What Is Neonatal Herpes?

Neonatal impetigo is a common purulent skin disease in the neonatal period, which has been clinically proven to be highly contagious, prone to self-infection and mutual transmission, and often causes epidemics in the neonatal room. Because the skin of the newborn is very delicate, the sebaceous glands secrete vigorously, and bacteria easily accumulate on the surface of the skin; and the defense function of the newborn's epidermis is relatively low. When the skin is slightly damaged, it is easy to cause disease.

Neonatal impetigo

Neonatal impetigo is a common purulent skin disease in the neonatal period, which has been clinically proven to be highly contagious, prone to self-infection and mutual transmission, and often causes epidemics in the neonatal room. Because the skin of the newborn is very delicate, the sebaceous glands secrete vigorously, and bacteria easily accumulate on the surface of the skin; and the defense function of the newborn's epidermis is relatively low. When the skin is slightly damaged, it is easy to cause disease.

Chinese name

Neonatal impetigo

Nature

Common purulent skin diseases in the neonatal period

Features

Highly contagious

General onset

Head and face, diaper wrap, and skin wrinkles

The cause of neonatal impetigo is mostly from the unclean hands of mothers, family members or medical staff, or babies used clothes, diapers and coatings infected by bacteria. Babies also develop more morbidity after coming into contact with an adult who has a skin swollen, purulent skin infection, or when the mother has mastitis.

Neonatal impetigo usually occurs after the first week. It usually affects the head and face, the diaper wrapping area, and the wrinkles of the skin, such as the neck,

The prevention of neonatal impetigo includes the following three aspects:

1. Keep the newborn's skin clean. Take a bath every day. In hot weather, you can wash 2-3 times a day. Dress appropriately and do not allow newborns to sweat excessively.

2. Protect the newborn's skin from damage. Keep clothes, diapers and bedding soft. When nursing a newborn, move lightly and cut your baby's nails frequently to avoid scratching the epidermis.

3. Avoid contact with people with skin infections. Wash your hands carefully before nursing a newborn.

The treatment of neonatal impetigo can be based on the condition: mild symptoms, only 75% alcohol can be used to disinfect small pustules and surrounding skin when they are scattered, and then the pustules are rubbed with alcohol cotton swabs or punctured The pus can be discharged, and the wound can be exposed, dried or coated with antibiotic ointment. When pustules are particularly numerous, they should be treated with appropriate antibiotics. If you notice symptoms such as a baby's mental illness, you should consult a doctor.