Children's skin is very delicate, so it is necessary to take special care of them. If this is not done, there is a risk of skin related problems. One of these risks is dryness of the skin of children. There can be many reasons for this, which is important to know. That is why in this article of Momjunction we will discuss dry baby skin. Here we will explain what are the causes and symptoms of dry baby skin. Along with this, you will also be able to know the home remedies for dry skin and use baby lotion
First of all in the article, know what is dry skin.
What is dry skin or dry skin?
Dry skin is a common condition that can result from a lack of moisture in the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum is called the top layer of the skin. When there is a lack of water and moisture in this layer, the skin becomes dry or dry (1).
Scroll through to know why babies have dry skin.
What Are The Causes Of Dry Skin In Babies?
There can be many reasons for dry skin in babies. Here we are telling about them only.
1. Low moisture in the stratum corneum: As we have seen above that the skin can become dry due to low moisture level in the stratum corneum i.e. the upper layer of the skin (1).
2. Bathing with hot water: It is believed that if babies are bathed in hot water or given bubble bath, their skin may become dry. For this reason, special attention should be paid while bathing the baby.
3. Use of more shampoo: A research confirms that if babies are bathed with shampoo frequently, their scalp skin may become dry (3).
4. Change in weather: Change in weather can also be one of the reasons for dry skin in babies. High temperatures, cold winds, cold and humidity all cause dry skin in babies (4).
Read here about the symptoms of dry skin in babies.
Symptoms of Dry Skin in Babies
Many symptoms are seen when the baby's skin is dry. These symptoms may be as follows (2) (5):
scaly skin
red rash
itchy skin
skin rash
skin peeling
rough skin
skin cracking and bleeding
Learn more about what dry skin in babies looks like.
What does dry baby skin look like?
Dry skin tends to show roughness, flaking, fine lines or cracks. Dry spots can also form in many places of the skin. This especially happens on the hands, feet, arms, face, lips and lower part of the feet ( 5 ).
Scroll down to know what is the difference between dry skin and eczema.
Difference between dry skin and eczema in babies
Dry skin in babies and eczema have some symptoms in common, but the two conditions are different. Further in the article, we are explaining its difference through some points.
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