Contents:
- Medical Video: Pediatric Answers : What to Do for a Rash on a Baby's Face & Chest
- What causes red baby's neck?
- 1. Skin irritation
- 2. Fungal infections
- 3. Prickly heat
- 4. Birthmarks
- 5. Eczema
- How do you deal with redness in the baby's neck?
Medical Video: Pediatric Answers : What to Do for a Rash on a Baby's Face & Chest
Babies have skin that is very different from adults. Not only is the skin texture smoother and softer, but baby skin is generally also more sensitive and prone to problems. If you notice, your little one may often feel uncomfortable and feel uncomfortable because of a reddish rash on the folds of the body, including the neck of one of them. So, is this red baby's neck a condition that must be worried or not?
What causes red baby's neck?
A reddish rash that is clearly visible on the baby's neck is actually a common condition in infants in the age range of four to five months. If you later find the baby's neck red and this is enough to disrupt the little one's activities, some of these things might be the cause:
1. Skin irritation
Most babies usually look adorable, right? Especially because of his fat body and chubby cheeks. Although funny, this can be one of the factors of a baby's red neck. The reason is, babies who are obese are usually have a neck that many times as well.
This fold in the neck will then trigger moisture, coupled with constant friction when the baby moves the head and body. All of these things play a role in causing skin irritation, which is characterized by the appearance of itching and redness in the neck of your baby.
2. Fungal infections
In addition to causing skin irritation, moist skin conditions and excessive sweat production in the area of the baby's neck folds will also be an ideal place for fungal growth. Infection due to the development of this fungus is one of the most common causes when suddenly the baby's neck is red.
3. Prickly heat
Miliaria, or more familiarly known as prickly heat, can actually attack anyone. However, sweat glands at the age of children are usually still experiencing development, making it more susceptible to prickly heat.
The sweat ducts, which should act as a place for sweating, actually clog up so that the sweat under the skin cannot come out smoothly. Finally, prickly heat appears along with itching and redness on the little one's neck.
4. Birthmarks
Unlike the causes previously explained, the cause of this one baby's neck does not cause any symptoms or complaints. You will only see abstract reddish patterns on the skin of your little one, which turns out to be a birthmark.
Don't panic first, because this is a normal condition that you don't need to worry about. Widening of blood vessels under the skin layer that triggers the appearance of a reddish birthmark. This condition will usually fade within weeks or months after birth, although there are some babies who experience it for life.
5. Eczema
Eczema is a skin problem characterized by the appearance of red spots, scaly, dry, and flaking. Eczema in infants will usually last from birth to the age of one year. It is important to pay attention to some eczema triggers, including the use of skin care products, clothing, saliva, and dry baby skin.
How do you deal with redness in the baby's neck?
Most cases of redness in the baby's neck will disappear by themselves without special treatment. However, indeed in these times you might be overwhelmed because your child seems very fussy and uncomfortable with his condition.
If this happens, you should start by wearing baby cotton clothes to make it easier to absorb sweat. Also consider using special baby clothes detergents when washing all their clothes.
Consult your child's doctor first if you plan to use a cream or lotion to relieve redness and itching in the baby's neck. Especially if the age of the child is still less than six months.
Because it does not rule out the possibility of babies having allergies that can actually worsen their skin problems. You can help soothe the inflammation in the baby's skin by giving him a cold compress on the area of the skin that is in trouble. Pat until the area is dry after the cold compress is finished.
On the other hand, the most important of all is to always maintain the cleanliness of the little one's skin. Make sure you regularly bathe him regularly, change all his clothes, use the right skin care, and other things that can help treat and prevent problems in the baby's neck skin and any body parts.
