Children Also Need Skin Care

The skin of children also needs care during this phase of social isolation. "There's no way around it. Regardless of age, confinement will impact the lives of all children in some way," says Guilherme Polanczyk, a professor of childhood and adolescent psychiatry at the School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP).

And the effects are not just psychological. They are also on the skin. Just like adults, little ones are susceptible to developing problems such as dehydration, for example. The reason? Previously, parents would apply moisturizer on their children after bath time. "Now, with the new routine at home and all the challenges, these parents' minds are racing, and many of them are struggling to juggle tasks, ending up forgetting to maintain simple habits like this," pointed out pharmacist Raigna Vasconcelos.

According to her, it is essential to seek medical advice to know how to care for a child's skin. "The formulas are specific for this age group. You cannot, under any circumstances, apply any product. This little one's skin may need simple hydration or a more serious treatment. Only a doctor will know how to advise," warned Raigna.

Therefore, dermatologist Karina Mazzini advises parents who need to buy any products these days to be cautious. "Look for products intended for children that are made with minimal chemicals, without preservatives, and fragrances that do not cause allergies. This helps avoid skin irritations in little ones due to the perfumes and dyes used in the composition of the products," she said.

When sweat glands produce more sweat than the body needs, children begin to sweat on their hands, feet, armpits, and other parts of the body. This excessive sweating in children, even when the body is at rest, can indicate a case of childhood hyperhidrosis.

There are different causes that can lead to hyperhidrosis. "In addition to genetic and allergic components, emotional factors, such as the stress we are currently experiencing, can worsen or even induce this hyperhidrosis," says dermatologist Irene Badi.

"If parents notice that the sweat has an unpleasant odor, the child may be affected by some bacteria," the doctor adds.

Treatment, according to Irene, should be done with less chemical products. She suggests magnesium milk, minâncora ointment, rose milk, and even making an alcohol-free and fragrance-free deodorant with baking soda.

With information from Veja Saúde magazine