Chilblains are a \”destroyer\” to a baby\’s appearance. Not only that, they are itchy, painful and difficult to heal. As long as the area \”occupied\” by chilblains is very uncomfortable, let alone the baby\’s tender skin, it will only make mothers and fathers feel distressed and overwhelmed. Today, Doudehui will talk about how to relieve and prevent chilblains, and the most common mistake parents make when dealing with chilblains in babies. The reason why babies suffer from chilblains is because the body is stimulated by low temperature and moisture, which causes the blood vessels on the body surface to spasm and reduce blood flow. After tissue ischemia and hypoxic cells are damaged, chilblains are prone to occur. In fact, most chilblains are caused by the skin being exposed to a cold environment between 0° and 10° for a long time. So, don’t always think that it’s absolutely safe as long as you don’t do activities in sub-zero temperatures. There are also the following external factors that can also easily cause chilblains in babies. 1. Don’t wear thick socks. Don’t think that wearing thick socks is the best way to prevent chilblains. Wearing thick socks for your baby will make chilblains come on faster. Because thick socks will make the baby\’s feet sweat, as long as the temperature drops after sweating, the baby\’s feet will easily develop chilblains. Therefore, you should wear pure cotton socks with strong sweat absorption and suitable thickness for your baby. 2. Do not wear clothes that are too tight. Many parents are worried that cold air will get into their babies\’ clothes, so they wrap them tightly. Cold-proof equipment such as pants, gloves, socks, clothes, etc. should be appropriately loose, because wearing it too tight will not only make the baby feel uncomfortable, but also affect blood circulation, fail to keep warm, and easily cause frostbite on the baby\’s limbs. 3. Wet clothes are more likely to induce chilblains. Babies have a strong metabolism and will sweat a lot with the slightest movement. After sweating, soaked clothes are the best \”booster\” for chilblains, because wet clothes will evaporate more heat and induce chilblains. Therefore, as long as parents find that their baby\’s hat, mask, and pantyhose are soaked with sweat, they must change them in time. How to cure your baby\’s frostbite? Here\’s some bad news for parents. There is no quick and easy way to treat chilblains. Soaking your hands in white wine, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili water as mentioned online is of no use. However, if you want to make it less uncomfortable, there are several ways to relieve it. Slightly cold ① Leave the cold environment and stay in an environment with a suitable temperature; ② Change soaked clothes, shoes, socks, hats and gloves in time; ③ Prepare a basin of warm water of about 38 degrees and soak the affected area in the water. 30 minutes, 3 times a day. When the water is cold, add hot water little by little, and try to control the water temperature at around 38°C (a warm towel can be used for hot compresses on the face). After soaking, you can apply chilblain ointment, vitamin E ointment or erythromycin ointment, and massage gently for 15 minutes, every day Just once. Moderate to severe frostbite ① If the sensation in the affected area is difficult to recover, or there is local swelling, pain, etc., do not treat it at home, but go to the hospital for professional treatment in time; ② During the process of going to the hospital, parents can use their own body temperature to help the baby After you feel a burning sensation in the frozen area, you should do a good job of keeping the area warm to prevent secondary frostbite. Misunderstandings to Avoid Do not use hot water or fire above 38 degrees to treat your baby when he is frozen. Because of the cold partStimulated by sudden heat, it is easier for capillaries to dilate and blood to accumulate, thus inducing chilblains. In fact, the best way to prevent chilblains is prevention! Although the above methods can only relieve the discomfort, chilblains will not heal on their own. Generally speaking, your baby\’s chilblains will gradually heal when the temperature warms up. Finally, parents should avoid babies scratching chilblains to avoid prolonging the healing time or causing ulcers and infection.
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