Maternal eczema pictures

After going through all the hardships to give birth to the baby, the mother enters a very critical period, which is the confinement period. During this period, many pregnant women suffer from postpartum depression. Other pregnant women also have various problems. If they are not dealt with in time, they may lead to greater troubles, such as eczema after childbirth. What is the reason for eczema after childbirth?

What is the cause of eczema in pregnant women after giving birth?

Pregnant women are more prone to eczema, and the cause of this is largely related to factors such as poor hygiene during the confinement period. In addition, pregnant women are relatively weak, so they are more likely to develop eczema. The treatment of eczema in pregnant women includes many methods such as topical application. In order to ensure the treatment effect, in addition to medical treatment under the guidance of a doctor, medical care in daily life is also very important. In addition to paying attention to hygiene and keeping the skin dry, do not eat spicy foods, such as fish and shrimp, in the diet, but should eat more light-flavored foods.

First, improve the natural environment. The indoor temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will aggravate the itching of eczema. It is beneficial for patients with eczema to turn on the central air conditioner moderately when sleeping at night in summer to reduce the indoor temperature. In addition, allergens should be minimized in the natural environment to reduce allergic symptoms caused by irritation. No animals are kept at home, such as birds, cats, dogs, etc. The room should be naturally ventilated, do not smoke in the room, and do not put blankets in the room.

Second, apply cold compress to relieve itching. When eczema becomes itchy and unbearable while sleeping, you can try using a medical ice pack through a wet cloth to apply cold compress to the itchy area. Cold compress can constrict blood vessels, temporarily relieve itching and relieve symptoms. You can also use milk ice for cold compress, which is more effective.

Method: Pour the milk into a cup of ice and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then pour the milk on a gauze pad or thin cotton cloth and apply it to the itchy area for 2 to 3 minutes.

During the confinement period, it is common for pregnant mothers to suffer from back pain, abdominal pain and headache. If pregnant mothers suffer from these symptoms, they should not be discouraged or have negative emotions. To adjust a good attitude, seek medical help immediately. There are also mothers who are in the confinement period who can learn about the experience of raising children from the dads and moms.

How to prevent eczema

Among patients with eczema, cod fish allergy accounts for the largest proportion, followed by egg yolk and egg white, then peanut kernel, soybean, shrimp, crab, rice, wheat, chicken, and milk protein allergy incidence is relatively high. Eczema is not easy to infect. Eczema is not caused by unhygienic conditions. Excessive and frequent washing or bathing with very hot water will damage the skin barrier, causing and aggravating the condition. Pay attention to moisturizing the skin. Using a moisturizer with skin barrier protection function after bathing in winter can play an auxiliary role in treatment and significantly reduce the occurrence of skin diseases. Wear soft cotton underwear to avoid scratching and rubbing the skin.

Research shows that there is a positive correlation between the quality of mood and immunity. Only when the mood is good can the immunity be enhanced and illness can be prevented for pregnant women. Therefore, during the confinement period, we must pay attention to the mental health of pregnant women. The health of pregnant women requires the joint efforts of the whole family, so that they can safely spend the confinement period.

Eczema is an allergic skin disease. It is recommended that you apply butylbenzaldehyde ointment for treatment. You should be careful about your diet and avoid spicy food, irritating food and seafood. You can apply calamine or vibrating lotion. You can also use dexamethasone cream or skin-relaxing ointment for external application in the short term. Traditional Chinese medicine also has a certain effect in the treatment of eczema. You can choose to use lithospermum officinale decoction for external washing.