What is the reason for the white spots on the newborn's face?

My baby is less than one month old, but there are already small white spots on his face. I dare not squeeze them with my hands. What is the reason for the small white spots on the newborn's face?

The cause of white spots on the face

In fact, mothers don't need to worry. These small white spots on the baby's face are called "milia". Milia occur because the baby's sweat glands are blocked. Because the baby's glands are not fully developed, it is a normal physiological phenomenon for the baby to have small white spots on the face. Generally, milia will appear when the baby is 1 or 2 weeks old, but it will gradually decrease after a few weeks until it disappears. In fact, this is milia, which babies usually have, and it will get better slowly in the future.

Can I squeeze the white spots on my face?

Mothers should not squeeze milia out of curiosity. Milia is originally a normal physiological phenomenon. If it is squeezed, it will make the baby's wound easily infected with bacteria and fungi, turning the normal physiological phenomenon into a disease. This result is not worth the loss. In addition, pay attention to the baby's hygiene. Wash the baby's face every day. Be gentle. After washing, use a clean towel or gauze to wipe the baby's face dry. Don't rub it hard. The baby's skin is very delicate. If you rub it hard, the milia may be damaged due to friction, and it is also easy to get infected. The baby's resistance is very poor. Once infected, the consequences are disastrous. In other words, milia does not require treatment or special care. It will naturally disappear when the baby grows up.

What to do if there are small white spots on the face

1. If white spots appear on your baby's face, you must go to a regular hospital for diagnosis in time. Do not blindly use irregular and unscientific folk remedies. The baby's body is relatively fragile and sensitive. Parents must go to a regular hospital for timely diagnosis, find the cause and treat it symptomatically. Small folk remedies and small clinics will only make the baby's condition worse.

2. There are many manifestations of white spots on skin diseases. If the white spots on the baby's face do not hurt or itch, and are clearly separated from normal skin, this is likely a sign of vitiligo. If vitiligo is not treated in time, it can induce pernicious anemia, alopecia areata, psoriasis, malignant tumors, bronchial asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

3. The reason why white spots appear on the baby's face is not only related to environmental factors, but also to genetics, disease, diet and other factors. The most common reason is the lack of copper and zinc ions in the body. In addition to timely treatment, children also need to be supplemented with various elements needed by the body in a timely manner.