Every time I drink milk, I throw up, what should I do? I’m crying all the time at night. My baby has a tummy upset and has enteritis! Words for Newborn Mothers When we talk about newborns, we are referring to babies from birth to 28 days old. Their organs are not fully developed and they need to be taken care of. Since newborns do not speak, parents’ worries sometimes greatly outweigh the actual problems of their newborns, so it is necessary to understand the common problems of newborns properly. Ringworm 1. What is ringworm? Tinea cruris, or infant eczema, is a common problem in infancy that begins 1 to 2 months after birth and disappears within 1 to 2 years. It appears as a small rice-sized red papule on the skin with small white dots on the surface, and the baby may not feel any discomfort. In severe cases, oozing, crusting, and even secondary infection may occur, and the baby may have symptoms of irritability and restlessness, even affecting sleep and eating. 2.The baby’s milk ringworm site growth: (1) The first site to appear – cheeks (small red rash), then the forehead, neck, chest. (2) The small red rash turns into small blisters that break down and flow, after which a yellow scab may form. It is repeated over and over again. Case BOX: My baby was born 16 days ago and had a lot of ringworm on his face. The elders said it was okay and that it would get better naturally in time! But adults with ringworm itch a lot, and I’m really worried that my baby is not comfortable. (Wang Qing? (Baby? 1 month) 3. Why do I have ringworm? Ringworm is a skin allergy. The exact pathogenesis of ringworm is not known, but the phenomenon generally suggests the following two problems: (1) The presence of allergens in food. Formula milk is made from cow’s milk, so artificial feeding is more likely to cause eczema. Breastfeeding is more likely to occur after the mother consumes seafood and milk. (2) The infant has allergies. These babies are more prone to rhinitis, asthma, etc. 4.What do I need to pay attention to in my daily life? For mild eczema, there is generally no need to deal with it. Pay attention to keeping the skin clean and dry, avoid scratching, sunlight and other stimuli, and clothes should be soft, clean and loose. If the eczema is obvious, it is necessary to use corticosteroid-containing ointment appropriately under the guidance of a doctor, and take anti-allergy drugs such as paracetamol and calcium gluconate internally if necessary. 5.How to take care of a baby with ringworm? (1) Keep the skin clean by washing the face and bathing with warm water. (2) Choose cotton underwear. (3) Trim your baby’s nails regularly to avoid scratching the affected area. (4) The room temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will make the itchy feeling of ringworm worse.