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Winter weather is favorable for skin diseases to develop. Especially for young children with sensitive skin, they are prone to rashes due to weather allergies and atopic dermatitis. So what should children do with itchy skin in winter?
1. Why do children have itchy skin in winter?
Children with itchy skin in winter are mainly atopic dermatitis, urticaria due to cold or virus. There are many different causes of this condition such as allergies, immunity, genetics, infections or due to a damaged skin barrier. In addition, the erratic winter weather with low humidity and dryness is a favorable condition for skin diseases to develop. Therefore, the phenomenon of water loss through the skin more easily causes rashes on the skin of children.
Manifestations of children with itchy skin in winter include:
Skin rash Appears milky eczema on the skin Children scratching a lot, for young children often fussy due to discomfort. Children itch more at night because the temperature at this time drops deeply, they are prone to allergies due to cold.
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2. Taking care of children with itchy skin in winter
To take care of children with itchy skin in winter, parents first need to keep their baby's skin clean. In cold weather, many parents are often afraid to bathe their children for fear of catching a cold, but this is a misconception. Parents should still clean their children with the right water temperature. However, do not rub too hard because it can cause damage to the itchy skin. If the water temperature is too high, it will unbalance the skin's moisture balance and increase the risk of itching. In addition, parents should pay attention when taking care of their children's skin such as:
Use moisturizing shower gels Sanitize the living environment Do not keep cats and dogs because dog and cat hair are allergens that can cause allergies. and make the disease worse. Wear loose, airy cotton clothes, limit woolen and cotton clothes because they will cause irritation to the skin. Cut your child's nails regularly. Use moisturizer regularly to provide moisture to the skin and limit skin itching, so applying moisturizer right after bathing will help penetrate deeper. Provide adequate nutrition, variety of foods, and give children a lot of vegetables and fruits to strengthen their immunity. Teach children to drink plenty of water regularly. Children with itchy skin in winter negatively affect their quality of life, even weakening the immune system. Therefore, when children have symptoms of redness, itching or allergies, they should see a doctor for timely advice, do not self-medicate.
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