The most common skin problems

1.If there is redness in the diaper area, it is usually diaper dermatitis . It occurs due to skin irritation that comes in contact with dirt and moisture from diapers. The best way to prevent it is to keep the diaper area dry, change diapers more often - as soon as they get wet, wash the skin with warm water and apply a cream containing zinc oxide.

2.Another change that can be worrying is baby acne . They are the result of maternal hormones and occur on the cheeks and around the nose. Hormones stimulate the production of fat, which clogs the sebaceous glands. They disappear spontaneously after a few weeks. They should not be treated.

3. Skin marks - discoloration of the skin. They are not congenital, and yet they may be present from birth, but they can also appear later. Parents should not worry or seek treatment.

4. Atopic dermatitis and eczema are recognized by the symptoms of itchy red skin, and occur as a result of an external trigger factor. They often occur in children with a positive family history of allergies. Eczema most often occurs on the cheeks. Over time, the skin becomes dry, thin and scaly. Eczema usually disappears at the end of the first year. Atopic dermatitis occurs all over the body. Treatment involves finding and removing the factor that provoked its occurrence. Mild bath gels should be used and the skin should be well hydrated.

5. Dry skin - dry skin that peels. It usually occurs in full term babies. The new skin is still healthy, soft and moist. If the skin is still dry after peeling off the surface layer, consult your pediatrician.

6. Credle cappa – occurs during the first or second month and disappears at the end of the first year. It is known as seborrheic dermatitis, and occurs due to excessive secretion of fat. It appears as a crusty waxy red rash on the scalp, eyebrows and forehead, on the side of the nose and behind the ears. Special shampoos, baby oils and certain creams and lotions are used to care for the affected parts of the skin.

7. Small red papules on sweaty parts of the skin - miliaria rubra (neck, diaper area, hands and groin). A cool dry environment and light cotton clothing are recommended. They can also occur in the winter due to the baby changing clothes.

8. Milia - white spots - most often on the nose and face, due to clogging of the sebaceous glands. It is sometimes called baby acne, but baby acne is due to hormonal changes. They usually disappear within the first few weeks without treatment.

9. Fungal infections usually occur after the use of antibiotics. With a rash on the tongue and buccal mucosa, in the diaper region, it appears as redness with small red islets on the edge. It is treated with antifungal therapy - cream solution.

10. Sunburn – it is advisable not to expose infants to direct sunlight for the first six months. Later, sunscreens, a hat and an umbrella are used to protect the baby's delicate skin from direct sunlight. Lips, ears and nose can be protected with a cream containing zinc oxide, the body is covered with clothes, and wearing glasses is recommended.