Sweating in newborns: how to treat?

Sweating is considered a common occurrence in young children, which adds discomfort to the kids. Irritation of the skin appears from the accumulation of sweat in certain areas of the baby's body. A secret accumulates in the sweat glands, which can cause the formation of blisters, spots, itching, and peeling. The causes and treatment of fever in newborns are described in the article.

Why does it appear

This phenomenon often occurs in the warm period. In the heat, the optimum temperature for the baby is difficult to achieve. The sweat glands in him are not yet fully functioning due to age. Under the influence of their secretions, irritation appears . This phenomenon occurs in different parts of the skin, although sweating in newborns on the face is considered a rare occurrence. In any case, it is necessary to eliminate this discomfort.

In addition, the causes of sweating in newborns can be as follows:

1. Overheating of the baby through the fault of the parents. Some mothers are wrapping a baby, swaddling tight.
2. Features of the structure of the skin of the newborn. Often, sweating occurs due to the diffuse arrangement of sweat glands, many capillaries, a delicate, thin upper layer of skin.
3. Inadequate hygiene of the skin. This factor, combined with elevated ambient temperature, leads to severe symptoms. Often this causes serious infection, cracks, purulent wounds.
4. Stay in diapers all day long. The skin of babies practically does not breathe, diaper rash, blisters, red spots occur. There is a feeling of itching, the child is capricious.
5. Clothes made of synthetic fabrics. Pediatricians advise using things made of natural materials for children: clothes made of cotton, sliders made of soft knitwear. Synthetics are the cause of problems with the skin of the child. Often, sweating appears in the winter due to poorly "breathing" materials.
6. Improper use of hygiene products. Some parents treat the skin under diapers with a greasy cream rather than powder. Because of this, skin irritation may also appear.
7. Excessive use of baby skin care products. The use of powders, creams, sanitary napkins after bowel movement and urination instead of washing the baby is harmful.

If the diapers are not changed for a long time, irritation appears, especially in hot weather. The risk category includes:

• Newborns, children under 1 year old.
• Premature babies.
• Children who are prone to obesity.
• Grudnichkov with diabetes.
• Small children who are not being cared for.

Whatever the cause of the occurrence of prickly heat, effective treatment is needed. It is also important to observe preventive measures so as not to bring the child to this condition.

Symptoms

What does sweating in newborns look like? Depending on the type of ailment, the manifestations may be different. But there are the same symptoms manifested in all forms. As can be seen from the photo, prickly heat in newborns leads to the fact that the skin loses its healthy appearance. Usually noticeable presence:

• Red spots (vesicles).
• Itching.
• Peeling.
• Tissue infection, inflammation if there is no cure.

A photo of prickly heat in newborns allows you to understand how it can look. Do not ignore them, it is important to start treatment in a timely manner.

Difference from allergies

Many parents confuse prickly heat with allergies. In fact, these are two different phenomena. To differentiate these diseases, one must pay attention to the following symptoms:

1. The nature of the rashes. It is necessary to carefully stretch the stain with blisters. With a sweatshirt, this part peels off.
2. Localization. Sweating usually occurs not only on the face, but also on the neck, in the folds of the skin, on the back, in areas of contact with the diaper. It also appears on the head if the hat is too warm.

As can be seen from the above photo, the sweating in newborns on the face looks about the same as allergies. But these are two different ailments, so their treatment is significantly different.

Classification

There are several types of prickly heat in newborns:

1. Red It is presented in the form of small nodules, bubbles. Solid spots do not appear, but there is an itch. Touching such skin leads to soreness, and in a hot room the condition may worsen.
2. Crystalline. With this type of ailment, tiny vesicles appear, which can have a white or pearlescent hue. Damaged areas are flaky. Usually this problem occurs in the upper body.
3. Yellow and white. This is an infectious lesion. In the vesicles there is a murky white or yellow purulent fluid. Some children can tolerate the disease calmly, while others experience severe discomfort. If there is no therapy, secondary infection is likely.
4. Deep Bubbles appear with a flesh color, their diameter is 1-3 mm.

Localization

Sweating in newborns appears in areas of severe sweating, in folds. Typically, spots occur on the back, pope, neck, head. The location of the blisters can determine the provoking factor:

1. Upper back. This phenomenon is caused by hot clothes made of synthetic materials.
2. The head is on the crown of the head and neck. It occurs when wearing caps when there is no need for it. The body overheats, so the baby sweats. Sweating in newborns on the head leads to discomfort of the child.
3. Popa. This phenomenon occurs when using improper cream instead of powder, with inappropriate hygiene. Also, the skin "does not breathe" from being in a diaper for a long time

Sweating in newborns on the face is considered a rare occurrence. Sometimes reddish spots appear due to the localization of vesicles on the neck. A rash on the cheeks often indicates the presence of diathesis, allergies.

Treatment

How to get rid of sweating in a newborn? It is necessary to consult a pediatrician, as the diagnosis should be clarified. During secondary infection (in addition to visual inspection), a number of tests are needed:

• Scraping on a fungal infection.
• Bakseeding on microflora.

Parents, the first time faced with prickly heat, can not immediately determine, which led to irritation of the baby's delicate skin. Gradually, they begin to understand how to prevent the phenomenon, how to treat it. But initial pediatrician consultation is required. Only a doctor should give recommendations on how to treat prickly heat in newborns. In most cases, this is done as follows:

• Elimination of a provoking factor.
• Drying the skin.
• Prevention of spread to other parts of the body.
• Removal of symptoms, relief.

This is the sequence that doctors adhere to when prescribing treatment. This allows you to eliminate pathology in a short time.

Effective help

One of the therapeutic techniques is depicted in the above photo. Treatment of sweating in newborns at home performs the following methods:

1. Baths with decoctions or infusions of herbs. It is necessary to prepare a useful remedy: in boiling water (1 liter) is added chamomile, string, calendula. Herbs are taken in equal amounts, mixed. To prepare the product, you need to measure 2 tablespoons. After 40 minutes, the infusion is prepared. It needs to be filtered and added to the bath while bathing. The yarrow and St. John's wort have a drying effect.
2. Bathing a baby 2-3 times a day. If the rashes are significant, inflammation has appeared on the skin, then manganese should be used. The water should be light pink. With a higher concentration, the child may get a burn of the skin.
3. Air baths help. These are effective procedures. It is necessary to remove clothes from the child, as well as the diaper. Let the baby lie down naked for 10-20 minutes. Air access to problem areas speeds recovery.
4. If prickly sweat appears due to constant wear of the diaper, then this item should be discarded for the duration of treatment. It should be worn only for a walk and during sleep, and during wakefulness it is better not to use it.

Recommendations

To know how to get rid of prickly heat in a newborn, you need to familiarize yourself with simple tips:

1. After water procedures, the body should be dried. Problem places should not be rubbed, they must be gently patted with a towel. Then they must be treated with a layer of powder or therapeutic powder with anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Do not often use soap, as it leads to dry skin and irritation.
3. It is necessary to regularly ventilate the room, as well as to ensure that the child does not overheat. High humidity is also harmful.
4. You can’t swaddle your baby tightly, and freedom will allow you to ventilate the folds.
5. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the child's body, bathe him regularly. Particular attention should be paid to the area where the genitals are located. Potnichka occurs with a lack of care for this particular part.
6. Limit the use of antibacterial wipes. Although many advertisements talk about their naturalness, they all include synthetic components. Chemicals irritate the epidermis. Often, mothers do not wash the baby, but wipe it with a damp cloth. This should be done only on the road or on the street.
7. Do not buy synthetic things for a child. Clothing made from natural materials easily absorbs sweat and does not cause a “greenhouse effect”.

Baby powder

How to treat sweating in newborns? Often, baby powder is used for this. It allows you to eliminate irritation, improve skin condition in a short time. It is advisable to choose a composition including drying, anti-inflammatory components.

It is important that the following substances are present in the powder:

• Zinc.
• Panthenol.
• Anestezin.

It is necessary to treat rashes with antiseptic, drying effect. Chlorophyllipt, salicylic / boric alcohol, is suitable for this.

Remedies

Treatment of sweating in newborns can be performed using effective ointments and creams:

1. Bepanten. The product moisturizes damaged skin, accelerates tissue repair. The anti-inflammatory effect is mild.
2. Zinc ointment. The medicine dries out rashes, protects against tissue infection. If there is enough air, there is no increased humidity, then the ointment can quickly eliminate the symptoms. If after 2-3 days the rashes do not decrease, then the drug must be replaced.
3. Sudokrem. The drug has antiseptic. Drying action. It is advisable to use it if the rash site is small.

If there is a sweating in a newborn on the neck or other parts of the body, parents need to remember the following nuances:

1. With infection of irritated tissues, fungal, bacterial lesions, pediatricians prescribe medications that suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. Antifungal gels and ointments, antibiotics should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor.
3. You should not choose drugs on anyone's advice, since each child is individual.

If untreated, it can lead to diaper dermatitis. In the absence of constant and high-quality care in the genital area, inflammation begins in the inguinal folds.

When medical attention is needed

Treatment does not bring a positive effect if the following symptoms appear:

• Rashes more than 5 days.
• Temperature rise.
• Turbidity of fluid bubbles.
• Itching redness.
• Bubbles become white, yellowish, gray.
• Suppurations arise.
• “Weeping” patches of skin appear.
• There were signs of a secondary infection.

In these cases, you need to see a doctor to prevent deterioration.

Folk remedies

There are many recipes for traditional healers to deal with prickly heat. Decoctions based on birch buds, oak bark help. With their help, the work of sweat glands is restored, inflammation is eliminated.

The following recipes help eliminate prickly heat:

1. Diluted starch (1 cup) should be added to the water bath. After bathing, you should not rinse the child’s body, you just need to wipe it dry. Then apply a healing cream.
2. The laundry soap helps. They need to rinse the affected area.
3. Baking soda is effective. Powder (1 tsp) should be stirred in water (1 cup). In the solution it is necessary to moisten the gauze and wipe the inflamed areas.
4. A decoction based on laurel is used. A glass of water requires 3-4 sheets. They need to be cooked for 5-10 minutes, and after the agent has cooled down, it is necessary to moisten the affected areas with it.

Prevention

There are effective measures to prevent prickly heat:

1. Regularly bathe the baby: in the summer 2-3 times a day, and in the winter - daily.
2. Diapers should only be used for sleeping and for walking.
3. It is better to use a powder, not a fat cream.
4. Useful air baths.
5. Children need things made from natural fabrics.
6. In the children's room maintain a temperature of 20 degrees.
7. Use antibacterial wipes only if it is not possible to wash the child.
8. To wash children's clothes use special powders.

Compliance with simple preventive measures will prevent the occurrence of sweating in newborns. But if it arose, then the funds should be used after prior consultation with a specialist.