Allergy to washing powder in children
Children's skin is much more sensitive to various chemicals than adult skin. And the dosages of laundry detergent used for children's and adults' clothes are typically the same. This is where the problem of laundry detergent allergies in children comes from.
Why does skin react to powder?
What should you do if your child exhibits allergic symptoms? Don't panic; a mild rash or itching isn't fatal. The key is to determine what product is causing the skin reaction and try to pinpoint which of its ingredients is the irritant. Common causes of allergic reactions to baby powder include:
- chemical elements in the composition of the product;
- weakened immunity of the child;
- increased sensitivity of the body;
- heredity.
Any child under one year of age is especially susceptible to allergies. Why does powder cause such reactions? It's because dry detergents tend to be poorly rinsed out of fabric fibers. This means that even after washing and rinsing, traces of powder remain on clothing, albeit in minimal amounts. When they come into contact with baby's delicate and sensitive skin, they trigger allergy symptoms.
Pay attention to the composition of the product
It goes without saying that when washing children's clothes, you should avoid using everyday detergents. However, even baby powders are not completely safe. Choosing the right baby detergent at the store can often be difficult, as there is a wide selection and no way to test each product before purchasing.
To solve this problem, at least partially, you can photograph the ingredients of various products you like and thoroughly examine them at home, read product reviews online, and check the chemical properties of each component.
If even the safest detergent is harmful to your child, it's best to avoid commercial detergents altogether. You can also wash baby clothes with regular soap. This is especially true for things belonging to newborns and infants; it is generally better to wash their things with hypoallergenic baby soap.. In addition, now advanced housewives are figuring out how to make anti-allergy products washing powders at home.
How does the reaction manifest itself?
A laundry detergent allergy can have symptoms ranging from completely harmless to quite serious. Here are some signs that a particular detergent isn't suitable for your child.
- The appearance of a rash and itching after skin contact with washed clothes.
- Coughing and swelling of the airways. This occurs when an allergen enters the child's nose or throat.
- Nasal congestion and sneezing. If you see this behavior only after your child puts on clean clothes, this is a reason to be wary.
- Drowsiness, weakness, irritability, tearfulness.
- Dizziness and nausea.
Any anti-allergy medication, such as Zodak or Tavegil, is effective against such symptoms. However, it wouldn't hurt to consult a doctor.
Choosing a good laundry detergent
Naturally, choosing a detergent is a highly subjective matter. However, it's a good idea to listen to the opinions of other parents, and especially the recommendations of allergists. There's plenty of information online, so finding something worthwhile is quite possible.
Important! Regardless of which laundry detergent you choose for allergy sufferers, you should always rinse your clothes thoroughly. Chemicals are always present in any detergent. Don't put your baby's health at risk.
If we summarize all the recommendations regarding children's products, the most popular companies are:
- Tobbi Kids.
- Sodasan.
- Babyline.
- Luxus.
- Pigeon.
And also some domestic brands:
- The world of childhood.
- Little stork.
While baby laundry detergent isn't completely safe, it's still less harmful to your child's health than an adult's everyday laundry detergent. Be careful when using baby laundry detergent.
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We're allergic to Ushasty Nyan powder. I didn't expect that.
We also have a terrible allergy to Eared Nyan.
This is bad powder.
Please tell me how it manifests itself?
We have a pimple-like skin rash that won't go away. We've been on a diet and taking Zyrtec for a month, but the rash has only gotten worse. I'm wondering if we're allergic to the powder?