Pimply Rash

A rash is eruptions of red spots or blotches on the skin and is a sign of an underlying problem caused by reactions to substances, allergies or infections

Cradle cap is a condition whereby patches of greasy yellow flakes and small pimple-like bumps to appear on the scalps of healthy babies. Sometimes it can appear on the eyebrows, ears and other areas where sebaceous glands are located. It can occur in any baby, and appear during the first weeks of life and will clear by the sixth month. Some dermatologists think that high levels of maternal hormones are transmitted to the baby during the last weeks of pregnancy. This makes the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin of hyperactivity in children that cause overproduction of sebum which not only overstimulates the growth of new skin cells but also binds the old skin cells flake and crust . We often smell unpleasant mild and causes no discomfort to the baby.

Some doctors recommend to leave him alone, but I prefer to treat it early because I have seen many cases where the crust is so thick that whenever it is rubbed, large chunks of hair comes off leaving a very red and raw looking area. The treatment involves applying a generous amount of baby oil in the affected area about 20 minutes before bathing the baby. This will allow the crust to become soft and easy to remove. During the bath, apply a little baby shampoo to the head and using a hair brush or a soft face, gently brush or rub the crust off. To do this, once a day until the crust has been completely removed. Sometimes it may reappear after a few days to continue to wash their hair the same way. Once the baby's sebaceous (oil) glands settle the state will disappear.

NB The demand for oil should be shampooed out to prevent an accumulation of hydrocarbons that can aggravate the situation. Do not remove the crusts and scales with the tip of a fingernail.

heat rash consists of small blisters filled with sweat. It forms when the pores are blocked and prevent the sweat glands release sweat or when heat and humidity exceed the ability of sweat glands to cool the body. Infants are particularly vulnerable because their ability to sweat is not fully developed and they often wear or lie on waterproof materials. It typically develops around the neck, face, armpits and sometimes on the chest and back.

Western medicine is to apply the calamine lotion and antihistamines for severe itching. Sometimes, applying a thin layer of powdered cornstarch may help relieve itching. Chinese traditional remedy is to bathe the baby with boiled dried bitter gourd vine per day for 3 days.

It is preferable to prevent the disease from developing by dressing the baby in light cotton clothing, especially in warm or hot. Avoid laying the baby on a plastic mattress cover / pad. Do not apply a moisturizing cream or lotion or use bath oils for babies under 3 months as these products can clog pores. Do not wrap the baby in layers of clothing and swimsuit cover.

Diaper rash is often due to changing rare and cause irritation of ammonia that is released when the bacteria begins to break down the contents of a diaper. It could be due to an allergy to your washing powder or fabric conditioner if your baby wears cloth diapers or a food allergy and medications especially antibiotics. Genitals, buttocks, groin and sometimes the upper thighs will look red and inflamed. It may be dry or moist and sometimes look pimply. Babies with diaper rash can be very fussy and cries frequently or does not seem bothered at all.

"Prevention is better than cure" so that the best defense against diaper rash is a dry bottom.

childhood eczema is an itchy rash dry scaly usually seen on the cheeks or chin.