What causes neonatal herpes?

The skin of a newborn is delicate. If it is not properly cared for, it is easy to be attacked by various diseases, especially the common herpes, which is generally caused by allergies or viral infections and often occurs one week after birth. This disease is highly contagious and may even affect the occurrence of herpes on a large scale. Therefore, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time after the occurrence and choose a scientific and effective treatment method.

1. Condition Analysis

Generally, herpes is a disease caused by viral infection, which can be treated with antiviral drugs such as ribavirin and acyclovir. It is best to go to a regular hospital's pediatric department for a blood test and other tests. Treatment should be taken according to the examination. Pay attention to body temperature, drink plenty of water and eat in moderation. If the infection is serious, intravenous anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for treatment according to the situation. Specific treatment can be carried out according to the doctor's advice.

Condition analysis: It may be caused by allergies, and the possibility of viral infection cannot be ruled out. It is best to go to the hospital for examination first, and then treat it after diagnosis. Drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to skin hygiene and follow-up.

II. Guidance

Neonatal impetigo is a common purulent skin disease in the neonatal period. It is highly contagious and easily infected by self-contact and spread to each other, often causing epidemics in the neonatal ward. Because the skin of newborns is very delicate and the sebaceous glands secrete actively, bacteria easily accumulate on the skin surface; and the defense function of the newborn epidermis is relatively low, so when the skin is slightly damaged, it is easy to cause disease. Neonatal impetigo usually occurs within the first week. The disease generally occurs on the head and face, diaper wrapping area and skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, etc., and can also affect the whole body. It is more likely to occur in hot summer weather or when you wrap yourself too much and your skin sweats a lot. The pustules have a thin epidermis and are of varying sizes. There is no red halo around them and they are slightly raised compared to the surrounding skin. The blister fluid begins to appear yellow and soon becomes turbid. After the bullae rupture, a bright red and moist base surface can be seen. A thin yellow scab may form afterwards, and no trace will be left after the scab falls off. Children with mild illness have no systemic symptoms, while children with severe illness often have fever. Symptoms include poor feeding and worsening jaundice. Neonatal impetigo can heal quickly if treated; otherwise it may linger and even cause large pustules to peel off large areas of the epidermis.

Guidance:

The treatment of neonatal impetigo can be carried out according to the following methods: when the symptoms are mild and only scattered pustules are present, 75% alcohol can be used to disinfect the small pustules and the surrounding skin, and then the pustules can be scratched with an alcohol cotton swab or pricked with a sterilized needle to drain the pus. The wound surface can be exposed, dried or coated with antibiotic ointment. When there are a lot of pustules, appropriate antibiotics should be used in addition. If you find that your baby is showing symptoms such as poor mental health, you should consult a doctor.