Is dietary restriction necessary for infants and young children with sudden rash?

Sep 04, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng

Introduction

In general, during the period of infantile emergency rash, it is necessary to follow appropriate dietary restrictions, focusing on avoiding foods that are difficult to digest, likely to cause allergies, or irritating, in order to aid the body's recovery. It is recommended to choose light, easily digestible, and nutritionally balanced foods such as millet porridge, well-cooked noodles, steamed egg custard, and cooked soft vegetables. These foods can provide necessary nutrients without increasing the body's burden.

Generally, infants and young children should follow appropriate dietary restrictions during episodes of acute rash, focusing on avoiding foods that are difficult to digest, likely to cause allergies, or irritating, in order to support recovery. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Acute rash in infants and young children is caused by viral infection. During illness, their gastrointestinal function weakens and digestive capacity declines, with the body possibly in a sensitive state. Consuming greasy or hard-to-digest foods, such as fried foods and fatty meats, may加重 the burden on the gastrointestinal system, leading to discomforts like bloating and diarrhea. Allergenic foods such as seafood and mangoes may worsen skin rashes or cause itching, and could also interfere with accurate assessment of the condition. Spicy, overly sweet, or excessively salty irritating foods may stimulate the body and hinder recovery.

It is recommended to choose bland, easily digestible, and nutritionally balanced foods, such as millet porridge, well-cooked noodles, steamed egg custard, and cooked soft vegetables. These foods provide necessary nutrition without increasing the body's burden. After the infant has fully recovered and gastrointestinal function has returned to normal, previously restricted foods can be gradually reintroduced.

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