs at the skin fold seam due to neonatal skin tenderness, hot and humid stimulation, and mutual friction between adjacent skin. It is common in the neck, groin, buttock seam, etc. Its edge is clear, the beginning of a red blood filled erythema, after the erosion of the epidermis serous or purulent exudate, odor, children often cry because of pain. Therefore, the newborn skin fold must be clean and dry, especially for obese children.

Second: after bathing the baby, use a soft absorbent cloth to dry the water in the fold seam, and then use baby talcum powder, but not too much each time, otherwise, the powder will cause skin irritation due to wet caking. 4% boric acid solution or zinc oxide paste coated with boric acid can be used for local erosion. If infected, wash with normal saline, then apply 1-2% gentian violet or sulfanilamide powder.

Third: neonatal erythema is a benign physiological phenomenon in the neonatal period. Parents and family members of children do not need to worry too much about it. Through strengthening observation and paying attention to nursing, most of the erythema can subside spontaneously after a few days. If medication is needed, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor. Do not use it by yourself to prevent adverse drug reactions.

matters needing attention

1. Parents and family members of the newborn should not be anxious and uneasy. 2. Parents of children should strengthen the care of newborns, mainly check that the clothes for children should be soft, clean, comfortable and less irritating, otherwise, it should be adjusted appropriately. 3. Pay attention to whether there is too much coating. If there is too much coating, it can cause skin vasodilation of newborn and easily promote the occurrence and development of erythema.