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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Le Thu Phuong - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.The little angel is always the happiness of the whole family, but it also brings many worries. When tiny whiteheads appear on the baby's nose, around the mouth, forehead, and cheeks, parents may wonder: What is this? Is it dangerous? What to do?
Ban millet (Milia) parents! Don't worry. On average, 4-5 babies are born with millet rash (also known as millet acne). They are small sacs containing patches of keratin, caused by blocked ducts under the skin. Having this blockage is due to the immature skin of the baby. The reason why infants are often prescribed is not clear, but it may be due to:
Newborns receive hormones from their mothers through breast milk. This hormone stimulates the oil glands to grow stronger, increasing sebum secretion more, causing clogged pores. Newborn baby's pores are not matured, so skin cells, dirt, and sebum are easier to hide and reside there than Millet rash (millet acne) is not uncommon in babies. They can disappear on their own after a few weeks if the baby's face is properly cleaned.
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Chiều cao, cân nặng của bé ở từng giai đoạn nên là bao nhiêu là bình thường, bao nhiêu là bất thường? Cùng ThS.BS Ma Văn Thấm điểm lại xem bạn đã nắm được các chỉ số phát triển thể chất của bé chưa nhé!The following content is prepared under supervision of Thạc sĩ, Bác sĩ y khoa, Ma Văn Thấm , Nhi , Phòng khám Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Dương Đông(Phú Quốc)
Baby acne usually goes away on its own after 3-4 weeks without any treatment. However, parents still need to pay attention to the following points to keep their baby's skin clean. This is an important thing to make millet acne disappear:
Bathing and cleaning baby's face every day is the most important. For babies with millet acne, they should be bathed with clean water or baby shower gel. =>> Instructions for bathing babies Avoid bathing with leaves according to folklore, because it contains many risks, which can cause more serious infections. Try to keep the baby's face dry, if the baby sweats gently wipe away with a cotton cloth. Always wash your hands thoroughly when touching your baby's face. Do not rub, squeeze or squeeze pimples. Avoid applying lotion or oil to your baby's face; because it will make the baby's pores even more clogged. Avoid exposing your baby to a smoky environment, people who have skin infections. Children who are prescribed do not need to apply medicine and will recover on their own. Sometimes some medicines can cause allergic reactions on the skin; Therefore, the application of the drug is not recommended. However, if after 3 months, the acne on the baby's skin is still a lot, you should take your baby to the doctor.
In some children, due to not maintaining proper skin hygiene, millet acne can develop into acne, worsening the baby's skin from an early age. Acne now looks red and has pus inside. You need to take your baby to see a doctor right away for examination and appropriate treatment. The pediatric department at Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children ,....With modern equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.
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