The rash in the child on the body is an alarming symptom. It usually indicates any “malfunctions” in the body. Therefore, it is very important to be able to recognize the rash, which will help determine the cause of its appearance.
What a rash in a child can appear on the body
Experts distinguish several types of rash: spot, knot, bubble, abscess and hemorrhage. It is necessary to carefully examine the rash on the child’s body. This will help determine the cause of its occurrence.
A stain in the scientific world can be called Roseola or Erythema. It all depends on its size. In the first case, it does not exceed 25 mm, in the second – it can have dimensions more than 30 mm. The stain looks like redness of the skin, which slightly protrudes above it. Another type of spots is hemorrhage. They “behave” like ordinary bruises. That is, in the course of their “life” they change color until they completely disappear.
The knot is also called papula. They can be of various shapes. In fact, a knot is a compacted area of the skin towering above it.
Bubbles or vesicles also protrude above the skin. They are rounded and filled with liquid.
Opicles are called pustules. They can be flat, conical and spherical shape. Their contents are purulent.
Why a child has a rash on the body
In infants, the rash most often appears in the form of a sweatshirt. This usually indicates that it is necessary to make adjustments to the care of the baby. Often the reason for the appearance of a rash on the body in a child may be insect bites. Starting from mosquitoes and ending with ticks. If a child has not only a pimple at the bite site, but irritation or swelling, this may indicate an allergic reaction. Which requires appropriate actions by the parents.
By the way, allergies are another reason for the rash in children. In infants, she may appear if mom will eat something wrong. Allergies can also be at hygiene, including powders/air conditioners, for low -quality toys and materials from which children’s clothing are sewn.
Often a rash in a child is a symptom of the disease. She appears during such “childhood” diseases such as measles, rubella, scarlet fever and chickenpox. Meningitis and sepsis can also be accompanied by a rash.
There are so -called systemic diseases, for example, hemorrhagic vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as metabolic diseases (psoriasis, hemosiderosis) in which a rash appears on the body of a child. It may also indicate blood diseases.
Parents should understand that the rash in the child on the body arises for a reason. Therefore, it is very important not to engage in “amateur performances”, but to show your child to the attending physician. This will avoid more serious health problems.