I guess this is one of the 'top' worry faced by many parents (especially Mommies) when they notice a sudden outbreak of rash on their baby's face or any part of the body.
I also experienced the same worry during Alexis and Alexia's time. And the funny thing is they both developed face rash just 1 week prior to their baby shower! What a time for the rash to come. Just when we are happily, looking forward to, and getting real excited to the day we celebrate their one-month old party, little one suddenly decides to look 'better with natural blusher'???
I know it is not just them because I very often see or hear friends telling me their little one developed face rash just few days before the BIG Party!
Hmm...Is it due to hormone change? Just what could it be??
This topic is extremely important for me because my younger one, Alexia, has eczema and it became worst when she was near to 5months old. Till today, we are still combating with her eczema. We have brought her to many doctors, not to mention Specialists, Professors. Done allergy-tests but results showed that she does not have ANY food allergy, tried several applied-on creams and lotions, mild shower baths etc..sad and angry to say with not much of improvements.
As we do not want to poison her skin further with steroid creams, we did our reseach online and have tried applying aloe vera, pure shea butter, mangosteen on the affected areas. We have also started to give her a daily (1-oz) dosage of health supplements (made of mangosteen) and have seen slight GOOD improvements (crossing our fingers tightly).
I heard that many children outgrow eczema by age 2 while others by adulthood. And I pray hard that that day will come for Alexia too. It just pain me to see her skin flare and especially when she starts scratching.
What could it be? What could be the cause? How long will it last? How to cure it?
Acne can be present at birth, but more often it shows up after a couple of weeks. This rash presents as red or white bumps on the baby's forehead, temples or cheeks and even the back. The area can can become more pronounced if baby is hot or fussy, or if his skin is irritated by saliva, spit-up milk, or fabric that's a little rough or has been washed in strong detergent.
Newborn acne happens because in the final stages of pregnancy, the mother's hormones cross the placenta into the baby, stimulating oil glands. If you take certain medications while nursing, or if your baby takes certain medications, they might trigger baby acne. However, blemishes on your new baby's face aren't necessarily acne. It could be reaction caused by a skincare product, particularly an oily one that can block pores.
Baby acne usually clears up within a few weeks, but it can linger for months. If it doesn't clear up within three months, or you're concerned about it, talk with your baby's doctor. The doctor may prescribe a mild topical medication if the acne is long lasting or severe.
Persistent baby acne may be a clue that your child will deal with acne when he's a teenager, too.
Parents should wash their baby's face with warm water and mild baby soap once or twice a day and then gently pat it dry, but should avoid scrubbing the acne or using creams, oils, or over-the-counter acne medications, because these will only cause the acne to worsen.
Milia is a common baby rash that can be mistaken for baby acne since it also presents on the face. But milia presents as white bumps, not red.
Milia occur when dead skin becomes trapped in small pockets at the surface of the skin or mouth.
Most cases of milia disappear on their own within several weeks. Wash your baby's face with warm water two or three times a day and pat it dry.
Don't use lotions, oils or other treatments. Never pinch or scrub milia or baby
acne. You may cause more irritation or an infection.
Eczema (more often described as dermatitis) is a skin condition that can affect not only the face but also the whole body! There are different types of eczema, depending on the root causes of the problem but they all have one thing in common: they result in dry, itchy, red and cracked skin, which can become sore and bleeding through scratching.
Eczema typically comes and goes. It isn't contagious, but because it's intensely itchy, it can be very uncomfortable, and scratching can be a problem. If untreated, the rash can be unsightly, so it may present a social challenge for a child, too.
The tendency to have eczema is often inherited. So your child is more likely to have it if you or a close family member has had eczema, asthma or allergies.
Eczema is not an allergic reaction to a substance, but allergens or irritants in the environment (such as pollen or cigarette smoke) can trigger it. Less frequently, it can be triggered by allergens in your child's diet – or in your diet if your child is breastfeeding.
The rash can also be aggravated by heat, irritants that come in contact with the skin (like wool or the chemicals in some soaps, fragrances, lotions, and detergents), changes in temperature, and dry skin. Stress can also trigger a flare-up of eczema.
How to treat eczema?
1. Use an emollient (a medical moisturiser)
These are sold over the counter as creams, lotions, ointments, bath oils and gels that help to reduce water loss from the skin, making it less dry and itchy. It's best to use them after a bath or shower to lock moisture into the skin.
2. Try steroid creams
An appropriate-strength cream prescribed by your GP when the eczema flares up can reduce inflammation and itching.
3. Change diet
Although diet is rarely the only trigger for eczema, according to the National Eczema Society, food is thought to be one of its causes in around 30% of young children (babies and under fives). Foods that cause most reactions in young children are eggs, cow's milk, fish, peanuts, soya and wheat. About two in three children will grow out of eczema by their mid teens, and there is currently no conclusive evidence that dietary changes in older children and adults are helpful.
4. Identify other triggers
Some types of eczema are triggered by allergens such as pollen, house dust mites or animals, or irritants such as certain fabrics, soaps, perfumes, detergents, cigarette smoke or solvents.
5. Tackle stress
Stress, anger or frustration can make symptoms worse. Distraction techniques can also work for children.
As parents, we often pray for all GOOD things for them. And I personally believe 'Natural' cure is the BEST.
Good night!
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