Rashes and infections common in babies


Sometimes by lack of hygiene orother factors, babies are prone to contract more easily infections or rashes,that while they should not alarm us, are signs that we are alert and ifnecessary concurramos to the pediática query.



Among the most common rashes andinfections in the baby are:

Seborrheic eczema (seborrheicdermatitis) is commonly known as " scab child "is the onset offlake-shaped thick crust in the baby's scalp, wash hair and brushing dailyhelps control this condition that often disappear on only in the early months,but otherwise, requires treatment with special shampoo that will indicate yourpediatrician.


Infections in the hands and feetof the baby usually seen as areas of redness around the nails that give thesensation of pain when one touches you, you can sometimes send treating themwith warm compresses, but it is usually better than see doctor to indicate howto treat.

Infections umbilical: We talkedspecifically about them before, usually manifested by redness of the areaaround the base of the umbilical cord, and whether they should be examined bythe pediatrician.

Dermatitis diaper: This is themost common of them, and made ​​specific references on another occasion, butgenerally tends to appear when the child is over extended periods of time wetor dirty diaper.

Do not hesitate to consult yourpediatrician before any new or alteration in the skin of your baby.