Risk of Newborn Baby and Rash

Most of newborn baby death is due to newborn infection. In absence of awareness and caution, many newborns die in our country after birth. Therefore, the necessary measures and precautions to prevent infantile infections should be taken.

What is a newborn infection?

Newborn infection is a blood transfusion of children under 90 days of age. Initial infection is seen within first week of birth. The next infection is seen in 8-89 days of birth. The child is receiving this infection from mother before birth or at the time of birth.

What is the redness mark of skin of a newborn?

Almost all kinds of rays or reddish spots on the skin of the newborn can be. However, most of the rashes are not harmful and they are easily cured.

The type of rash on the newborn skin

There are a few types of reddish spots on the newborn skin. Such as:

Acne-like spots-

These problems arise due to mother's hormones. These usually last for a few weeks to months.

It does not require any treatment.

Red grains –

It looks like a mosquito bite. After a few days or weeks without any treatment, it can be cured.

Gray stain –

Children who have black or gray skin, can be seen in gray or blue stain. These are not harmful and when children grow up enough to go their school these stains simply go away.

White leathery skin rises-

This problem occurs if the child develops a little late than usual. In this case the internal skin is soft and tender. 

Baby rash in the first few months of birth

Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) -

There may be red rash on baby's chest, arms, legs, face, elbows and behind the knees.  This problem arises due to dry, touch-sore skin and allergic reactions. The following things have to be followed for its treatment:

# Baby clothes should be cleaned with light detergent and cannot be cleaned with any other chemical

# You may have to use steroid cream according to the doctor's advice

Prickly heat –

In the middle of the neck of baby, in throat, in hip and between the two legs, those parts which are very sweaty may found small Prickly heat. For all these areas of body should be keep dry and children have to wear loose clothes.

Fungal infection –

It may appear in different ways.  In this case, there is a white crust in the tongue which is known as a trash. Small blisters are seen on baby's hip and the red rash in between two legs.

How to prevent newborn baby rash

The child must always be kept clean

Keep an eye on the child not to be drenched

Mild soap should be used while bathing your baby

(Source: Department of Health)

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