What do you do when your baby gets chrome?

It is not a serious health problem but it can make you uncomfortable and itchy.

Rash is a phenomenon when the skin is small, usually red, due to overheating. Children of all ages can get chrome, however, young children are more likely to experience this problem.

Rash often occurs in the folds of the skin and on body areas where clothing is too tight, including the chest, abdomen, neck, and buttocks. If your baby wears a hat, chrome may grow in the forehead.

The cause of chrome

The hot and humid weather of summer is a very easy time for chrome.

Rash occurs when a baby sweats a lot, but the pores are sealed, causing sweat to escape. Young children tend to be more prone to rash than adults because of smaller pores.

The hot and humid weather of summer is a very easy time for chrome. However, the baby may also have chrome in the winter if worn too warm or has a fever.

Usually, chrome rash is not a serious problem. It is a sign that your baby is overheating. However, overheating can also lead to conditions such as heat shock, an increased risk of sudden death of unexplained causes in children.

Rash is usually not painful, but it makes your child uncomfortable with itching.

How to cure chrome

1. Cool your body : Remove clothing, let your baby cool in the room or shade. Use a wet towel to wipe your baby's body to remove sweat and body oil. It can be used to apply moisturizing creams to areas of prickly skin to reduce temperature, to help the baby feel comfortable.
2. Dry skin : Use a fan to dry the skin instead of wiping with a towel. It may be possible to apply some medications or chrome creams, however, it should not be used when the baby's condition is not too serious.
3. Allow your skin to breathe : Let your skin get into the air as much as possible. Can remove her clothes. Be aware of your baby's temperature, if your baby is cold, put them back on their clothes.

Cut your baby's nails to avoid itching, scratching the skin.

Simple ways to cure chrome.(Photo: MomJunction).

How to prevent chrome

1. On hot days, keep your baby indoors, when outside, play only in areas with shade. Make sure your baby drinks enough water.
2. Wear light, light and spacious clothes for your baby. Choose natural materials like cotton.
3. Pay attention to areas of skin prone to moisture such as neck, groin, and folds. Keep these skin areas as dry as possible.
4. Do not use talcum powder because it is easy to inhale chalk dust, cause lung irritation and airway problems.
5. Check regularly to see if your baby is too hot. Touch the baby's skin, if it is hot and humid, it means the baby needs immediate relief.
6. Night can turn on for babies. However, avoid letting fans fan straight into the baby. You can leave it at a reasonable distance, so that the wind comes to your baby gently.

When should I take her to the doctor?

If the red acne does not disappear after about 3-4 days, or the condition is getting worse, the child has a fever, it is recommended to take the child to the doctor for examination.