The skin of the neighbor's child is really fair and tender, and it is also moisturized. Describing it as delicate and fragile does not capture its vitality. However, after being kissed by the cold winter wind for a few days, the originally pink and delicate face has become wrinkled, and it has become rough. There are patches of dryness on the face, and the skin turns red and even develops small bumps with just a slight touch. The baby also refuses to wash his face and always tries to avoid it. Is this what they call "dry skin", and what should we do?
The dermatologist explains that when children go outdoors in dry and cold weather, the skin tends to crack due to lack of moisture after being blown by the cold wind. The most vulnerable areas are the hands, feet, and face.
The most important preventive method is to keep the skin clean by washing the child's face and hands. Of course, do not wash too frequently, once or twice a day is enough. Avoid using alkaline washing products or special disinfectants. It is especially important not to do these five things to take care of your baby's skin:
1. Washing the face with a basin and towel used by adults.
Adult towels are rough, while the delicate skin of infants and young children is very tender, and their blood vessels are abundant. Washing their faces with rough towels can easily damage the skin and make it rough. In addition, the resistance of infants and young children is relatively poor, and the basins used by adults often have some bacteria. Washing the child's face with water from the adult basin can easily lead to the occurrence of infectious diseases. The correct method is to use a special basin and towel for washing the child's face.
2. Washing the face with alkaline soap.
The soap used by adults is relatively alkaline. Washing the delicate facial skin of infants and young children with it often makes the complexion rough or damaged. Infants and young children should use special "baby soap" or "infant soap" to wash their faces.
3. Wiping the face with milk.
Some young mothers believe that wiping their child's face with milk can make their skin tender. However, if milk remains on the child's skin, it can clog the already tiny sweat gland openings and pores, causing poor excretion of sweat and sebum, leading to sweat gland inflammation, sebaceous gland inflammation, and folliculitis. In addition, milk is sticky and contains a lot of nutrients. It can easily attract and breed bacteria, which can be harmful to the child's skin.
4. Applying fat and powder to the face.
Some parents like to use the cosmetics and skincare products used by adults, such as lipstick, blush, and moisturizing cream, to "cosmeticize" their children. Many cosmetics contain chemicals and metal powder, which can cause skin allergies such as rashes when applied to the skin.
5. Squeezing facial pimples randomly.
If a child has pustules or heat rash on their face, they should never squeeze them with their hands. Because there are many blood vessels in the face that are connected to the blood vessels inside the skull, squeezing the pustules can cause infection and suppuration, which can easily lead to facial swelling and septicemia. If bacteria enter the skull through the blood, it can even be life-threatening.
