Babies are born into this world, and due to the loss of protection from their mother's uterus and placenta, they are prone to many injuries, the most obvious of which is skin damage. Some children may experience peeling shortly after birth, especially on their feet. So, what is the reason for peeling on the baby's thumbs?
What's going on with the peeling of the baby's thumbs
Physiological peeling: If the baby has mild peeling without inflammation, no pain or itching, this condition can be considered normal and is called "physiological peeling", which is caused by the child's rapid metabolism.
Lack of vitamin A: Peeling feet in children may also indicate a lack of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that has a protective effect on the surface of the skin. If lacking, it can cause dryness and peeling of the skin.
Fungal infection: If a baby's feet are infected with fungi, they are also prone to peeling.
Dry peeling: It occurs when the weather is dry, the body loses a lot of water, or when the alkaline body soap or shower gel chosen by parents for their children is too strong, causing dryness and peeling of the skin.
Skin allergies: Peeling of baby's feet may also be caused by skin allergies.
Caused by sweat blisters: Some children may experience blistering peeling due to excessive sweating on their feet.
What should I do if my baby's thumbs peel off
Moisturizing the feet: Parents should do a good job of moisturizing their baby's feet. After soaking the feet in warm water at night, they should buy some hand cream or children's cream. After soaking the feet, they should apply it evenly and massage the soles of the feet to achieve moisturizing effect. The peeling phenomenon will be relieved.
Eat more foods containing vitamin A: Peeling of the baby's feet may also indicate a lack of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that has a protective effect on the surface of the skin.
Garlic treatment for foot peeling: Use several fresh single headed garlic cloves, cut them into two pieces with a knife, and then repeatedly apply them to the affected area of the foot with an air knife. Apply once a day in the morning and once in the evening, and the therapeutic effect is very obvious.
Soaking feet in white vinegar: There are many benefits to soaking feet in white vinegar, such as killing bacteria, enhancing skin elasticity, preventing skin cracking, and relieving foot peeling.
Medical treatment: If a baby has peeling feet, fungal infections, skin allergies, sweat blisters, etc., they should be diagnosed by a doctor and treated with targeted medication.
What is the reason for the peeling of the baby's thumbs? Based on the above information, we can know that the peeling of the baby's feet and thumbs is actually related to many reasons. Our parents and friends can prescribe the right medicine. If the peeling of the baby's feet is severe, it is better to immediately take the child to the hospital for medical treatment.
