Everyone knows that babies' skin is indeed very tender, so any slight discomfort may cause their skin to turn red. When the skin on the outer side of the baby's calf is rough, do you know what exactly causes this? How to treat this situation effectively?
What is the reason for rough skin on the outer side of the baby's calf
It may be eczema. Eczema is a common allergic skin disease that can be divided into acute and chronic types. It can occur in any part of the body, but is more common in the face, head, ear area, calf, armpit and elbow socket, scrotum, external genitalia, and anal area. The cause of the disease is unclear. Allergic constitution may be the main cause of the disease.
How to treat rough skin on the outer side of the baby's calf
1. The general principle of treatment is to identify the cause, treat it accordingly, feed it properly, and provide meticulous care.
Generally speaking, it is necessary to first observe for any food allergies, especially allergies to animal proteins such as milk, breast milk, or egg whites; Secondly, mothers who eat fish, shrimp, crabs, chickens, etc. can also pass them on to their babies through breast milk. After consuming these animal based foods, it is important to observe whether the baby's skin disease worsens. If it is related to the above situation, the baby should change their feeding method; If allergic to breast milk, switch to cow's milk; if allergic to cow's milk, switch to breast milk; or if the mother does not eat fish, shrimp, crabs, and other foods during breastfeeding. At the same time, it is necessary to promptly treat infant indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea.
Baby's skin is relatively soft and has poor resistance. It is necessary to maintain local cleanliness to avoid infection. When water seeps and scabs form, do not use hot water soap to scrub, so as not to let the water seep more and the scabs become thicker. Instead, gently apply vegetable oil and do not forcefully peel off the scabs.
2. Commonly used internal medications include diphenhydramine syrup, multivitamin B, vitamin C, etc. In case of secondary infection, antibiotics should also be added.
3. Topical medication should be determined based on the condition of the skin lesion. When there is water erosion or redness, apply a 2% boric acid solution or a 0.1 rivanol solution wet compress. After the exudate and erosion disappear, apply corticosteroid preparations such as eczema cream, moisturizing oil, and skin lightening cream externally.
4. During the onset of infantile eczema, do not get vaccinated with cowpox (smallpox has disappeared and cowpox is no longer being vaccinated), and do not come into contact with people with herpes simplex to avoid developing blisters.
The reason for rough skin on the outer side of a baby's calf is likely to be infantile eczema, which is a very common skin disease. Everyone needs to take care of it carefully, otherwise it can easily become more serious, and targeted treatment is also needed to ensure that infantile eczema receives the most effective treatment and can recover quickly!
