The sweating on the face of the newborn. Causes of appearance

Sweating is one of the skin diseases caused by severe sweating, manifested as a rash on the face of the baby or on any other part of the body. In young children, it appears due to the immaturity of the sweat glands. By external type this disease is divided into three types: deep, crystalline and red sweating. In children, as in adults, the affected areas of the skin turn red, itch, and their temperature rises. It is also possible the appearance of purulent vesicles. A simple sweating on the face of a newborn and on other parts of the body usually does not require special treatment, only compliance with hygiene rules. And for its other types, you need to observe and take the necessary measures. These include the constant hygienic care and treatment of the skin with ointments, creams and powders.

The sweating on the face of the newborn. Causes of appearance

The kid has recently appeared on this light, which means that his sweat glands do not yet know how to work at full strength and at the moment can become clogged up. From this it follows that the stronger the crumbs sweat, the more likely that there will be sweating in the newborns on the face. Also this disease can provoke and other factors:

• The baby's age is less than three weeks.
• Finding a premature baby in an incubator.
• The temperature of the crumb is more than 37 degrees Celsius.
• Long-term presence of the child in a humid room with warm air.
• Excessive exposure to the sun.
• Living in an area with high humidity.
• Excess weight.
• Taking medication that provokes excessive sweating.

Signs and Symptoms

When there is a sweating on the face of a newborn, the first thing that catches your eye is a rash, which is the main sign. Other symptoms may vary, depending on the type of disease.

1. Crystalline sweets

Most often this type occurs in infants. The rash is manifested in the form of small white bubbles, located separately or merged together. They are quite easy to damage, after which the affected area of the skin begins to peel off. Basically there is such a sweating on the face of a newborn baby.

2. Red sweatshop

It appears as a uniform red pimples, the skin around them also turns red. This sweating is accompanied by severe itching, soreness and fever of the affected area of the skin. At high humidity, the symptoms worsen significantly.

3. Deep sweating

With deep puffiness, the rash has a natural flesh color. This type is most often found on the hands or feet, while it is peculiar to appear literally "in front of". This sweating takes place as swiftly as it occurs. In children, it is very rare, it is, rather, an adult "disease".

When to call a doctor

If the baby is less than a month, then there is no need to call a doctor, since in the first 4 weeks of life, doctors visit crumbs once a week. And if the age of the child is greater, it is necessary to call the pediatrician at home or visit the dermatologist's office on your own. This should be done in order to confirm or deny the doctor's diagnosis, because a rash on the skin of a crumb can be a sign of another disease.