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Rash and itching in a child

Rash and itching on the skin of the child should not be left unattended. Faced with itchy rash almost every parent raising young children. A rash may be localized as in a small area of the skin, and cover the whole body.

Itching brings the child a lot of anxiety, especially if the rash covers a large body surface.

Itchy rashes may look like the following:

  • In spots, when the skin becomes red, white or bluish color;
  • In the form of a plaque, when the formation is raised above the skin, if the plaque is large and crisp picture called lehenetsia;
  • In the form of papules, which is represented by a small tubercle, without cavity inside, the pimple can be felt;
  • In the form of pustules, when in the limited cavity of the purulent contents is detected;
  • In the form of vesicles is the formation of skin with liquid inside, if the vesicle is larger than the size in 50 mmits called a bubble.

Parents need to know that the dermal integuments of the child differ from the skin of an adult. Horny layer in children is much thinner, which increases the number of possible stimuli resulting from physical or chemical effects. However, the cause of itch can be a infection that will spread much faster due to subcutaneous capillaries and weak links between the dermis and the epidermis.

In childhood a defective function of the sebaceous and sweat glands, making the system unstable thermoregulation.

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Causes of pruritus in children

External factors that lead to itching

The external factors that trigger itching in children include:

  • Inadequate intimate hygiene. In the groin area itching and redness can occur due to constant contact with urine. The result occurs in children with atopic dermatitis. See also: Atopic dermatitis in adults and children. This problem is especially acute for infant age, although diaper rash can appear in older children. Diaper rash often occur at thethe cause of the irritant action of sweat in areas of enhanced friction of skin in its folds. They are accompanied by itching and the appearance of bubbles, swelling, and redness of the skin;

  • It is important to distinguish diaper rash from the sweat, which also occurs at a younger age, but the cause of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and fungi that are always present on the skin of the child. They begin to multiply under the influence of trigger factors such as overheating, excessive humidity and so Itching will accompany the sweating sickness in severe cases, the skin becomes edematous, it may cause a rise in body temperature;
  • The traces of insect bites is often considered by parents as symptoms of skin or other disease. Almost every bite is accompanied by redness and pruritus. This occurs because of the reaction of child's organism to the toxins, as well as the result of mechanical injury. Although it is sometimes actually possible to infection through the wound, or transfer by an insect carrier. When the mosquito bites on the skin first appears red blister then forms a papule or pruritic bladder, accompanied by swelling and redness. The bite bedbugs are formed papules that are itchy. If you look closely, you can see a small bruise in the center of the papule. New lesions often appear after a night of rest. By the bite of wasps and bees resulting swelling always hurts and is red, and inside a bee sting that you want to delete. It was the bee stings most often cause angioedema and hives, what happens when the tendency to allergic reactions. When scabies mites bites, the child will form red papules and moves that are very itchy. Scabies mites affect interdigital spaces, the elbow, genitals, etc.;
  • Burns which leave plants that can cause the child great anxiety in the form of itching, burning, pain and lesions on the skin. In this respect, the danger is in the Hogweed, fraxinella and nettle;
  • Received by the child injury in the form of scratches often begin to itch as healing. In emerging discomfort children comb the injured place, and stripped him of a crust formed. It is dangerous because of increased risk of infection in not healed until the end of the wound.

Allergic reaction causing rash and itching in children

It is the children who are exposed to allergic agents in the largest extent.Rash allergic origin may occur in case of intolerance to any foods or medicines. Forms of rashes can be very diverse, they can cover the whole body and its individual parts. Upon contact with the allergen the rash and itching increase, after excluding a provoking factor from use child's discomfort passes. Sometimes the itching is not accompanied by the appearance of the rash.

The greatest danger is an allergic reaction in the form of angioedema. It occurs infrequently and can have serious consequences, even to suffocation. Rash and swelling in a child kept for a long time. In this case, the necessary emergency medical care.

Itchy red or bright pink blisters are manifestations of urticaria. It can occur when exposure of the skin to cold and sun, and not only after contact with the allergen inside.

Cause an allergic reaction is able pollen, house dust, animal dander, chemicals, included: hygiene, washing powders, in the composition of fabrics, etc.

Atopic dermatitis

This disease is called "atopic dermatitis"or"atopic eczema". The disease affects each 10th child, but not always in children there is a full range of symptoms: bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema.

The child in the development of this disease began to be troubled by intense itching, a rash appears on the cheeks, creases of the hands and feet. The rash has the appearance of papules, when combing stands out the liquid contents. As you progress through the acute period of skin rash begins to peel, the itching subsides.

Diseases as the causes of itching and rash in a child

  • Varicella. This disease is characterized by fever in a child, the appearance of itchy rashes. Children can present with complaints of headache and abdominal pain. The rash covers the whole body. First appear red spots, which later fill with fluid. Then the bubbles are covered with cork, which after a time away.

  • Measles. In this disease the rash accompanied by a slight itching of the skin. In parallel, increased body temperature, possible serious complications of the internal organs.

  • Rubella is accompanied by a pale pink rash and mild itching.
  • To itching and rashes on the skin can cause pathology of the liver, kidneys, blood, cancer, diabetes. See also: causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes.

  • Psoriasis, lice, fungallesions of the skin, seborrheic dermatitis - all these factors can provoke itching of the scalp. Seborrheic eczema is most often diagnosed in children under the age of three months. Rashes are localized under the hair, behind the ears, in the groin area. A lice infestation usually occurs at an older age, when the circle of contacts of the child expands. With regard to fungal infections, they have the form of defined spots of bright red color. Hair in these areas either do not grow or very short. Treatment is appointed solely by the dermatologist.

Itching in the anus of the child – what does that mean?

Itching in the anusconcerned about children quite often. The most common reason causing it is pinworms. These parasites inhabit the human intestines, in the night time crawl out and lay eggs. In the end, the child feels itching in the anus.

To help the child get rid of parasites requires taking anthelmintic drugs and strict observance of rules of personal hygiene.

Often young children suffer from constipation. In the area of the anus microcracks, which provoke itching.

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What relieve itching in a child?

  • If itching caused by insect bites (we are talking about mosquitoes and midges), then seeking medical attention is not required. To relieve itching, you must make use of a lotion with a weak solution of soda and water. Decongestant creams, gels and antihistamines can be used only after consulting a pediatrician.
  • If itching and a rash on the skin caused by burns from plants, it is necessary to give the child Suprastin, Tavegil, Zyrtec or another antihistamine in the relevant age dosage. Then the child must show a doctor, because sometimes requires the opening of the blister and topical application of antibacterial therapy.
  • If the child itching caused by prickly heat, it is necessary to eliminate the factor that it provoked. For this you need to organize proper hygienic skin care of the child, it is important to avoid overheating and skin damage. It is possible to use baths with a weak solution ofof potassium permanganate. After the bath the baby's skin applied talcum powder with zinc content, which has anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, pediatricians may recommend the application of zinc ointment or ointment Bepanten. The main condition for the treatment of the sweat – ensuring the cleanliness and dryness of the skin, preventing their overheating.
  • If the itching was triggered by an allergic reaction, the first thing you need to prevent further contact of the child with the allergen. The baby should drink plenty of liquids, which will allow better remove allergens from the body. It is preferable to use medicines for allergies second generation among which: the side effects of the drug, Zyrtec, Tsetrin, Erius, claritin. Perhaps the appointment of sorbents such as POLYSORB, Enterosgel, Polyphepan, etc. angioedema requires immediate cessation of contact with the allergen, antihistamines reception and call emergency medical care.
  • To reduce the severity of pruritus in atopic dermatitis, it is necessary to minimize the child's contact with the water. The fabric from which made the child's clothing and bedding needs to be soft. The skin should be treated with emollients that is creams that has a strong moisturizing effect. The use of hormonal ointments, it is possible only after the consultation with the doctor. Prescribers with marked itching.
  • To reduce the itching chickenpox is possible with the intake of antihistamines and by applying special gels and creams (Fenistil gel, interferon, Acyclovir, Gustan, Erikar, etc.). Perhaps the appointment of child dosage of antianxiety drugs, which may recommend a doctor.
  • To prevent the development of itching caused by rubella or measles, you must undergo routine vaccination against these diseases.

What to do if your child has a rash, itching and fever?

When the child appear skin rashes, accompanied by itching and a fever, you should immediately seek medical help.

It is possible that such a reaction of the body due to serious diseases:

  • Measles;
  • Rubella;
  • Chickenpox;
  • Scarlet fever, etc.

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To determine the exact cause of this condition and start an adequate treatment can only specialist.