Rash in a child, how to recognize the truth

When a rash appears on the body of a child,undoubtedly, cause for concern. Immediately make a reservation, the diagnosis and treatment should appoint a doctor, this is not discussed. However, it is also worthwhile for Mom to have an idea of what kinds of rashes occur, and what is behind them. There are many situations in life that happen.

Prickly heat

This is a fairly common type of rash,It appears in response to the excessive wrapping of the baby. First of all, those skin areas where there was a close contact with clothes suffer. No treatment is required. The only thing you need is to dress the baby in accordance with the temperature conditions. Air baths help to speed up the disappearance of sweets.

Allergy

This type of rash is difficult to recognize, because itoften "camouflaged" for other rashes. Therefore, if the rash in a child has appeared, weigh, whether its appearance is associated with any change in the life of the baby. For example, did you start using a new washing powder, or did you add a new product to the lure. If the baby is breast-feeding, maybe something "wrong" was eaten by the mother. If innovations do appear, immediately remove them and observe the rash.

Fractures

Rashes on the baby's skin, resulting from prolonged contact with wet diapers. In neglected cases, they can be transformed into wounds. Air baths help to get rid of them.

Intertrigo

Skin irritation that appears in the folds of the skinchild due to the influence of sweat or urine accumulated there. Sensitivity of the skin increases, there is burning, the child is anxious. It is necessary to eliminate the cause and treat the affected areas (most often the inguinal region) with boiled oil or white petrolatum.

Candidamycosis

Fungal skin disease, most oftenwhich affects the genitals of the child. Usually the main spot is surrounded by small vesicles. Treatment with antifungal drugs gives a good effect, and it should be prescribed by a doctor.

Impetigo

Pustular eruption in a child whose appearancecause staphylococci and streptococci. Gnojnichki dry up and form crusts, on color reminding honey. Most often, impetigo is located on the buttocks. Treatment appoints a doctor, usually a drug containing antibiotics.

A rash in a child accompanying an infectious disease

Chickenpox, measles, rubella and scarlet fever alsodeclare their arrival by various rashes. They differ between themselves and their mother, of course, it is better to know about their characteristics. But this is the topic of another conversation. Here we emphasize that infectious diseases usually (but not always!) Are accompanied by an increase in temperature.

Milium (children's acne)

This is the so-called rash on the face of a child that appearsfor 3-4 weeks of life. The reasons for its appearance are not known to the end, however, there are no grounds for much concern. Although outwardly these pimples look unpleasant, they usually completely pass to the age of two months. In more severe cases, the rash in a nursing baby can be treated with a special ointment, which the doctor will write out.

Toxic erythema

This name carries a rash in an infant,manifested on the tummy and resembling insect bites (yellow pimples bordered with a red ring). It is not dangerous and usually passes itself in 12-14 days.