Rashes or red spots on baby's skin are common. This means the baby's sensitive skin is adapting to the new environment. Most rashes and red spots are harmless and can heal on their own.
Baby's skin can be sensitive to foreign objects. Here are some common red spots on your baby's skin, but it is recommended not to diagnose red spots on your baby's skin. Always consult with a pediatrician to get the right diagnosis.
Eczema
The type of eczema that most often occurs in infants and children (but can continue to adulthood) is atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis). Eczema causes the baby's skin to become itchy, dry, red, and cracked. Eczema is usually caused by sensitive or allergic skin. In general, eczema appears in the folds of the skin, such as behind the knee, elbow folds, neck folds, and the area around the eyes and ears.
To deal with eczema, keep your baby from extreme temperatures and anything that can disrupt the skin condition. Bathe your baby two or three days and dry the skin by gently patting it. Apply the ointment or cream recommended by the doctor and do not use fragrance or softener when washing. Always try to see a doctor if the eczema doesn't improve.
Diaper rash
Diaper rash usually occurs when the baby's skin is too long exposed to urine or feces. Diaper rash can be overcome by regularly changing baby diapers and applying creams or ointments for diaper rash before wearing diapers. But if bright red spots appear or the skin becomes swollen, blistered, dry or cracked, immediately have your child checked by a doctor. These symptoms indicate a fungal infection.
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Marked with fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, pain in the mouth, and a rash that does not feel itchy. This disease causes rashes or red spots on the hands and feet, and canker sores in the mouth. This disease can also appear in the baby's buttocks area.
Disease due to infection of this virus can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing, or used diapers, but can heal on its own in 7-10 days. To prevent the spread of disease, make it a habit to wash your hands. If you are worried, contact a pediatrician.
Hives
Hives or urticaria are redness or itchy rashes on the skin which appear as an allergic reaction to certain objects or substances such as food, drugs, stinging of nettles, bees, and cold or hot temperatures. This non-communicable rash usually disappears after a few days. Hives can also be a sign of a serious allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, if accompanied by shortness of breath or a swollen face. Anaphylaxis requires emergency treatment. If the hives do not heal in a few days, immediately have your baby checked by a doctor.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Impetigo begins with the appearance of a broken rash and blisters, leaving a thick yellow-brown crust and creating red cuts or abrasions. Impetigo tends to appear around the nose and mouth accompanied by itching. If left untreated, this infectious disease can heal itself in 2-3 weeks, but if treated it can heal faster. This disease can be transmitted through direct contact or if sharing the use of goods with sufferers. Impetigo can be treated with creams, ointments or antibiotic tablets.
Milia
Many babies are born with milia, namely white spots that appear on the nose, chin, eyelids, or cheeks. Milia is caused by pores that are blocked by keratin, which is a kind of protein produced by the skin. Usually milia will disappear on its own in a few weeks. To deal with milia, flush your baby's face once a day with water and baby soap.
Prickly heat
Red spots on the baby's skin usually appear when the weather feels hot and humid, and the baby is dressed too thick. Prickly heat can cause mild swelling, itching, and tend to appear on the baby's head, neck, shoulders, arms or legs. To overcome this, move the baby to a cooler room or bathe in cold water. In addition, wear clothes that are thin and not layered.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungal infection. The skin looks red, ring-shaped, inflamed and itchy. This rash usually appears on the head, legs, or groin. Ringworm is not a serious condition and most mild cases can be treated with antifungal creams. Ringworm is transmitted through direct contact from the skin to the skin or using objects that are also used by sufferers.
Slapped Cheek Syndrome
This is a viral infection that causes fever and a bright red rash on both cheeks, resembling a former as if slapped. A red rash can be felt
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