Baby skin rashes. Rash in a child on the face, abdomen, legs, back, pope and body: causes. What to do if the child has a rash and itches? Allergic rash in children

A rash on the body of a child may indicate various health problems. Photos with explanations will help you figure out which disease is characterized by this or that rash, and what to do. The final diagnosis will be made only by a pediatrician or dermatologist.

Rashes on the body of a child are different in terms of location, nature, extent and accompanying symptoms: from small red dots to pustular formations. The localization of the rash can be throughout the body or in a specific area.

This rash can appear suddenly and over a short period of time. The rash is even (does not protrude above the level of the skin), it gives out only the color. Maybe with protrusions, like goose bumps.

To determine the disease, you need to pay attention to the following features:

• rash color;
• rash area;
• the nature of the rash (hilly or even);
• whether there is itching;
• the presence of fever (of the whole body or only foci of the rash).

Rashes on the body are characteristic: with allergies, prickly heat. Maybe it's a nettle trail. Vascular problems (blood clotting disorder). Or the child has an infectious disease.

On the body (belly, buttocks, back)

The appearance of a rash is often allergic in nature. The rash is usually accompanied by itching. If the child is small, then he will let you know with his crying about the discomfort that has appeared.

It could be prickly heat. If the child is not 6 months old, then rashes appear on the back and buttocks. The baby becomes easier after bathing in herbal baths.

The rash can be a symptom of: rubella, toxic erythema, scabies. Or is it the initial stage of chickenpox. When there are problems with blood vessels and clotting, red spots may appear on the body. When they appear, you need to take into account: did the child eat a new product, was there a change of powder, brand of diapers. Maybe before that there was a temperature or vomiting.

Associated symptoms can be used to identify the disease. The pediatrician establishes the final diagnosis. Even if it's just an allergy, consultation is necessary. You need to find out the type of allergy (food or contact). The disease is dangerous because it is not known how the body behaves from the inside.

On the face

Spots can be a symptom of adaptation and restructuring of the body. They pass on their own. In the absence of additional symptoms. Allergy is manifested, most often, by a rash on the face (cheeks, chin). These places also suffer from sweating. Increased salivation causes skin irritation.

The appearance of temperature or the spread of spots throughout the body indicates an infectious disease. You can not start treatment without examination and consultation with a pediatrician.

On arms and legs

The appearance of a rash indicates diseases: allergies, dermatitis, infectious diseases. Or is it bites from small insects. Plays a significant role where the rash appeared. Spots in the folds of the arms and legs are found in sweating. Scabies (usually) begins with spots on the palms.

If the rash is completely covered on the arms or legs and it itches, it may be an allergic reaction. Improper functioning of the digestive tract can be expressed as a small red rash on the limbs. Spots on the feet are characteristic of the fungus.

On the head, neck

Red spots are most often a sign of prickly heat and allergies. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the child. If you feel unwell, call your pediatrician. There are a large number of folds on the neck, and if they are not treated properly, then prickly heat will quickly make itself felt. A rash on the head can be an allergic reaction to the contents of the pillow or from the washing powder.

The neck is often a manifestation of an allergic reaction to drugs. Rashes can indicate the onset of such diseases: rubella or scarlet fever. Over time, the spots begin to spread to the entire body.

Rash in the form of spots

A rash on the body of a child (photo with explanations of what the rash may look like). Halos can talk about skin disease (lichen, eczema, dermatitis), be an allergic reaction, diathesis. It can be infectious diseases: measles, rubella, scarlet fever.

The spots can be of different diameters and colors. If the child has dark skin, the spots will be darker in color. There are also white spots. Their common feature is that there are no irregularities, only a change in skin color in a certain area. The spots themselves are painful to the touch, and have an elevated temperature, unlike other parts of the body. And they may not cause discomfort.

The color of the skin can change with pressure on the spot, but not for long.

Attention should be paid to spots that cause discomfort, do not go away for a long time. With a general increase in body temperature, a visit to the pediatrician is necessary.

Rash in the form of ulcers

The appearance of a rash on the body is often due to the work of bacteria. The rash may begin with a small wound. The causative agent may be herpes, syphilis. Or it is an infectious disease, for example, chickenpox (with improper treatment of the rash).

Rashes cause harm and bring pain to the child. If the rash is not contagious (this is a consequence of improper wound treatment), a temperature may appear. Medical treatment is necessary, it will be prescribed by a pediatrician or dermatologist.

Colorless

A rash may be a symptom of an allergic reaction. Or talk about poor absorption of lactose (in this case, the baby has problems with stool). Or is it a symptom of a malfunctioning sebaceous glands. If the rashes are regular. It is necessary to find out the nature of the appearance of the rash. So the body can signal the improper functioning of the digestive organs.

watery

A watery rash can signal such diseases:

The appearance of watery bubbles on the skin, resembling water droplets, may also be a consequence of a sunburn. It is contraindicated to pierce the bubbles and start self-treatment.

Pustular

Pustules on the body do not appear immediately. Initially, the usual small red rash appears. Over time, suppuration appears. This type of rash is typical for staphylococcus aureus, furunculosis. It could also be acne. The rash is accompanied by fever (to high levels), itching. With improper treatment, scars from pustules may remain.

After vaccination

A rash on the body of a child also happens after vaccination. Below are photos with explanations of vaccinations: measles-rubella-mumps (MMR) and DPT. These two vaccinations are more likely to cause this complication. After a PDA, red spots may appear on the body. This may be due to an allergic reaction. Or is it the body's response to the injected drug.

Medical treatment is not needed. During the day, the rash recedes.

After DTP, the rash may be in the form of hives. With the 1st vaccination, a side effect is high fever. It can provoke a small red rash all over the body. If a rash appears after vaccination, then it disappears no later than on the 3rd day. When the rash continues, you need to call the pediatrician. This already signals the onset of a disease unrelated to the vaccine.

Allergic skin rashes

With allergies, skin rashes range from a small rash to ulcers. Accompanied by severe itching. When the allergic reaction is severe, the temperature may rise.

When an allergic rash appears in a child, it is first of all revealed what the body reacted to (food, contact with animals, clothing). You can do it yourself. by elimination method. But often the help of an allergist is needed.

Infectious diseases, photo and description

Infectious diseases are dangerous not only with rashes on the skin. Their greatest danger is in complications. Below we consider which infectious diseases are accompanied by a rash.

Measles

It starts with a rash in the oral cavity, which gradually passes to the face, and then to the whole body of the baby. The disease proceeds at high temperature. On the 3rd day after infection, a rash (pink spots) appears. At first, it is similar to hives. But there is no tissue edema.

The rash is accompanied by severe itching. The spots can merge and occupy an even larger area. With treatment, the rash resolves on the 7th day. The spots begin to fade and peel off. If you suspect that a child has measles, you should immediately call emergency care.

Scarlet fever

Small red spots appear on the skin. Their special concentration is in the folds of the arms and legs. By recovery, the spots begin to peel off. The rash does not cause severe itching. Mainly for peeling. Together with the rashes, the child has a severe sore throat, and the tonsils increase.

The temperature is high and hard to lower. If you suspect a child has scarlet fever, call a pediatrician.

Rubella

A rash on the body of a child (photos with explanations are presented below) appears on different parts of the body. The greatest localization of spots on the face, back, arms and buttocks. Spots first appear on the head, then all over the body.

Small pink spots appear due to the action of the virus. It damages small blood vessels. The rash does not cause discomfort, does not peel off, itching occurs in rare cases.

Additional symptoms: swollen lymph nodes, fever, runny nose. The rash goes away in 2-3 days. Treatment is with antipyretics and antihistamines.

Chicken pox

With chickenpox, at different stages of the disease, rashes are of different types:

On what day the rash appears and when it starts to change, average readings are taken. How long the disease lasts depends on the individuality of the organism. The chickenpox rash begins under the hair on the head, and then covers the entire body, even the genital area.

When crusts form on rashes, they should not be combed. Although the itching at this time is unbearable.

It is recommended to use special soothing ointments. At high temperatures, antipyretics are prescribed. When chickenpox is detected, the pediatrician is called to the house. The child ceases to be contagious when the last bubble bursts.

Infectious erythema

The disease begins like a common cold. On the 4th day, small red spots appear on the cheeks. Then the rash appears on the neck, shoulders, arms and legs. Gradually, the focus of the spots grows (the rash begins to resemble a lacy pattern). The rash lasts about 7 days.

Treatment takes place at home, after consultation with a pediatrician and a dermatologist. If the child is small, he is observed in the hospital. For recovery, antiviral drugs are used. Antibiotics are prohibited. With recovery, immunity is developed for life.

Infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus)

This disease can occur with rashes. Usually, this is a side effect of antibiotics. Appears on the 3-5th day after the disease, and disappears after 3 days. The rash can be both in the form of spots and papules. They do not pose a threat to health. When the rash is in the form of papules, slight peeling is possible.

Mononucleosis can be transmitted through the air. The disease manifests itself with high fever, poor appetite and sore throat (a rash can also be in the oral cavity). The disease lasts up to 2 weeks, the recovery period takes several months. Treatment is prescribed by a pediatrician, depending on the course of the disease.

Meningococcal infection

Rash in the form of blurry spots (reminiscent of blots). Color is red with a purple tint. The buttocks are affected first, then the legs and torso.

The disease is very dangerous. At the first sign of manifestation, call an ambulance. Otherwise, death is possible. Accompanying the disease is high fever, vomiting, confusion.

Impetigo

The disease is characterized by purulent rashes. The causative agents are staphylococci and streptococci. Cleansing of the skin from the rash occurs independently on the 10th day, depending on the type of disease (from the pathogen). Itching can be mild or very severe.

Avoid getting moisture on the rash. Dry out rashes. Allergy medications are taken, and a diet is followed. When neglected, antibiotics are prescribed.

Psoriasis (scaly)

Plaques appear on the body (red tubercles with a scaly surface). At the initial stage, there are few of them. But if the disease is started, the plaques grow, and several pieces can unite into a single spot.

The rash can affect the whole body. Itching when rash does not occur in everyone. The temperature rarely rises. The danger of the disease is that when peeling or when the plaques fall off, an infection can get into the wounds, which can aggravate the situation. It is recommended to immediately consult a dermatologist. Treatment is complex and long. It is difficult to completely recover from the disease.

Herpes

A rash on the body of a child (photo with explanations of rashes near the lips) is more often localized around the oral cavity. Rarely on other parts of the body. Bubbles appear with a clear liquid. Over time, they ripen (the liquid becomes cloudy) and burst, a crust forms. She leaves on her own, leaving no traces.

The blisters themselves are painful to the touch. With rashes, body temperature does not rise. Antiviral agents are prescribed for treatment.

Meningitis

Rashes will depend on the causative agent of the disease. Small red spots appear on the body that do not itch or hurt. Over time, the spots grow. The disease is accompanied by high fever, fear of light and severe weakness. When a characteristic rash appears, you need to go to the hospital. Death can occur even after 3 hours.

They usually look like small red or pink blisters. You need to see a dermatologist. Itching and rash will go away completely after getting rid of the infection.

Worm infestations

To get rid of the rash, you need to get rid of helminthic invasions. For children, it is important to correctly calculate the dosage of drugs. You need to consult a pediatrician. Usually the dose is calculated from the weight of the baby.

Neonatal hormonal rash

Rashes are typical for newborns. Usually these are small bumps or small spots. The color can be flesh or red. The rash occurs on the face, head and neck. The rash is not dangerous and does not cause discomfort. No special treatment is required. It is recommended to do herbal and air baths.

Rash in newborns

A rash on the body of a newborn baby is not uncommon. Photos with explanations will help to understand the diseases.

Toxic erythema

The rash is caused by an allergic reaction in the body. Appears as large red spots. Area of ​​redness of elevated temperature. The rash appears immediately after interaction with the allergen.

Toxic erythema can be caused by: food, children's cosmetics, chemicals. Spots are usually localized on the cheeks, buttocks and abdomen of the baby. After a short period of time, blisters appear on the spots, which, when burst, expose the skin to infection.

Toxic erythema is best treated under the supervision of a pediatrician/dermatologist. Antihistamines are usually sufficient. The disease does not pose a serious danger to the child.

acne in newborns

Small red pimples with purulent top. Usually rashes occur on the face, neck, ears. This is a hormonal restructuring of the child's body. Treatment is not necessary (pimples cannot be squeezed out). Make sure they don't get wet. The disease is not contagious and does not pose danger and discomfort to the baby. When the hormonal background returns to normal, the rash will pass.

Prickly heat

The rash appears as small red spots or watery blisters. They are very itchy, often there is a burning sensation. The reason for their appearance is the overheating of the child (when the baby is tightly wrapped in clothes) or rare hygiene procedures.

Places of localization of rashes: neck, face, head. There is no specific treatment for sweating. If the rash is very itchy, antihistamines may be given. Carry out water procedures with the use of herbs. Provide the child with plenty of fluids. Leave naked.

Dermatological diseases

Rash on the body of a child (photo with explanations and descriptions of diseases) with atopic dermatitis, urticaria and eczema. How to distinguish diseases and when to consult a dermatologist.

Atopic dermatitis

Rashes are allergic in nature. Most often localized on the face and neck, but can be on other parts of the body. The rash in atopic dermatitis consists of small red spots that merge into one large spot.

The rashes are very itchy and flaky. The skin becomes rougher. Often, on the places of combing, moisture appears. When the moisture dries, a crust forms. The rash starts to itch more.

If dermatitis is found in a baby, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician about treatment. Sometimes antihistamines and soothing ointments are enough. It is also necessary to find out what caused the rash so that there is no recurrence of the disease.

Hives

Rash in the form of blisters (bright red or pink). Accompanied by severe itching and swelling of the rash. When scratching, the blisters may come together. In the normal course of the disease, there is no temperature.

If the disease is advanced or the allergen was strong, an increase in body temperature is possible. Swelling of the internal organs of the baby. In this case, you need to call an ambulance. Antihistamines are recommended for treatment. Herbal baths are needed to relieve itching and swelling. Dieting.

Eczema

Accompanied by characteristic rashes (rough and rough spots). Color may be different. When combing the rash, moisture is released. After recovery, the skin restores its appearance for a long time.

Temperature does not always accompany the disease. The danger of eczema is that it can occur in severe forms and often turns into a chronic disease. Treatment is prescribed by a dermatologist and a pediatrician. When sick, a sedative is often prescribed.

When to Call a Doctor

When a rash appears, you should immediately seek help from a specialist:

A rash on a child’s body (a photo with explanations will help determine the causes of occurrence) is most often manifested by allergies, skin diseases, or infection. Do not panic when a rash appears. It is undesirable to determine the nature of the appearance on your own.

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Video about a rash on the body of a child

What to say a rash on the body of a child:

Rash and redness on the skin is one of the most common reactions of the child's immune system to irritants. There are many reasons for the manifestation of such symptoms, ranging from infectious diseases or allergies, up to mechanical damage to the epidermis. You can understand what caused the problem in each case by the type and location of the marks. What skin reactions do children most often suffer from?

Types of rash on the body of a child with photos and explanations

Depending on the nature of the factor that provoked their appearance, the marks on the baby's skin may look different. This is clearly visible even in the photo. Under various circumstances, the rash in children takes one of the following types:

Speaking about the reactions inherent in newborns, it is worth mentioning prickly heat in a separate line. These are specific rashes in the form of spots, vesicles and less often pustules, resulting from diaper rash and localized mainly under the hair on the back of the head, as well as on other parts of the head and body where sweating is difficult. From time to time heat prickly heat appears even in healthy babies. This is its main difference from urticaria and other types of rashes characteristic of newborns.

Features of a rash with allergies

The most difficult thing is to identify rashes provoked by an allergic reaction. Depending on the type of irritant (food, contact, medication, household, etc.), marks on the baby's skin can take on all kinds of types and change localization. How to identify the disease?

Allergies are one of the most common causes of a rash in a one-year-old or younger child. That is why, when it comes to a newborn, this diagnosis should be suspected in the first place. To confirm or refute their fears about a possible allergy in a baby, his parents will have to answer the following questions for themselves:

It will facilitate the diagnosis of the problem and the knowledge of exactly what forms the disease can take in a child. As a rule, childhood allergies occur in one of 2 scenarios:

• Urticaria (we recommend reading:). The rash takes the form of blisters, the color of which can vary from pale pink to bright red. The visual effect is similar to what happens after a nettle burn, hence the name of the disease. Among the characteristic symptoms of the disease, swelling and severe itching of the skin should be distinguished. The rash with urticaria passes suddenly, just as it appears.
• Atopic dermatitis (we recommend reading:). Alternative names - children's eczema, diathesis, neurodermatitis. With this type of allergy, the rash on the child's body is clearly localized. Most often, marks appear on the elbows, neck and head (both on the face and under the hair), a little less often on the legs, under the knees. Side effects are redness and peeling of the skin. Sometimes characteristic weeping crusts form over the rashes.

Infectious and non-infectious rash

It is very important to be able to determine allergies by the reactions of the epidermis. For this, knowledge of how, in principle, to distinguish between a rash of infectious and non-infectious origin is also useful.

It is possible to determine the nature of the disease accompanied by skin reactions by several side effects. For viral, bacterial and fungal infections, these are:

• the patient has symptoms of intoxication;
• cyclical course of the disease;
• evidence that the case is not isolated (someone around the patient suffers from similar symptoms).

It is important to take into account the specific signs of each of these diseases. The following table lists the most common bacterial and viral infections that cause rashes in children, with explanations:

As for the causes of a non-infectious nature, the appearance of papular and other types of rashes on the skin is usually provoked by mechanical damage to the epidermis, for example, burns, insect bites, and allergies proper. Less commonly, a symptom is one of the side, uncharacteristic manifestations of a disease. For example, with arthritis or rheumatism, a small-dotted rash can form on areas of the body with problem joints. If the child is covered with purple, he probably suffers from problems with the circulatory system (hemorrhagic vasculitis, hemophilia), etc.

In children of about one month of age, unable to move independently, redness of the skin, accompanied by the formation of a vesicular or papular rash, indicates diaper dermatitis. This disease is not dangerous and is quite common. In the first years of life, about 60% of babies suffer from it. It is easy to treat diaper dermatitis: it is enough to bathe the child regularly and change diapers soiled by him in time so that the rash goes away on its own.

Rash accompanied by fever

Hyperthermia is usually the surest sign of infection. This symptom is included in the group of so-called signs of intoxication. In a number of individual cases, diseases of a different, non-infectious nature are also accompanied by an increase in body temperature and the appearance of a small rash. In addition, sometimes similar symptoms occur with allergies; a little less often - with thermal burns and bites of poisonous insects.

Rash with and without itching

Contrary to popular belief, not all skin rashes itch, so this symptom can be very important in diagnosing the disease. What ailments is it typical for? The most common causes of an itchy rash are:

Localization on different parts of the body

In most diseases accompanied by a rash, the affected areas of the skin have clear boundaries. Determination of the localization of rashes is an important element in the diagnosis of the disease. Even if the marks cover the entire body of the child in the later stages of the disease, information about where they began to spread will no doubt help determine the cause of the problem.

On the back

A rash that appears in the upper body of a child and then spreads throughout the body is a frequent phenomenon, characteristic of many diseases. Usually, the localization of marks on the back and shoulders of the baby indicates that the problem can be caused by:

• viral infection;
• violent allergic reaction;
• diaper rash.

On the stomach

As a rule, the concentration of the rash on the front of the body also indicates the same causes (infection, allergies, sweating). However, sometimes the appearance of suspicious goosebumps on the baby's tummy can also indicate more serious health problems. Parents should urgently show the baby to the doctor if skin rashes are accompanied by:

• rise in temperature;
• the formation of ulcers;
• drowsiness and apathy of the child.

On arms and legs

A white or colorless rash, localized mainly in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe limbs, may be evidence of the onset of an allergic reaction. If the marks are brightly colored, most likely the cause of their occurrence is an infection (monoculosis, measles, rubella, etc.). Slightly less often, prickly heat appears with red spots on the arms and legs of the baby.

On the face

The appearance of colorless marks on the head of a child (on the cheeks, forehead, around the mouth, etc.) is not necessarily an alarming symptom. Similarly, the baby's body tries to adapt to unfamiliar stimuli. A rash on a child's face may indicate mild diathesis, overheating, and other non-critical problems.

Parents should be alarmed only if the affected areas of the skin become bright red or the formation of blisters and pustules begins. Such symptoms often indicate that a harmful bacterium or virus has entered the body.

All over body

The ubiquitous spread of the rash indicates a severe lesion of the body. This is possible in 2 situations: with an infectious infection and a strong allergic reaction. In the first case, the rash will be accompanied by an increase in body temperature, in the second - itching on the marked areas of the epidermis. One way or another, both problems require immediate medical attention, and the task of the parents is to show the sick child to the doctor as soon as possible.

Usually a rash on the body of a child causes a lot of anxiety in parents. Indeed, a frequent symptom of various infections, causing a lot of discomfort. However, timely treatment of skin rashes allows you to quickly forget about itching and burning.

A rash in a child can appear not only on the whole body, but also affect only one area. The number of acceptable diagnoses is reduced, and recovery is faster

On the head

The rash worries babies in different parts of the body.

• On the back of the head, small pink dots most often indicate overheating and the development of prickly heat.
• Abundant vesicles and blisters on the back of the head or cheeks indicate an infection with scabies.
• Inflammation in the cheeks, and on the beard, speak of an allergy to food or medicine.
• If a rash in a child has formed on the eyelids, it means that unsuitable hygiene products have been selected for the child. If the rash on the eyelids looks like scales or crusts, dermatitis is likely to develop.

around the neck

On hands and wrists

In the abdomen

A rash on the abdomen in the form of red vesicles occurs in newborns from toxic erythema, which passes on its own. The area of ​​the abdomen, and the area of ​​the hips, most often suffers from pemphigus. The disease begins with slight redness, blisters appear, and begin to burst. Similar symptoms are characteristic of exfoliating dermatitis.

When the bacterial microflora is disturbed, erysipelas appear in the abdomen. Do not forget about the permissible small rash from allergies, prickly heat and infections such as chickenpox or scabies.

On the lower back

On the inner and outer thighs

Rashes on the hips of a child usually appear from poor hygiene. Often the baby just sweats in his diapers, suffers from poor-quality clothes. As a result, sweating appears. Allergic reactions often provoke inflammation on the inside of the thigh.

A rash on the thighs indicates the presence of measles, rubella, chickenpox or scarlet fever. In rare cases, rashes speak of diseases of the circulatory system.

In the groin area

A rash in the groin is the result of infrequent diaper changes or skin contact with dirty diapers. Red diaper rash appears on the skin, bacteria multiply in them. Prickly heat in the groin area in the form of pink spots often appears in a baby as a result of overheating in the sun. Sometimes the source of the rash is candidiasis. Finally, the baby can develop an allergy to diapers.

On the buttocks

The rash on the pope has a nature similar to the causes of groin irritation. A rare change of diapers, violation of hygiene rules lead to the occurrence of an inflammatory process. The area of ​​the priests can suffer from allergies to food or diapers, from prickly heat and diathesis.

On the legs, knees and heels and can itch

A small rash on the legs usually appears as a result of dermatitis or allergies. If it itches and resembles mosquito bites, most likely the baby really suffered from insects.

The cause of a rash on the legs can be an infection or trauma to the skin. If your child has itchy heels, the rash is most likely caused by a fungus. An allergic reaction on the heels manifests itself in the form of flaky spots, itching and causing swelling of the foot. On the knee joints, a rash can appear with eczema, lichen and psoriasis.

On all parts of the body

Inflammation of the skin throughout the body often indicates an infection. If the child is covered with a small rash and it itches, the cause is probably an allergic reaction (see: allergic rash) of the body to a strong irritant. If there is no itching from the rash, these causes can be excluded. Most likely there is a problem with the metabolism or the work of internal organs.

When the rash all over the body is also colorless, most likely the baby's sebaceous glands are too active. Vitamin deficiency and hormonal disruptions in the child's body can make themselves felt through rashes without color.

The nature of the rash

If you look closely at a baby's rash, you will notice distinctive signs. Color, shape and structure.

Like nettles

A rash resembling nettle spots indicates a special type of allergy - urticaria. Pink blisters on the skin are very itchy and are accompanied by an increase in body temperature. Most often, urticaria is provoked by hot water, stress, strong physical exertion. The rash at the same time resembles small blisters on the chest or neck.

Like a mosquito bite

If the rash resembles a mosquito bite, the baby has an allergy to malnutrition. In newborns, this reaction often indicates violations in the menu of a nursing mother. Mosquito bites - talk about the impact of any blood-sucking insects on the skin, such as ticks or fleas.

In the form of spots

A patchy rash is a very common form of skin inflammation. Most often, the reason lies in the disease of the integument itself or in the presence of an infection. The size of the spots and their color play an important role. Rashes that look like spots appear with lichen, allergies, dermatitis and eczema.

Rough to the touch

A rough rash is most often caused by eczema. In this case, the back of the hands and face suffer. The cause of rough rashes, resembling sandpaper, sometimes becomes keratosis - one of the forms of allergies. Small pimples at the same time affect the back and side of the arms, but sometimes there is inflammation of the inner side of the thighs.

In the form of bubbles and blisters

A rash in the form of blisters appears on the baby's body as a result of hives (see: hives in children), prickly heat, pemphigus. Among infectious diseases, rashes with vesicles are caused by rubella and chickenpox.

Under skin color

Flesh-colored lesions on the skin are called papules. A rash of this color is indicative of eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis. Sometimes a colorless rash is caused by hormonal changes in the child's body.

Redness due to infections

The signs accompanying the rash often indicate the development of a serious illness in the baby.

With angina

Often, observing the primary signs of a sore throat (fever and cough) in a baby, after a certain time, parents notice a rash on his body. Here, the development of an infectious disease is likely against the background of a weakened immune system. Sometimes redness appears due to tonsillitis. Do not forget that the baby in the process of treating angina often has an allergy to antibiotics.

With SARS

The appearance of a rash in combination with the usual symptoms of SARS has similar causes. The child is able to have intolerance to the components of drugs or an allergy to folk remedies. Most often, redness occurs after a course of antibiotics for SARS.

From chickenpox

From chicken pox, babies develop spots with itching, almost immediately becoming large blisters. The rash occurs on the palms, face, torso and even in the mouth. The disease is accompanied by high fever and headaches. When the bubbles burst, the baby's skin becomes covered with a crust.

The answer to the question of how long the rashes completely disappear depends on the timeliness of treatment. Usually 3-5 days is enough.

With the development of measles

In the case of measles, the baby usually suffers from fever and large red spots that almost merge with each other. The measles rash appears first on the head, and then passes to the trunk and limbs. The first signs of measles resemble the common cold. This is a strong dry cough, sneezing and tears. Then the temperature rises. How many days does the rash disappear? As a rule, the skin is restored on the third day.

From infection with scarlet fever

Scarlet fever signals itself by the appearance of small dots on the 2nd day of illness. Especially a lot of small rash in the area of ​​the elbow and knee bends, on the palms, in the folds of the skin. The speed of treatment usually does not affect how many days the redness disappears. The rash disappears on its own after 1-2 weeks.

For meningitis

A bright red or purple rash appears on the body of children with meningococcal infection. The disease affects the vessels of the skin, so inflammation on the skin forms in various forms. With meningitis, there are rashes on the mucous membranes, on the legs and arms, on the sides of the body.

When to Call a Doctor

• The child develops a fever and the temperature rises to 40 degrees.
• The rash appears all over the body and there is unbearable itching.
• Headache, vomiting and confusion in the baby begin.
• The rash looks like stellate hemorrhages.
• There are swelling and difficulty in breathing.

What absolutely cannot be done

• Self-squeeze pustules.
• Rip or burst bubbles.
• Scratch rashes.
• Apply brightly colored preparations to the skin (make it difficult to diagnose).

In general, a rash is a symptom of many diseases. Sometimes it leads to serious problems, and sometimes it goes away on its own. In any case, it will not be superfluous to consult a doctor.

Prevention

1. Timely vaccinations can protect the child from infections (But remember, vaccinations are not always beneficial, everyone is individual!). Now there are already vaccinations against meningitis and rashes on its soil. Learn more from your doctor.
2. The correct introduction of complementary foods can protect a small child from allergic reactions. It is recommended to teach the child to a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. This will not only prevent many diseases and strengthen the immune system, but also reduce the risk of an allergic rash.
3. If you suspect that your baby has caught an infection, immediately limit his contact with a potential source of infection.

Summing up

• An important role in determining the cause of the rash is played by its localization. The areas of the body most in contact with clothing or diapers usually suffer from dermatitis and prickly heat. The baby's face is often covered with a rash from allergies. A rash all over the body indicates the development of an infection or a metabolic disorder in the body.
• Pay attention to the shape of the rash and its color. Small spots indicate allergic reactions, and large spots indicate infections. A colorless rash is not contagious, and a rough one indicates disorders in the child's body.
• Monitor the general condition of the baby, because other symptoms allow you to accurately determine the factor that causes reddening of the skin. However, keep in mind that these diseases, like SARS and tonsillitis, very rarely cause a rash on their own. It is worth observing the daily routine of the child, because the rash often appears after visiting the pool and similar public places.
• If the rash in a child is accompanied by cough, vomiting and high fever, we are talking about an infectious disease. In this case, the whole body is covered with spots and itches. With proper treatment, rashes in children disappear after 3-5 days. Sometimes a rash and vomiting are signs of dysbacteriosis.

1. If the rash has become a cause of concern for a newborn baby, the range of its causes is small. Often, pimples without pus appear on the neck and face of children 2 weeks after birth, disappearing by themselves. In children under one year old, a small rash is most often caused by prickly heat due to wearing diapers or tight clothing. Red and pink rashes in a small child are associated with an allergy to new foods.
2. When the rash appears after the sun, they talk about the presence of photodermatosis in the baby. Solar allergy is accompanied by itching, redness of the skin and abscesses. On the extremities, on the face and chest, the rash is usually rough. Crusts, scales, bubbles are formed.
3. Allergic reactions in a child's body can manifest themselves in a variety of irritants. Often, after visiting the pool, a rash appears on the body of the kids due to the abundance of chlorine in the water. It has already been said that rashes can also form after a course of antibiotics for angina. If we are talking about the treatment of serious diseases such as leukemia, allergies appear after a month.
4. A small bright rash in children under the third year of life can appear when new teeth erupt. Here, the rash is accompanied by a slight temperature and a weakening of the immune system due to the appearance of teeth. Most often, a rash from teething is localized on the neck.
5. If the rash in babies does not differ in constancy (appears and disappears), most likely, there is contact with an irritant that causes allergies or dermatitis, is carried out periodically. In addition, the rash disappears and reappears with the development of infectious diseases (measles and scarlet fever), urticaria.
6. To prevent a severe rash in a child, do not try to introduce new foods into his diet too quickly. If the baby shows signs of allergies after the pool, choose another institution where the water is not treated with chlorine.

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It is no secret that the skin of babies is very delicate and often becomes covered with a rash or turns red. First of all, this is a signal that the baby's body is exposed to adverse factors. Parents should read the instructions rash on the body of a child photo with explanations not to be frightened at the first manifestation, but to help your child. Parents should have clear ideas of what to do if the child has a rash.

Poor ecology and food products that do not meet standards are the root cause of most diseases. But sometimes we provoke ourselves rash on the child's body.

Such provoking factors can be: the use of drugs without a preliminary examination, the use of aggressive household chemicals when cleaning, washing baby clothes and washing dishes.

The inclusion of a large number of sweets or citrus fruits in the child's menu, the use of unsuitable milk formula, non-compliance with hygiene in everyday life and nutrition. By establishing the causes, there is a chance to restore the health of the child.

Allergic rash in children photo

The reaction of the child's body to allergens is an allergic rash. This is a formidable symptom, indicating that it is necessary to identify allergens and exclude the possibility of their exposure. If you do not take action, then the allergy will develop and turn into severe incurable forms. Risk factors are products containing allergens: chocolate, honey, citrus fruits, rose hips, eggs, milk mixtures. At the first signs of an allergic rash, it is too early to sound the alarm, but the signal of the child's body should not be ignored.
Hint for parents

Babies get allergens from their mother's milk. For example, if a mother eats a lot of oranges, then after feeding the baby, a rash will soon appear on his skin. Pregnant women can reward their baby with allergies if they don't eat right. There are cases when, using a rosehip decoction in large quantities, a mother provoked an allergy in her baby, who began to suffer a month after birth. Hereditary factors also matter, and if the family suffered from such a formidable disease, then certain forms of allergies will be observed in children.

Rash in a child all over the body without fever

Erythema toxic may cause a rash without fever. Irregular red spots cover ninety percent of the body . Rash in a child all over the body without fever disappears after three days as the toxins are removed from the body. Water on polysorb or other sorbents will help remove toxins.

It happens in babies up to six months. If you regularly bathe a child with baby soap, the rash goes away without a trace. The sebaceous glands restore their work, and the skin becomes clean and beautiful. Children need more air baths and cleanliness, less chemicals, good nutrition and care.

allergic rash almost never accompanied by fever, but can lead to shock and even suffocation. You should not be especially afraid if this is an isolated case, but if the rash recurs, allergens should be established and treated. Allergies can lead to asthma or psoriasis. In childhood, it is easier to restore the normal functioning of the immune system. If you run an allergy, leaving it untreated, the consequences can be horrendous. In the chronic stage of allergy, the body destroys itself.

Rash with enterovirus infection in children photo

If a rash appears on the face, body of the child and is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, then there is every reason to believe that the baby has caught enterovirus infection. Abdominal pain also speaks of a virus. recognize rash with enterovirus infection in children photo will help:

Such a rash has the configuration of red small nodules, with localization of many nodules in the chest and back, arms and legs, and face.

A rash may also appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tonsils. In this case, the child experiences pain when swallowing, appetite disappears.

It is necessary to consult a doctor immediately, since the rash is very similar to the manifestations of measles and an examination and collection of tests will be required. After establishing the diagnosis, it is necessary to take a doctor's prescription. As a rule, a viral rash is accompanied by a cough and runny nose, but disappears within five or seven days without a trace.

Rash on child's back

Rashes on the back are accompanied by itching and the baby experiences discomfort, cries. This localization of the rash is typical for prickly heat when the child is over-wrapped or rarely washed. With prickly heat, the rash on the back of the child is pink and very small, itchy.

Pustular pimples on the back appear when vesiculopusulose. They are filled with liquid and constantly burst, causing suffering, while infecting areas of the skin around. Bathing a child with such symptoms is impossible. It is necessary to process bursting bubbles with brilliant green so as not to become infected again.

Rash scarlet fever also located on the back. If before the appearance of the rash there was a temperature and a headache, then these are signs of scarlet fever - an infectious disease. You should quickly consult a doctor for help and do tests. Treatment will help to avoid complications.

Even sunbathing can cause rash on baby's back. The best time to sunbathe is in the morning and evening, and during the day, a child's skin can become blistered as a result of a sunburn. After-sun milk or regular sour cream will help relieve redness.

Rash on baby's stomach

At food allergies the rash appears first on the abdomen. For example, if a child eats a bucket of strawberries, then after three hours it will be covered with a rash, starting from the abdomen to the top of the head, arms and legs. There will definitely be itching, and the child will be worried.

Rash on baby's stomach may appear when psoriasis- severe immune disease. But psoriasis is usually preceded by another immune disease - allergies. Such a rash first appears in the form of small pink papules covered with white scales in the navel and between the ribs, in the lower abdomen, but if the scale is removed, the papule becomes bloody.

With infectious scabies the abdomen is also the first to break out in a rash. At the same time, dark dots are visible on the papule - scabies mites nest there. With scabies, the infectious disease doctor prescribes special preparations and ointments, isolates the patient from others.

So that the child does not get scabies at home and in kindergarten, it is necessary to change underwear and bedding more often, to avoid contact with patients.

The manifestation of a rash in various diseases is just a visible part of the damage to human tissues. We do not see most of it, because the internal organs and blood suffer more.

Red rash on the body of a child

Accompanied by temperature red rash on the body of a child happens when rubella- an infectious disease.

You can get infected easily, but it leaks rubella difficult, sometimes with complications. With rubella, the lymph nodes also increase. After accepting treatment and restoring health in quarantine mode, the disease recedes, and the skin becomes clear.

scary symptom of meningococcal infection is red star-shaped rash. These are hemorrhages of blood vessels under the skin. The color may also be purplish-bluish. At the first sign of such a rash, parents should take the child to the hospital and preferably immediately to the infectious. They will make the necessary tests faster.

Rash in scarlet fever also red. It starts under the armpits, and then goes down. At the end of the disease, the skin flakes and turns white.

Measles characterized by a red rash. Not only the body of the child, but also the face can become covered with a solid red spot in a day.