The differences between eczema and heat rash in newborns include different causes, different seasons, different parts of the body, as well as different symptoms and different ways to relieve them.
1. Different causes: neonatal eczema is mainly due to allergies, contact, use of excessive susceptible agents, or excessive skin cleaning. Heat rash in newborns is mainly due to high temperatures, too thick clothing and blankets, coupled with poor development of the sweat ducts of newborns, resulting in sweat duct obstruction.
2. Seasonal differences: neonatal eczema can appear in any season, but the most common is winter, while heat rash is mostly seen in summer.
3. Different parts of the body: neonatal eczema is more common on the face, while heat rash is more common on the neck, armpits, groin, head and other skin folds.
4. Symptoms are different: neonatal eczema is most common on the cheeks, forehead, between the eyebrows and other parts of the face, manifested as symmetrical erythema, papules, papules and so on, and accompanied by intense itching. Heat rash is a pinpoint-sized blister in the folds of the skin with occasional itching.
5. Ways to relieve: newborn eczema should go to the hospital in time for allergen examination, avoid re-exposure to allergens, and use anti-allergy drugs to control symptoms if necessary.
Symptoms of heat rash will gradually disappear as the surrounding temperature drops. You may also choose to use glycerite lotion for astringency and itch relief. When symptoms are severe, glucocorticoid medications can be used to control symptoms, such as hydrocortisone cream.
If your baby develops eczema, heat rash and other symptoms, you need to seek medical attention in time to avoid delays. In order to ensure the safety of medication for newborns, you need to take the above drugs under the guidance of a doctor.