Handmade soap poses a danger! Young children get rashes after using it

There are many unscrupulous businesses in the market who do harmful things for the sake of profit. For example, handmade soap may contain a sense of crisis. Parents should be careful when using it on young children, otherwise rashes are likely to occur. Let us see how to prevent it.

Attention! Skin care products that claim to be pure natural may be dangerous! After entering the dry winter, the number of children who seek medical treatment due to rough skin and rashes has increased by about 30%. Doctors point out that many parents believe that "natural is better". Baby skin care products that claim to be pure handmade and without preservatives are springing up in online stores like mushrooms after rain, and new parents are flocking to them. However, some mothers have found that using handmade soaps that they believe to be natural has caused rashes on their children's skin.

Zhou Yihong, a doctor at the pediatric clinic, said that the most popular pure handmade products or products without added preservatives in recent years may be harbouring dangers. There is no such thing as truly pure natural handmade soap. The added oils, soap bases, and even fragrances may cause allergies to human skin. Products that have been tested on human skin are the only way to ensure safety.

Shower gel with water

Beware of bacterial growth and infection

There are many exterior cleaning products on the market. As long as they are labeled "purely handmade" or "no preservatives added", parents can feel at ease. However, if the production process is mostly carried out in an open space and is not strictly controlled and sterilized, bacteria may enter the product.

In addition, many parents will add water to bottled bath products when they are almost used up. However, in Taiwan's hot and humid environment, if preservatives are not added, bacteria and mold will easily grow, causing skin infections in infants, and making skin problems such as rashes and itching more serious! He emphasized that using legal preservatives and using content within the legal range will not cause allergies in infants.

Ingredient testing and the production process are also very important links. However, most parents do not know how to choose ingredients. Dr. Zhou Yihong said that the simplest way is to refer to the long-term usage experience and feedback of Mother-Infant Friendly Hospitals, because Mother-Infant Friendly Hospitals are the medical units that come into contact with and care for the most newborns. Newborn skin care products are safety-oriented. Professional medical staff follow the principles of evidence-based medicine to assist parents, so parents can choose products with more confidence.

Allergy causing rash

Apply ice and drink plenty of water to relieve

Dr. Zhou Yihong suggested that if infants and young children at home accidentally develop rashes and itching, the first thing to do is to stop using products suspected of causing allergies, and apply ice compresses to relieve the child's discomfort. The ice compress time should not exceed 15 minutes. In addition, drink plenty of water to metabolize allergens. If there is still no improvement, seek medical attention immediately. He once again called on new parents to choose products specially designed for infant skin, products that have been scientifically proven and have been supervised by professional medical staff during the production process, as they are more secure.