Your baby’s pimples may be seborrheic dermatitis, sudamina, hives, or acne, we tell you the differences so you can treat each one of them.
Does your baby have pimples and you don’t know how to take care of his skin? It may be seborrheic dermatitis or sudamina, we tell you the differences so you can treat each of them.
Seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap is a set of somewhat greasy, yellowish, or slightly red scaly plaques of different sizes and shapes that appear on the baby’s scalp.
It usually goes away on its own in a matter of weeks, but you can apply Vaseline or oils to soften the scabs.
It is common for your baby to have acne, it usually appears between the first and fourth week
Sudamina usually lasts 2 or 3 days and usually appears in the summer months due to the heat. Its appearance is due to the obstruction of the sweat glands that, when clogged, prevent the exit of sweat, which is why it manifests as skin rashes. It usually occurs in babies under two years of age and it is common for several outbreaks to appear.
It is also common for your baby to have acne, this usually appears between the first and fourth week of life and is manifested by the appearance of pimples and white dimples. In this case, it is recommended not to apply oils or other types of lotions, it is best to clean the baby’s skin daily.
Hives are also common in babies. The most characteristic feature is the presence of “wheals”, that is, small reddish-colored elevations of the skin with irregular edges.
Diaper rash can cause dermatitis, a skin lesion that can be distinguished by reddening of the skin in the diaper area. It is recommended to leave the area in the open air and leave the baby without a diaper for a few intervals of time so that the area dries and it is more difficult for these types of conditions to come out.
