Rash in newborns born 1 week may be caused by eczema, milia, contact dermatitis, etc. Usually, the symptoms can be improved or relieved by general treatment, topical medication, oral medication, and so on.
1. Eczema: Parents should avoid scratching and keep the area dry and clean. If the child’s lesions appear oozing, can be in the doctor’s guidance of external boric acid solution wet compresses; to be local dry, scabs, can follow the doctor’s instructions, as appropriate, topical hydrocortisone butyrate cream and other glucocorticoid ointment.
Since there is no clinical safety data on antihistamines for 1-week-old newborns, parents of children with severe itching need to fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the use of medication, and then strictly use anti-itching drugs under the guidance of a doctor. If the child’s symptoms are severe, the systematic application of glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone can be used under the guidance of the doctor.
2. Corn Rash: also known as prickly heat, parents need to place the child in a dry environment, the temperature is suitable for the room to raise, to avoid the child scratching the affected area, to keep the local dry, clean, wipe the sweat in a timely manner, parents can give the child external glycerine lotion, etc., to astringent, antipruritic effect.
As the disease is self-limiting, usually after lowering the indoor temperature and other ways can be self-healing, if the symptoms are serious, you can follow the doctor’s instructions, as appropriate, topical glucocorticosteroid cream such as dinexidine cream.
3. Contact dermatitis: Parents need to actively search for contact allergens and avoid re-exposure, and avoid local scratching. Parents can give the child topical glycerine lotion, etc., but also discretionary topical hydrocortisone butyrate cream and other glucocorticoid cream.
Rashes in 1-week-old babies may also be caused by other diseases. Parents are advised to bring their children to the dermatology or pediatrics departments of regular hospitals in a timely manner to receive standardized treatment after a clear diagnosis under the guidance of a doctor. All of the above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.