The Dog Days of Summer have arrived, and many parents are taking their children to the hospital to apply Dog Days plasters. But can every child use Dog Days plasters?
Can every child use Dog Days plasters?
Not every child can use Dog Days plasters.
Although Dog Days plasters have good preventive and therapeutic effects on certain diseases, their use should be based on factors such as traditional Chinese medicine differentiation, medication properties, and patient age. Children have special physical conditions, delicate skin, and some organs are not fully developed yet.
So, not every child can use Dog Days plasters.
Which children cannot use Dog Days plasters?
Babies with Excess Heat Syndrome cannot use Dog Days plasters.
Babies with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, dry stools, and mouth ulcers should not use Dog Days plasters because Dog Days plasters belong to hot and spicy medicine. Applying them at this time can cause an imbalance in the body and worsen the disease.
Babies with broken skin cannot use Dog Days plasters.
Babies with broken skin should not use Dog Days plasters because the spicy nature of the plasters can irritate the broken skin, leading to worsened symptoms and a higher risk of infection.
Babies with sensitive skin cannot use Dog Days plasters.
If a baby has sensitive skin, it is not recommended to use Dog Days plasters as they may cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes, pain, and itching. If the baby is only allergic to adhesive tapes, you can try using different types of tapes.
Babies under 3 months old cannot use Dog Days plasters.
Babies under 3 months old have delicate skin, and many Dog Days plasters contain spicy ingredients that can easily burn the skin. Therefore, it is generally recommended that babies under 3 months old should never use Dog Days plasters. For babies aged 3 months to 2 years, the use of Dog Days plasters should be considered on a case-by-case basis. Children over 2 years old can generally use Dog Days plasters without any issues.
Which children are best suited for Dog Days plasters?
1. Babies with respiratory system diseases such as asthma, recurrent respiratory infections (such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, etc.), and chronic bronchitis;
2. Babies with diseases related to coldness in the body, such as stomach pain caused by coldness, colitis, and other related conditions;
3. Babies with low immunity or frequent colds, and babies with allergic diseases such as rhinitis.
Precautions when using Dog Days plasters for children
Precautions before applying plasters
Skin care, avoiding spicy foods, and consulting a doctor. First, establish a regular routine and have a light diet. It is best to avoid spicy and cold foods for 1-2 weeks and reduce smoking and alcohol consumption to avoid weakening the effectiveness of the medicine.
Secondly, pay attention to protecting and cleaning the skin, especially the skin at the plaster application points. One day before applying the plasters, take a bath with mild bathing products to remove surface oils from the skin. Finally, if there are any cuts or symptoms of acute infection such as fever, headache, diarrhea, or vomiting at the application points, the first application should be delayed. In addition, if a woman has heavy menstrual bleeding, the application can be appropriately postponed.
Precautions during plaster application
Wear loose clothing to prevent allergies. When removing the plasters, it is best to wear loose, breathable, comfortable, and sweat-absorbent cotton clothing. To prevent the ointment from staining clothing, it is best to wear dark-colored clothes on the day of application. If there are any allergic symptoms, be sure to inform the doctor and use hypoallergenic adhesive tape instead.
Precautions after plaster application
After applying the plasters, reduce physical activity and try to avoid sweating to prevent the plasters from falling off. After application, there may be a feeling of fever, so it is advisable to stay in a cool place. However, do not expose the applied area to extreme cold, as this can cause the pores to contract and affect the absorption of the medicine. Also, avoid direct exposure of fans or air conditioning to the applied area.
