After the baby was born, they found that their skin was not as good as they had imagined. They heard that washing their face with breast milk could make their skin smoother. However, after the experiment, they not only did not improve their skin, but also developed many rashes and scabs. So, what is the reason for a baby's face to scab with breast milk?
There are many bacteria in breast milk. Washing your face with breast milk can easily cause a baby to develop tinea lactis, with red skin and scabs. This is a phenomenon of baby's skin allergy to breast milk. Tinea lactis is commonly known as eczema, which causes the skin to have many red rashes that are very itchy. The baby cannot express it in words and feels very uncomfortable.
There are many reasons that can cause infants to develop eczema, and genetics is one of them, such as having a direct relative with eczema. Another aspect is related to the physical condition of the baby. Eczema is also closely related to temperature and humidity. There is currently no medication that can cure eczema, but medication can alleviate and reduce symptoms. Most infants with eczema will recover with age.
To prevent eczema on the baby's skin, do not use breast milk to wash their face. If the baby has eczema, it is necessary to reduce the intake of allergenic foods; Indoor ventilation is necessary, and babies should not be dressed too much or covered with thick blankets. Take frequent showers to keep your skin moist and clean. Avoid direct sunlight exposure. Regularly trim the nails of the baby to prevent them from scratching the rash and worsening the symptoms.
