What is mastopathy in newborn boys and girls? Photos of hormonal neonatal rash in newborns and its difference from other rashes Symptoms of hormonal rash - how to distinguish it from other diseases.
How does a sexual crisis manifest in newborn babies, why not worry?
Hormonal crisis
During intrauterine maturation, the future baby, regardless of gender, receives hormones from the mother's body along with nutrients. After birth, about a week later, the so-called hormonal or sexual crisis appears. It goes away in all children, but does not always have vivid symptoms. It occurs due to hormonal changes in the child's body. During this period, you can observe acne, physiological mastopathy and some changes in the genitals.
Physiological mastopathy against the background of a hormonal crisis
Outwardly manifests itself as engorgement of the mammary glands. There may be redness near the nipples, slight swelling, an increase in the temperature of the skin in this area. Sometimes a small amount of a whitish fluid that resembles colostrum may be released from the mammary glands. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze it out. There is no reason to worry about the occurrence of these signs of a sexual crisis. Symptoms disappear within a few weeks without harming the baby's health.
Changes in the genitals
In addition to engorgement of the mammary glands, during the onset of a hormonal crisis, various changes can occur in the genitals. They manifest themselves in different ways in representatives of different sexes.
Girls
For girls during the period of sexual crisis, the following are characteristic:
- Vulvovaginitis - a white mucous substance begins to stand out from the genitals. It lasts several days, does not need treatment, it goes away on its own. All that is required in this case is to observe the rules of hygiene, wash the child every day with warm water, preferably boiled. At the same time, do not try to thoroughly wash off the mucus, because the mucous membranes of the baby's genitals are very sensitive and can be accidentally damaged, which will lead to the penetration of infection.
- Small menstruation or metrorrhagia is a bloody discharge, reminiscent of menstruation, but not abundant and lasts from the strength of day 2. You should not be afraid of such a symptom. This is normal. It does not need special treatment, it passes quickly, without negative consequences.
Boys
In boys during a hormonal crisis, in most cases, there is:- Increased pigmentation near the nipples and in the genital area, in particular, the testicles. The skin in these areas becomes chocolate colored. Despite the somewhat unusual manifestation of a sexual crisis, it is unnecessary to worry about this. Within a few days or even weeks, everything will disappear without a trace.
- Swelling of the genitals. This phenomenon brings some discomfort to the child, but it goes away without complications. You don't need to do anything. Treatment as such is not applied.
- Hydrocele - dropsy of the testicles. Despite the rather frightening diagnosis and the same appearance, there is no need to show concern once again. This is a typical symptom of a genital crisis. As well as other symptoms, it passes without any unpleasant consequences for the child's body.
Also, representatives of both sexes with a sexual crisis may experience acne. You do not need to smear with anything, ordinary everyday hygiene procedures are enough.
A sexual crisis is not a pathology, but a sign of the correct intrauterine development of a child and is natural for all children, but does not always have bright frightening manifestations. In the event of at least one symptom, you cannot panic, keep calm and sobriety of thought. It will pass as suddenly as it appeared, without causing unwanted consequences.
The hormonal (sexual) crisis of newborns is mainly associated with the effect of mother's hormones on the baby and occurs in full-term newborns. In premature babies, these conditions are quite rare. Sexual crisis includes several conditions:
The engorgement of the mammary glands, which begins on the 3-4th day of life, reaches a maximum on the 7-8th day and then gradually decreases. Sometimes milk-white discharge from the mammary gland is noted, which in composition is close to the mother's colostrum. Breast enlargement occurs in most girls and half of boys. You cannot press on the breasts, massage them, and even more so try to express drops of liquid from the nipples. Any manipulations with the mammary glands in infants are dangerous because they can lead to the development of mastitis in newborns, and this is a very serious disease and can only be treated surgically. For prevention, it is enough just to make a pad of cotton wool and gauze and put it on the breasts under the baby's undershirt. With severe engorgement, the pediatrician will prescribe special compresses;
Desquamative vulvovaginitis is an abundant grayish-white mucous discharge from the genital fissure that appears in 60–70% of girls in the first three days of life. Discharge is 1-3 days and then gradually disappear. The nature of the vaginal discharge may also be bloody - this is not a cause for concern. This state of therapy does not require. With vaginal discharge, the girl should be washed with a light pink, cool solution of potassium permanganate from front to back.
Milia - whitish-yellow nodules 1–2 mm in size, rising above the level of the skin, localized more often on the wings of the nose and the bridge of the nose, in the forehead and chin. These are sebaceous and sweat glands with abundant secretions and clogged ducts. They occur in 40% of newborns and do not require treatment;
Dropsy of the testicular membranes (hydrocele) - occurs in 5-10% of boys, disappears without treatment during the neonatal period;
ACNE IN NEWBORNS (estrogenic acne) - appear in the first 3-5 months. the life of a child, being the reaction of small, superficially located, sebaceous glands of newborns to the sex hormones of the mother (who often had severe manifestations of acne in the anamnesis). Rashes are few, represented by open and closed (milium) comedones, small papules and pustules with a small inflammatory corolla around. Elements of acne are isolated, localized on the skin of the cheeks, forehead, nose, nasal and nasolabial folds, on the back of the head, sometimes on the skin of the penis ... A few days after the onset of neonatal acne, it resolves itself.
13. Transient stool changes
Transient stool changes (transient intestinal catarrh, physiological neonatal dyspepsia, transient intestinal catarrh) are a kind of stool disorder that is observed in all newborns in the middle of the first week of life. During the first or second (less often until the third) day, meconium leaves the child's intestines - i.e. original feces. Meconium is a viscous, thick, dark green, almost black mass.
Later, the stool becomes more frequent, inhomogeneous both in consistency (you can see lumps, mucus, a liquid part) and in color (areas of dark green color alternate with greenish, yellow and even whitish). Often, stool becomes more watery, resulting in a stain of water around the stool on the diaper. Such a stool is called transitional, and the state associated with its appearance, as you might have guessed, is the transitional intestinal catarrh. After 2-4 days, the stool becomes physiological - homogeneous in consistency and color. Simply put, it takes on a mushy, yellow appearance with a fermented milk smell. It reduces the number of leukocytes, fatty acids, mucin (mucus) and tissue protein. The severity of transient intestinal catarrh varies in different children. In some, the frequency of bowel movements reaches six or more times a day, the stool is very watery, in other babies, its frequency is up to three times and the consistency is not much different from usual.
Be that as it may, transient intestinal catarrh is a physiological phenomenon and is only able to scare newly-made moms and dads, but not harm the child. Trying to act on transient intestinal catarrh is an unjustified event. You just need to wait a little - when the baby more or less "learns" to use his digestive system, the stool will normalize.
Newborn babies need time to adapt to their new environment. When a child is born, many external factors begin to influence the child's body. One of the symptoms of adaptation to a new world may be the appearance of a hormonal rash. This is completely normal and will go away on its own. Acne in newborns should not be a concern for parents. For a baby, it is completely painless and does not provoke itching.
Symptoms of a hormonal rash - how to distinguish it from other conditions?
The first symptoms usually begin immediately after birth. The most acute period of hormonal eruptions occurs at the age of 1 week. The duration of her symptoms is 1.5-2 months. If after this age acne persists, you need to consult a specialist - perhaps the cause of the rash lies elsewhere.
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How to determine if a baby has acne:
- swelling and engorgement of the mammary glands in children of both sexes (more in the article: how to treat swelling of the mammary glands in newborn girls?);
- girls have vulvovaginitis, bloody discharge;
- the genitals swell a little in boys and girls;
- red pimples all over the body, more often localized on the face (cheeks, forehead, chin), neck, back, less often on the scalp.
The nature of the rash may vary:
- small red pimples;
- red spots with a white head in the middle;
- pale pimples that protrude slightly above the surface of the skin are more felt like rough skin.
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When a rash appears in a child, it is important to exclude other diseases with similar symptoms. According to its characteristics, acne in newborns is similar to signs of some diseases - diathesis, prickly heat, allergic reaction (for more details, see the article: photo of manifestations of diathesis in infants and treatment). However, the hormonal rash does not go away after taking antihistamines, improving baby's skin care. The color of the hormonal rash is always red (we recommend reading: red rash on the back of a child: what is it?).
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Prickly heat is located mainly in the folds of the skin, in newborn acne, other localization sites. Pimples with prickly heat cause the child significant discomfort, they itch and become inflamed.
Allergies are characterized by itching and flaking, dyspeptic symptoms (bloating, diarrhea). Often, allergies are not limited to skin rashes, they can be accompanied by a runny nose, coughing, redness of the eyes and watery eyes. With neonatal pustulosis, the rash does not cause any concern to the child.
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In addition, red rashes can appear with chickenpox, measles, scarlet fever. Chickenpox in infants is extremely rare, but the diagnosis cannot be completely ruled out. Measles and scarlet fever are accompanied by fever and symptoms of body intoxication. These diseases are very dangerous for their complications, and it is imperative to exclude them at the slightest suspicion.
Should neonatal rash be treated?
There is no need to treat an infant's three-week rash. There are times when the baby damages pimples and infects them. In this case, ointments are used that have an antiseptic effect. To prevent the baby from scratching the rash, you need to carefully cut your nails and put on special anti-scratch mittens.
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Treatment is only given if the rash progresses very quickly or lasts more than 3 months. Sometimes severe blockage of the duct occurs. In this case, the doctor will prescribe special ointments (Bepanten, Ketoconazole).
It is necessary to monitor the hygiene of the baby's skin, regularly bathe, make him baths with medicinal herbs (decoction of chamomile, string, calendula). A weak solution of manganese or Chlorophyllipt can be used for bathing. For washing, use ordinary baby soap.
The kid needs to regularly take sun and air baths, walk more often. A nursing mother should follow a hypoallergenic diet. After the hormonal background is normalized, the rashes will disappear, and no trace will remain on the skin.
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How to distinguish a sexual crisis?
Like all diseases, it has several forms of manifestation. The main ones are:
- swelling of the external genital organs;
- hydrocele (vulvovaginitis);
- menakhre (micromenstruation);
Physiological mastopathy, as a rule, appears in girls and is a slight enlargement of the mammary glands, while the area around the nipples may turn slightly red and slight white discharge appears. If these changes do not cause discomfort to the crumb and the discharge is not too abundant, there is no cause for concern. Mastopathy will pass by itself by the beginning of the second month of the baby's life. Although it is still worth showing the child to a specialist with such symptoms, it is better to prevent the disease than to treat it later.
Edema of the external genital organs is very rare (experts say about 10% of children) and usually goes away on its own. Careful care, timely bathing and the use of quality diapers are required from parents in order to avoid the development of a red bottom in a child, as this can aggravate the situation.
Hydrocele (vulvovaginitis) is considered a disease of adult women, although its symptoms can also occur in newborns, that is, there will be white mucous discharge from the genitals. Such discharge does not require treatment. The only thing that is needed during this period is bathing the newborn and washing it after each diaper change. Experts recommend being extremely careful, and in the case when the discharge persists for more than 7 days, show the baby to a specialist in order to exclude the presence of genital infections.
Menarche (micromenstruation) is a very rare manifestation characterized by bloody discharge from the genitals (in girls). Normally, this can last no more than two days and does not require treatment, with the exception of washing with boiled water (you can use herbal tinctures). If the spotting lasts more than 3 days, an immediate appeal to the pediatrician is necessary.
Acne in newborns is another symptom of a genital crisis. Such acne appears, as a rule, on the face, cheeks, forehead of the child in the first days of life and by the end of the second week (in the absence of complications and good care) they disappear by themselves.
Is a sexual crisis dangerous?
Such a manifestation is one of the adaptation measures and does not pose a threat to the child's life, although it requires attention from the parents.
Caring mothers and fathers should not panic when they notice that the genitals of the crumbs are somewhat swollen, slight reddish or transparent discharge has appeared. All this in the first weeks of a child's life is normal manifestations that pass by themselves by the beginning of the second month.
If the symptoms of a genital crisis persist for too long and cause discomfort to the child (fever, itching, increased anxiety in the child), you need to contact a specialist who will examine and prescribe individual treatment.
Young parents very often encounter a phenomenon in which the mammary glands of a newborn baby are swollen. This phenomenon occurs with the same frequency in children of different sexes. This condition does not cause much concern for moms and dads. Changing the density and shape of the mammary glands is a physiological process that characterizes the so-called hormonal crisis.
Most often, this condition does not need medical intervention. The exception is mastitis, which has a similar clinical picture.
Features of physiological mastopathy
This is the term for an increase in the size of the mammary glands in newborns. Most often, babies experience bilateral hardening of the mammary glands. In the midst of a sexual crisis, the baby does not experience any discomfort or pain, so he does not need specialized help.
The timing of the appearance of these signs is individual for each baby. This most often occurs within 1 week of birth. Physiological mastopathy disappears on its own by the end of 1 month. Normally, the child has an increase in the mammary glands within 2.5-3 cm in diameter. There are no changes on the surface of the skin in this area.
In very rare cases, parents notice a slight discharge from the nipple of the baby. The color of the discharge resembles. It is not recommended to remove these secretions on your own, since any manipulations can lead to infection of the mammary glands.
Parents are not recommended to use any ointments and compresses, since this process is physiological for the child, and it takes place on its own. With physiological mastopathy in infants, it is very important to avoid traumatizing the baby's mammary glands. Baby's clothes should be comfortable and spacious. It is also recommended to avoid applying any bandages to the chest area.
The main task of parents is the timely detection and differentiation of physiological mastopathy and a disease such as mastitis. This pathology is rare among newborns, but it cannot be completely ruled out.
Differences between norm and pathology
A disease such as mastitis is characterized by inflammation of the soft tissues of the mammary glands. This pathology is most typical for women in the postpartum period. The reason for its occurrence is.
If the baby's mammary glands are exposed to bacterial infection, then the baby develops purulent-inflammatory changes. The penetration of infection is carried out through abrasions and microcracks in the nipples. In newborn babies, as a rule, immunity is reduced, which is the reason for the inability to fight infection.
In addition to the characteristic engorgement of the mammary glands, mastitis is characterized by an increase in body temperature, drowsiness, refusal to attach to the breast, lethargy and frequent whims. Local signs of this disease include redness of the skin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe pathological focus, a local increase in temperature and soreness in this area, as well as swelling.
Mastitis is characterized by unilateral glandular damage. Depending on the severity of the pathological process, with this disease, purulent discharge from the nipples of the newborn is present or absent. If diagnosed late, this disease can be complicated by sepsis or the formation of a diffuse purulent focus (phlegmon).
If parents suspect mastitis in their child, then they should immediately seek advice from a pediatric surgeon. Treatment of this pathology is carried out in a hospital setting. The newborn may be prescribed medication, physiotherapy, and surgery (if necessary).
In order to prevent serious complications, throughout the entire period of a sexual crisis, the baby must be regularly shown to a medical specialist who can assess the dynamics of the condition. If necessary, the baby is prescribed an additional examination.
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"Sexual crisis of newborns" in books
CRISE IN FASTING
CRISIS DURING FASTING When the body is dirty, a crisis occurs between the 8th and 12th day of fasting. A crisis is a state of discomfort, bad mood and well-being. The crisis usually occurs at night. If there is malaise before the crisis, then after the crisis there is no longer any malaise
2.9. Hypertensive crisis
From the book Ambulance. A guide for paramedics and nurses the author Vertkin Arkady Lvovich
2.9. Hypertensive crisis A hypertensive crisis is manifested by a sharp increase in blood pressure, usually more than 220/120 mm Hg. senior Pathophysiology Scheme 2 Initial examination Assess the patient's level of consciousness. Assess the vital parameters of the patient, measure the arterial
Hypertensive crisis
Hypertensive crisis A hypertensive crisis is a condition in which there is a sharp increase in blood pressure, accompanied by a deterioration in health. Hypertension is very common, therefore, with manifestations of a crisis in relatives, friends
Hypercalcemic crisis
Hypercalcemic crisis Hypercalcemic crisis is a pathological condition caused by a sharp increase in the concentration of calcium ions in the blood. Causes Hypercalcemic crisis occurs relatively few, as it complicates
Hypocalcemic crisis
Hypocalcemic crisis Hypocalcemic crisis is a pathological condition caused by a drop in blood calcium levels below the physiological norm (2.25–2.75 mmol / l). The state of calcium metabolism in the body reflects the content of total and ionized
Thyrotoxic crisis
Thyrotoxic crisis Thyrotoxic crisis is a serious complication of thyroid gland diseases, in which there is an excessive secretion of thyroid hormones. A crisis may be not only a consequence of an untreated goiter with hyperthyroidism (increased production of hormones),
Hypertensive crisis Psychoemotional overload, strong nervous tension in a patient with essential hypertension can lead to a hypertensive crisis, a complication of hypertension that occurs both during a stressful situation and after it.
Hypertensive crisis Medical care in such a situation should be immediate, since a prolonged crisis can lead to severe complications from the brain and heart. Before the doctor arrives, the patient should be put to bed, a heating pad can be placed at his feet. Crises
Hyperglycemic crisis
From the book Complete Medical Diagnostic Reference by the author Vyatkin P.
Hyperglycemic crisis Vomiting and abdominal pain during a hyperglycemic crisis can simulate an acute abdomen. In diabetics, a crisis and subsequent coma develop from excess blood sugar (hyperglycemia). The development of a typical coma is usually preceded by phenomena
Adrenal crisis
From the book Complete Medical Diagnostic Reference by the author Vyatkin P.
Adrenal crisis With decompensation of chronic adrenal insufficiency, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper abdomen are often noted. Usually the subsequent addition of cardiovascular failure, muscle weakness and fever
From the book Complete Medical Diagnostic Reference by the author Vyatkin P.
Hypercalcemic crisis Repeated vomiting with dehydration may be the earliest and most obvious sign of a hypercalcemic crisis in hyperparathyroidism. This severe complication (a state of rapid and sharp increase in blood calcium) is associated with increased production
From the book Complete Medical Diagnostic Reference by the author Vyatkin P.
Hypercalcemic crisis For emergency treatment, the patient must be taken to the hospital. An intravenous infusion of isotonic sodium chloride solution is carried out in an amount of 3-4 liters per day to stimulate renal secretion, in the absence of renal failure and
Hypoglycemic crisis
From the book Complete Medical Diagnostic Reference by the author Vyatkin P.
Hypoglycemic crisis Feeling of palpitations is one of the symptoms that patients experience during hypoglycemic attacks. Hypoglycemic attacks due to increased secretion of insulin by the beta cells of the pancreas due to hormone-active
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From the book Thermal Balance Disorders in Newborns the author Ivanov Dmitry Olegovich
Appendix 3 Clinical protocol for the management of newborn children of gestational age 35 weeks or more who have undergone severe concomitant and intrapartum asphyxia using systemic passive hypothermia to protect the brain of newborns with hypoxic-ischemic
Any mother closely monitors the health of her child. Every day since birth, she diligently performs hygiene procedures and carefully examines every fold on the body of her baby. Many women, having discovered discharge in newborn girls, begin to panic. What does this phenomenon mean and in what cases it is necessary to take action, we learn in this article.
Newborn hormonal crisis
In the process of development inside the womb, the child, together with the mother, goes through all the stages of hormonal changes and receives sex hormones in considerable concentration.
Before childbirth, the level of these substances is especially high, and after birth in infants, it gradually returns to normal. This process is called a sexual or hormonal crisis. Its manifestations can be seen in both boys and girls in the form of acne eruptions, swelling of the mammary glands, and in some cases, the release of a substance similar to colostrum is noticeable.
Often in infants in the first month, swelling of the genitals is observed, accompanied by a certain secretion. It is also a consequence of the release of the sex hormones estrogen. It can be bloody, thin, white, yellow or green, and slimy. In most cases, this is the norm, but there are exceptions.
Signs of a hormonal crisis can be felt from 1-2 days to several months, and its peak falls on 6-7 days after birth. Basically, the complete clearing of the excess hormones is completed in the fifth week.
Mucous and white discharge in newborn girls
The presence of white discharge in nursing girls is associated with the following reasons:
- Remains of original grease. They are indicated as a mucous plaque, reminiscent of sticky leucorrhoea, in the vagina and on the folds of the labia. Pediatricians do not advise washing them out with special means, but recommend waiting until the substance disappears naturally. With it, the baby's sensitive skin adapts to the new environment.
- Mucus can also be produced by the glands in the vagina. The reason for these secretions is the same as in the bloody ones - hormones, only in this case hormones responsible for milk production work: prolactin and progesterone. This kind of secretion in infants usually disappears by the end of the first month.
- A similar symptom may occur due to the reaction of the newborn's body to hormonal changes that can provoke the development of vulvovaginitis. Allocations are indicated in small quantities, and they are white, yellow, green, and sometimes they are transparent. Often, vaginitis is accompanied by redness and swelling of the baby's external genitalia. The symptoms disappear in a few days and do not cause discomfort to the baby.
Hygiene of a newborn girl
Discharge in a girl may appear at 1 or 2,3,4 months. All this is the result of changes in hormonal levels, which are especially active in the first year of life. The main rule in this period is the observance of the hygiene of the infant girl, which is especially important in the first month of life.
- When washing your baby, use only boiled water at 36 ° C. Some experts advise using a decoction of chamomile, but remember, it can dry out mucous membranes, and also cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, it is better to choose for these purposes special cosmetics intended for newborns. Sometimes they can be alternated with weak decoction streak.
- When washing, the perineum is washed first, and only then the anus, that is, the direction of movement is from front to back.Otherwise, feces or opportunistic bacteria from the anus can enter the genitals and provoke the development of an infectious or inflammatory process. In the first month, wash your baby as often as possible.
- Do not make an effort to remove the white deposits mentioned above. This lubrication will go away on its own.
- Be sure to cut off your nails so as not to damage the child's mucous membrane during water procedures.
- Spread the baby's labia apart from time to time to avoid splitting them.
- When using creams, powders under the diaper, make sure that the funds do not get into the crotch.
- Give your baby air baths periodically. The skin should rest from diapers and diapers.
- Track odors and discharge patterns, if any.
With the advent of a small family member in the house, all the worries and time of the household are given to him. Sometimes mothers of babies are faced with symptoms that are more inherent in an adult than a newborn. It is not surprising that swelling of the breasts, genitals, and even discharge from them alarms parents. These are signs of a sexual crisis. What is it and how to deal with it?
What is a sexual crisis in newborns
Sexual crisis in newborns is a fairly common phenomenon. According to statistics, symptoms of a crisis occur in seven to eight children out of ten, both girls and boys are susceptible to it. True, the manifestations in boys and girls may differ slightly.
It should be immediately clarified that the sexual crisis of infants is a specific condition, but not a disease. The child does not feel pain or discomfort. This condition goes away within a few days to weeks after onset. Therefore, it is so important for young parents to know the nature of this phenomenon, its main symptoms, rules of behavior and care for the baby at this time. The wrong actions of the parents can cause the baby to become infected.
As a rule, the sexual crisis of newborns manifests itself in the first days after birth. Symptoms of a crisis occur due to an excess of hormones in a small body, obtained in the womb.
During pregnancy, the female body in an enhanced mode produces sex hormones: estrogens and progesterone, which are needed not only by the mother, but also by her baby. They are very important for the formation of the genitals of the unborn child. These hormones are also involved in the laying, development and functioning of the fetal glands. An excess of sex hormones received from the mother, and provokes a sexual crisis immediately after birth. In other words, this is an adaptation process, when the body, after moving to a different environment, "dumps" excess hormones.
How does a sexual crisis manifest in a newborn girl
In girls, the sexual crisis has some features. A symptom characteristic only for girls is the appearance of a slimy whitish plaque between the labia majora and labia minora (desquamative vulvovaginitis). This phenomenon occurs in two thirds of newborn girls. Plaque can appear on the first or fourth day of a baby's life and, as a rule, disappears after 3-4 days. You do not need to try to remove it, otherwise you can damage the mucous membrane and give way to some kind of infection. Instead, you just need to wash the girl with plain clean running water (front-to-back movement: from the abdomen to the back) without using sponges.
It is extremely rare (in 5-10% of cases of sexual crisis in girls) that bloody discharge from the vagina occurs in girls - metrorrhagia. Slight discharge appears in the second half of the first week of life and lasts no more than three days. This symptom of a sexual crisis does not require any medical procedures and manipulations.
Very often, in the first days after birth, the mother's crumbs notice an increase (they also say "engorgement" or physiological mastopathy) of the mammary glands. In most cases, engorgement occurs evenly on both sides, there are no seals in the gland itself. There are no external changes in skin color or its condition either. The body temperature does not rise. The breasts can grow up to three to four centimeters in size. The engorgement process can last 7-10 days, but by the end of the first month everything should come to naught. Sometimes breast enlargement can be accompanied by discharge from them. The liquid is translucent, has a grayish or milky white color. It is very similar to colostrum, which is secreted from a woman's breast in the first 2-3 days after giving birth and is a harbinger of breast milk.
This symptom of a sexual crisis does not in any way affect the well-being and behavior of the baby. It is very important at this time not to affect the baby's breast in any way, in no case should you try to squeeze liquid out of it. This can lead to infection or inflammation. At this time, the usual hygienic care is shown: bathing, air baths. It is important to ensure that baby's clothes are natural and loose to prevent crushing and chafing.
An increase in the size of the mammary glands as a manifestation of the genital crisis of newborns occurs in boys, albeit much less frequently than in girls.
Milia (acne) is a common symptom of genital crisis that occurs equally often in girls and boys. White-yellow pimples most often appear on the child's face: cheeks, forehead, chin, nose. This phenomenon is associated with a blockage of the sebaceous glands. In most cases, acne disappears within two to three months. If redness appears around the pimple, then it can be treated with a disinfectant solution. You must first consult a pediatrician.
How does a sexual crisis manifest in a newborn boy
A fairly common symptom of a genital crisis in boys is a slight increase in size, edema of the external genital organs (penis and scrotum). It makes itself felt in the first days after birth. It can last up to two weeks, but it passes by the end of the first month of life. This symptom of a genital crisis, like its other manifestations, does not affect the well-being of the newborn in any way.
Swelling of the labia also occasionally occurs in newborn girls.
Another manifestation of a sexual crisis, characteristic of boys, is hyperpigmentation of the skin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe baby's nipples and scrotum. Skin discoloration may appear on the second day after birth, usually lasting one to two weeks. The skin then regains its normal color.
As already mentioned, a sexual crisis in infants is not a disease or pathology, it is a normal physiological process of a child's adaptation to a new environment. When performing normal hygiene procedures, proper care for a newborn, such manifestations disappear by themselves by the end of the first month of the baby's life. A sexual crisis does not affect the baby's health, temperature, health, appetite or mood.
If the parents notice that against the background of the symptoms described above, the general condition of the child worsens, irritability, moodiness appears, appetite and sleep are disturbed, then you should contact the pediatrician. The child may be sick and need medical attention.
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Newborn babies need time to adapt to their new environment. When a child is born, many external factors begin to influence the child's body. One of the symptoms of adaptation to a new world may be the appearance of a hormonal rash. This is completely normal and will go away on its own. Acne in newborns should not be a concern for parents. For a baby, it is completely painless and does not provoke itching.
What is hormonal rash in babies and what does it look like?
Hormonal rash in newborn babies, or neonatal pustulosis, occurs in most newborn babies. Such rashes are not a disease, it is only a temporary phenomenon during the period of adaptation of the child's body to new living conditions. Other names for this phenomenon can be heard: milia, three-week rash, skin blooms, acne or neonatal acne.
In appearance, it is very similar to acne in adolescents and looks like purulent pimples. These are red rashes, which can be of different sizes, localization, but their distinctive feature is the presence of a white purulent top. At the same time, the contents of the pustules are not of a liquid consistency, but rather looks like a capsule. You can see what acne in babies looks like in the photo.
Causes of a rash in a newborn
During pregnancy, the baby receives hormones from the mother in large quantities. After giving birth, the baby's body tries to get rid of them. The child has a so-called hormonal crisis. An excess of maternal hormones makes the sebaceous glands work actively. Since they are not yet able to function normally, blockages occur and pimples appear.
There is no way to prevent a three-week rash in newborns. Some babies are even born with 2-3 pimples. This is a natural, physiological reaction of the child's body to changes in hormonal levels.
Symptoms of a hormonal rash - how to distinguish it from other conditions?
The first symptoms usually begin immediately after birth. The most acute period of hormonal eruptions occurs at the age of 1 week. The duration of her symptoms is 1.5-2 months. If after this age acne persists, you need to consult a specialist - perhaps the cause of the rash lies elsewhere.
How to determine if a baby has acne:
- swelling and engorgement of the mammary glands in children of both sexes (more in the article:);
- girls have vulvovaginitis, bloody discharge;
- the genitals swell a little in boys and girls;
- red pimples all over the body, more often localized on the face (cheeks, forehead, chin), neck, back, less often on the scalp.
The nature of the rash may vary:
- small red pimples;
- red spots with a white head in the middle;
- pale pimples that protrude slightly above the surface of the skin are more felt like rough skin.
If a rash occurs, the child should be examined by an experienced specialist and a series of medical tests should be performed to determine the exact etiology of the disease. When a rash appears in a child, it is important to exclude other diseases with similar symptoms. According to its characteristics, acne in newborns is similar to the signs of some diseases - diathesis, prickly heat, allergic reaction (for more details, see the article :). However, the hormonal rash does not go away after taking antihistamines, improving baby's skin care. The color of the hormonal rash is always red (we recommend reading :).
Prickly heat is located mainly in the folds of the skin, in newborn acne, other localization sites. Pimples with prickly heat cause the child significant discomfort, they itch and become inflamed.
Allergies are characterized by itching and flaking, dyspeptic symptoms (bloating, diarrhea). Often, allergies are not limited to skin rashes, they can be accompanied by a runny nose, coughing, redness of the eyes and watery eyes. With neonatal pustulosis, the rash does not cause any concern to the child.
If the child does not have a high fever, catarrhal phenomena (cough, runny nose), the general condition is good, the appetite is not disturbed, then there is no need to worry. When at least one of these symptoms is present, an infectious disease must be ruled out.
In addition, red rashes can appear with chickenpox, measles, scarlet fever. Chickenpox in infants is extremely rare, but the diagnosis cannot be completely ruled out. Measles and scarlet fever are accompanied by fever and symptoms of body intoxication. These diseases are very dangerous for their complications, and it is imperative to exclude them at the slightest suspicion.
Should neonatal rash be treated?
There is no need to treat an infant's three-week rash. There are times when the baby damages pimples and infects them. In this case, ointments are used that have an antiseptic effect. To prevent the baby from scratching the rash, you need to carefully cut your nails and put on special anti-scratch mittens.
Treatment is only given if the rash progresses very quickly or lasts more than 3 months. Sometimes severe blockage of the duct occurs. In this case, the doctor will prescribe special ointments (Bepanten, Ketoconazole).
It is necessary to monitor the hygiene of the baby's skin, regularly bathe, make him baths with medicinal herbs (decoction of chamomile, string, calendula). A weak solution of manganese or Chlorophyllipt can be used for bathing. For washing, use ordinary baby soap.
Herbal baths are popular for skin problems. The kid needs to regularly take sun and air baths, walk more often. A nursing mother should follow a hypoallergenic diet. After the hormonal background is normalized, the rashes will disappear, and no trace will remain on the skin.
When a baby appears in the house, the young mother begins to understand how great this responsibility is. She has to closely monitor his condition, notice any change and, if necessary, seek the advice of a doctor. This is the case when it is better to contact and get a competent explanation from a professional than to wait until the symptoms go away by themselves.
Often, parents are frightened by the signs of a sexual crisis in babies. Despite the fact that it does not pose any threat to life and health, the symptoms can look quite ominous. Doctors usually tell their patients about this, but given the human factor, it is quite possible that he may forget to do it.
Causes
About 70% of babies face this phenomenon. Sexual crisis is also called hormonal, and it occurs due to the fact that the baby is adapting to new conditions. The baby grows in the mother's belly, and female sex hormones cannot escape it. Immediately after birth, estrogen levels drop dramatically. Of course, the body responds. As a result, we are seeing a sexual crisis. Despite the scary name, this phenomenon does not go beyond the norm.
Symptoms
Once again, I want to emphasize that no treatment is required. This is a normal physiological phenomenon that goes away by itself. Sexual crisis is manifested by an increase in the mammary glands. In addition, symptoms such as vaginal discharge in girls and testicular swelling in boys are observed. It is difficult even to imagine the state of a young mother when she sees blood on her baby's diaper. Let's figure out what this or that phenomenon means.
Mastopathy
Sexual crisis in newborns is most often manifested by an increase in the mammary glands. On about the fourth day, it becomes obvious that the nipples of the breast are enlarged, become darker, sometimes fluid begins to ooze from them. This is completely normal for boys and girls. They reach their maximum size on the tenth day, after which the swelling begins to decline.
You don't need to be a doctor to notice swollen nipples. If you press lightly, a drop of liquid appears, similar to colostrum. This is a normal reaction of the body to hormonal disruption, but nothing needs to be squeezed out.
Boys
You can observe the edema of the genitals. It does not occur in everyone, only 10% of newborns have swelling of the external genital organs. This usually goes away in 2-3 weeks. Sexual crises in children happen only once in a lifetime and do not pose any danger to life and health. As soon as the hormonal background returns to normal, physiological dropsy will gradually disappear.
Discharge in girls
Every adult woman knows very well what vaginitis is. This is a condition that is accompanied by white vaginal discharge. But when they observe a similar phenomenon in their newborn daughter, it is a little shocking. This is how a girl's sexual crisis manifests itself. About 70% of female newborns face this. Symptoms develop suddenly and persist for several days.
Nothing special is required from you to make the situation easier. For treatment, only hygiene procedures, bathing with running water are needed. Wash only from front to back. The external genitals should be treated with a cotton swab dipped in sterile oil. Allocations are quite difficult to remove, so you should not be zealous. Just repeat the procedure every day until completely cleansed.
Bloody issues
If everything is more or less simple with the previous phenomenon, it only causes some confusion for parents, then the next symptom looks more formidable. This is micromenstruation - this is also how the sexual crisis manifests itself in newborn girls. It does not occur so often, only in 9% of cases. Usually, the discharge is not too abundant, and they last no more than two days. No specific treatment is required.
Red spots on a boy's diaper
In the first week of life, the parents of a young man may also encounter such a phenomenon. The urine becomes cloudy, becomes reddish-brick hue due to the high concentration of salts. The uric acid effect is associated with the characteristics of the child's metabolism in the first days of life. During this time, physiological loss of body weight and dehydration occurs, which causes the blood to thicken. The kidneys adapt to life outside the womb, which leads to increased blood uric acid levels.
In addition, the fact that the amount of fluid received in the first days of life is always insufficient is also important. The amount of urine also decreases, and the concentration of salts in it increases. After a few days, the condition evens out, and the urine takes on a natural color.
Skin rashes
Sexual crisis in a newborn is also manifested by such a phenomenon as the appearance of tiny acne on the face. They look like sprinkled millet. Small balls of yellow or white color are actually clogged and overflowing with secretion sebaceous glands. There are usually many of them on the chin or nose. In some, these rashes are single, in others, plentiful. After about two weeks, the rash disappears completely.
Good or bad
Of course, a young mother is worried about whether her child is developing normally. And in the light of the topic under discussion, are not genital crises in children evidence of lag or pathology? Usually the opposite is true, such phenomena indicate a successful pregnancy and a good function of the placenta. That is, the crumbs are all right, their hormonal system adapts to work offline and very soon will regulate all processes.
The reason for the sexual crisis of newborns is the adaptation of the child to new conditions. A vivid manifestation is noted in large, physically strong babies. They quickly rebuild and develop in big life. Almost never the symptoms listed above are found in weakened, premature babies, with intrauterine growth retardation. Therefore, a mother should not be upset, but be glad that her baby is doing well.
It is worth being vigilant
The described phenomena are among the adaptation measures and do not pose a threat to the child's life, but still require attention from the parents. There is no need to panic, the crumbs' body will soon debug all the processes, and by the beginning of the second month of life, all symptoms will be a thing of the past. But we are talking only about cases where there are no accompanying symptoms. Itching, high fever, increased anxiety in the child, severe redness of the skin indicates the need to contact a specialist who will examine and prescribe treatment. Most likely, we are talking about a concomitant disease.
The fact is that when a baby is just born, it is very difficult to determine whether all his organs are completely healthy. And only starting to work in an autonomous mode, the body shows how viable it is. Therefore, it is now important to consult a doctor on each issue. Timely correction can help solve almost any problem, given the advances in modern medicine.
Who is better to contact
Of course, a neonatologist is an ideal assistant. Treatment of sexual crisis under normal physiological conditions is not required. After about two weeks, hormonal levels return to normal, and all symptoms disappear without a trace. The only thing that is required from parents is to observe hygiene, bathe the baby every day and monitor the quality of clothes. It should be completely natural, washed with baby soap and rinsed well. Also, the outfits should be loose enough. The child's skin is very delicate and responds with irritation to every violation of these rules.
If you use diapers, then they should be of high quality, trusted manufacturer. Poor filler material also leads to swelling, irritation and redness in the genital area. The likelihood of this should be minimized.