![]() ![]() If there's a blue patch on or around your baby's bottom that looks like a bruise, it may be dermal melanocytosis (also called a Mongolian spot), a harmless birthmark common in Black babies, and many other babies with more melanin in their skin. The dark marks usually disappear in two to three months without treatment. The lesions burst in 24 to 48 hours and leave behind tiny flat brown spots. It starts out as small white or pus-filled bumps, which can show up on the chin, forehead, neck, chest, lower back, and lower legs. If your newborn has fluid-filled bumps on their chest, it's probably transient neonatal pustular melanosis (TNPM), a harmless rash that affects up to 5 percent of Black newborns. You can also ask your baby's doctor whether oral antihistamines might help. The doctor can recommend a cream that is safe for your baby. ![]() For severe cases, ask your baby's doctor about using hydrocortisone cream.Scratching and rubbing can further irritate the skin and can lead to infection. Help your baby avoid scratching by keeping their nails short and putting them to bed with cotton mittens or socks on their hands, if they'll tolerate it.Try not to let your baby get too hot and then cool quickly, as rapid changes in temperature can make eczema worse because it can exacerbate itching.Apply a moisturizer immediately after the bath to lock in moisture.(Wash your baby's hair once a week using a mild baby shampoo.) ![]() Use a mild, fragrance-free soap and wash your baby at the end of the bath so they aren't sitting in soapy water.Many experts now believe that daily baths can be helpful for babies with eczema. Ask your baby's doctor how often to bathe your baby.If your baby has eczema, here are some ways you can help: As your baby gets older, they may rub and scratch at their skin, which can make the area vulnerable to infection. Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, may occur after the areas heal.Įczema isn't contagious, but it's usually itchy. Some babies get light patches with fine white scales, a variant of eczema called pityriasis alba. This type is more common in Black people.Įczema may be complicated by very light spots that stand out against the surrounding skin color, and this can often occur in Black toddlers. Sometimes appear as small pinpoint bumps, known as papular eczema.In older children, eczema frequently appears on the skin behind the knees and elbows. It usually shows up in babies between 2 and 6 months of age, most often on the cheeks, forehead, scalp, and backs of the arms. Your baby may have eczema (also called atopic dermatitis), a rash caused by sensitivity of the skin.Įczema occurs in at least 10 percent of all children and about 19 percent of Black children. Excessive sun exposure also can dry out the skin and can cause heat rash. Limit the amount of time your baby spends in direct sunlight and apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before you head out. Regardless of your baby's skin color, you need to take care so that they don't burn. Melanin is a pigment that provides natural protection against the sun's harsh rays, so the darker a person's skin, the longer it'll take to get a sunburn. The darker your baby's skin, the more melanin it contains. Your baby's skin may be dark, light, or anywhere in between. If your baby's skin becomes excessively dry and store-bought moisturizer isn't helping, talk to your baby's pediatrician, who may recommend a medicated lotion, cream, or ointment.Apply the moisturizer within minutes of taking your baby out of the tub to seal in the moisture that's still in their skin from the bath.Moisturizers with ceramides are especially helpful in hydrating the skin.Use thicker creams, rather than thin lotions, to treat ashy skin. ![]() Look for products that are free of alcohol and perfume, which can dry and irritate the skin.Look for a moisturizer that's free of harsh or toxic ingredients such as formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane.Here are tips for easing dryness with moisturizer: (The same dry skin cells are present on all shades of skin, but without the contrast against a darker background they're less visible.) Ashy skin can occur anywhere on the body but is commonly found on the elbows, knees, legs, feet, and back. Dry flakes on the surface of the skin may give darker skin an "ashy" appearance. ![]()
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