Becoming a parent is a very happy thing, but when taking care of a baby, you must also be more attentive, especially in the cold winter. Not only should you pay attention to the temperature when taking a shower, but also to the time. In addition, you should also pay attention to skin problems. Generally, babies are prone to psoriasis in winter. What should you do if a baby develops psoriasis? How to treat it effectively?
What should I do if my baby has psoriasis
Every autumn and winter, when the weather is dry, many people experience skin itching. Pruritus of the skin is mainly characterized by dryness, flaking, thinning of the skin, scratches or even blood scabs on the body, and is more common on the extended limbs and sides of the trunk. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in autumn and winter, when dryness is present, the skin loses its nourishment, causing wind and itching. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is called "itching wind" or "blood wind ulcer". At the same time, in winter, the low temperature makes it difficult to sweat, resulting in dry skin and itching. If not handled properly, scratching can easily lead to dermatitis and even develop into eczema, worsening symptoms and forming a vicious cycle.
How to treat psoriasis on babies' bodies
1. Treat the underlying lesion of dry skin that causes itching.
2. Symptomatically treat itching.
3. Avoid and remove the causes of skin dryness.
4. Treat secondary eczema and dermatitis. The most effective drugs for treating dry skin are urea ointment or topical white Vaseline. Urea is a natural moisturizing drug, and when applied to the surface of the skin with urea ointment, it has excellent moisturizing properties for keratin. Can lubricate the skin, the best time to apply urea ointment externally is after bathing, and the best effect is when the skin is moist. It is best to use moisturizing shower gel for bathing, the water temperature should not be too high, and the duration should not exceed 15 minutes.
Use some moisturizing oil after each shower to prevent the loss of skin moisture. Clothes should be made of natural fabrics, and it is best to wear pure cotton underwear to increase breathability and prevent allergies when in contact with the skin. The main symptomatic treatment is to relieve itching. Internal medication can include antihistamines such as calcium supplements, vitamin C, vitamin A, and multivitamins B. External anti itch drugs, corticosteroid ointments or creams (such as 2% camphor cream, 2% carbolic acid ointment), etc.
When the skin is too dry, it is easy for the baby to develop psoriasis. Therefore, after bathing the baby, you can apply some suitable moisturizing cream on the baby's body. In addition, you should also pay attention to giving the baby water regularly, so that the body can replenish the water it needs in a timely manner. In addition, regularly bathing babies can fundamentally solve the problem of dry skin.
