Many novice parents often feel unfamiliar when taking care of newborns, especially when faced with minor issues that arise with their children, such as small white spots appearing on the baby’s face. Next, let’s explore the reasons behind this phenomenon.
These small white spots, medically known as milia, are common on the nose and cheeks of infants, appearing as white or black, tiny, raised bumps on the skin, resembling millet. They stem from the immature sebaceous gland function of infants. Fortunately, this phenomenon is mostly seen in newborns under three months old, and as the baby grows, milia usually naturally subsides without requiring special treatment.
When caring for a baby, parents should take note: – Avoid squeezing milia with hands as baby’s skin is delicate, squeezing may lead to skin damage and infection, allowing them to disappear naturally. – Do not apply any topical creams to the affected area to avoid irritating the baby’s skin.
Another possible condition is infant eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis or milk scurf, common on the face, scalp, and even the whole body of infants aged 2 months to 2 years. Eczema can manifest as dry, thickened, scaly skin, or slight redness and swelling with blisters, which may ooze in severe cases, causing the baby to scratch frequently due to itching, potentially leading to secondary infections.
After understanding the possible causes of small white spots on an infant’s face, parents should remain vigilant in daily care, seek prompt medical attention if necessary to obtain professional diagnosis and advice.
