The dry skin of infants is rough to the touch, which is considered to be related to external factors, their own diseases, and also hereditary factors. It is recommended to detach from the environment, pay attention to skin care, and give medication to regulate if necessary.
1. External environment: baby’s skin is relatively delicate in infancy, if often in a cold, dry environment, may lead to baby’s skin dry, rough; bathing water temperature is too high, resulting in reduced sebum secretion, resulting in dry skin.
It is recommended to improve the living environment, appropriate heat preservation, avoid using too hot water for bathing, less use of shower gel and so on. After bathing, pay attention to skin moisturizing, apply moisturizing cream all over the body, which can help improve the rough state.
2. Own diseases: If there are skin problems, such as dry eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc., may lead to dry skin in infants. Can be in the hospital after a clear diagnosis, give appropriate treatment to help relieve the symptoms, infants need to be very careful with medication, need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, do not unauthorized use of medication.
3. Genetic diseases: Genetic diseases, such as common ichthyosis, are also the main cause of rough, dry skin with ichthyosis. Currently there is no effective treatment, mainly symptomatic treatment.
It is recommended to pay attention to daily care, give all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits puree, increase the amount of drinking water, if necessary, go to the dermatology department of the hospital for consultation.