Skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of the human body. In addition to the protective function, the skin, especially the nursery, performs the functions of a kind of "litmus", immediately indicating a disorder in the body. Maintaining the health of the skin of infants, of course, is an integral part of full-fledged parental care and neglecting changes in skin condition, at least, it is unreasonable. After all, the rash, redness, pallor, peeling or dry skin can be symptoms of such serious diseases as atopic dermatitis, chicken pox, rubella, syphilis, herpes, etc. The danger of these and many other diseases is also that in the absence of timely medical care, they become chronic.
That is why it is so important to pay attention in a timely manner to changes in the state of the child's skin, even to such seemingly insignificant things as dryness.
Causes of dry skin in children
If you notice dryness of the baby's skin, do not rush to panic. First of all, think about why the child has dry skin, analyze the systemic and correct care of the child. After all, the skin of babies is very tender and sharply reacts to the slightest adverse effects. The most common cause of very dry skin in a child is the wrong choice or use of cosmetics. Do not use "adult" or aggressive care products. It is important to ensure that cosmetics are hypoallergenic, if possible natural. Of course, it is best to purchase special children's products of famous, reliable producers. A cream for a child from dry skin is best chosen together with a pediatrician, because even the best quality product can contain components that can cause an allergic reaction or irritation to your child. After all, the allergy can manifest itself on anything, including completely natural components.
Remember that the delicate skin of the baby needs protection from cold and wind. Dry spots on the baby's skin often occur after winter walks. Do not forget to apply a protective cream in the winter for an hour before going out. Doing this directly before a walk is undesirable, because the water that is part of the product will not have time to absorb into the skin and can freeze in the cold. Thus, instead of protecting, we will get even stronger irritation.
It is also worth paying attention to cleaning and cleaning products. Soap, shampoo, foam for baths - all this can cause dry areas of skin in the child. It is also important to monitor the temperature of the water when bathing and washing hands - it should not exceed 37 ° C, otherwise it can also cause drying of the skin.
Pay attention to the humidity and air temperature in the children's room - too dry and hot air can also lead to dryness of the skin of the hands and the body in the child.
How to get rid of dry skin in a child?
First of all, if skin irritations of any kind - redness, dryness, flaking, rash - immediately consult a doctor to determine the causes of this phenomenon.
If the cause of dryness is a deficiency of vitamins, prescribe a course of vitamin therapy (the composition of vitamins, doses and the duration of the course should be prescribed by a doctor). Most often with dry skin, prescribe vitamins E, A, calcium and fish oil. If the source of irritation is a disease, the pediatrician will prescribe the treatment and select the necessary drugs. Do not try
Good help with skin irritations warm fitovanny. They should be taken in the evening, before going to bed, adding to the water broths of medicinal herbs - turns, chamomiles, etc. Of course, you should first make sure that the child does not have allergies on them. After the bath, it is useful to lubricate the moist skin with baby oils, cream with vitamin A or melted animal fat.
Following these simple tips, you will be able to maintain the health of the baby's skin, saving him and himself from unnecessary troubles and troubles.