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How to identify the different types of dermatitis in your baby?

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Dermatitis in babies can be caused by food allergies or contact irritation. Learn about the causes and treatments in this article.

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The word dermatitis means 'inflammation of the skin' and can generally be seen as a reddening of the skin and subsequently a dryness.

The causes for which a dermatitis can arise are diverse: 

A food allergy, for example, can cause the baby to have inflammation of the skin. In the specific case of Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMA), the picture can be accompanied mainly by diarrhea, excessive crying due to colic and vomiting caused by an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to this protein.

The APLV or lactose intolerance It is the most common food allergy in babies, as it is one of the first proteins (different from those that come from breast milk) that an infant faces. In this situation, the ideal is to continue breastfeeding, and for the mother to eliminate dairy products from her diet.

There are cases where, for some reason, the mother has not fed her baby to the mother's womb or she stops breastfeeding; so there are infant formulas for special nutritional needs, extensively hydrolyzed. This means that they break the cow's milk protein into small parts so that the baby's immune system does not react against it and assimilate it better. In most cases, this helps end symptoms, including skin symptoms.

An irritation dermatitis, also known as contact dermatitis, occurs when the baby is in constant contact with substances or objects that produce a kind of abrasion, for example clothing, some cream, some soap and even his own sweat.

It is ideal to detect what is causing the dermatitis and eliminate it from the child's contact or change your daily use products.

Seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap occurs in the first months of life, mainly in oily areas such as the scalp, face or inside the ear and can occur with or without skin redness.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition in babies that causes white to yellowish scales to form due to excess fat production. It is advisable to bathe the baby daily with mild soap or use a special shampoo and use moisturizers. In extreme cases, we recommend you go to the doctor.

The case of atopic dermatitis affects many babies, it is noted in the redness and presence of pimples in different areas of the body, such as the folds of the elbows, knees and neck. The term atopic refers to the inherited condition of a person who presents allergic reactions with an abnormally high frequency.

This allergy o hypersensitivity It can be triggered by various factors, such as the environment or some type of food allergy such as CMA. Each case is particular and requires medical supervision.

Keeping an eye on these details on the skin of babies is decisive to avoid major discomfort, improve their quality of life and that of their environment.

In either case, the main recommendation is to seek medical attention to determine the cause of the dermatitis and thus be able to properly diagnose.

Frequently asked questions from our readers:

Different types of dermatitis in babies include diaper rash, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Diaper dermatitis is characterized by redness and rashes in the diaper area, atopic dermatitis presents with dry, red, itchy skin, and seborrheic dermatitis presents with yellowish scales on the scalp and other oily areas of the skin. fur. Read more here: https://www.equilibriumx.com/que-es/como-recognizer-los-diferentes-tipos-de-dermatitis-en-tu-bebe
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Last modified: March 22, 2024