7 Most Frequent Skin Diseases in Children
In addition to allergies, there are many more skin disorders that are commonly experienced by children. Most skin diseases in these children are not pleasant, but easy to treat. You can learn how to recognize this lesion. However, you must take your child to the doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment for the disease.
Ringworm (ringworm)
Ringworm (tinea) is caused by fungi that live on the skin tissue, dead hair and nails. Symptoms of ringworm arise as scaly plaques or red nodules. The plaque then turns into a red lesion that is circular and itchy, and then spreads, until it blisters or peels.
This condition is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact in humans or animals. Toddlers can also be exposed to personal items such as bathtubs or sports equipment. Doctors can treat this disease with antifungal creams.
Fifth disease
The fifth disease is contagious and usually mild in 2 weeks. Initially, the fifth disease caused flu-like symptoms. The face becomes bright red and then the body is filled with rashes are a visible symptom in children. Respiratory infections (coughing and sneezing) and most transmission factors are seen in the week before the appearance of the disease.
Treatment is done with adequate rest, ensuring the child gets enough water and electrolytes, and relieves pain (do not use aspirin for children). If your child has a fifth disease during pregnancy, then you need to see a doctor immediately.
Chicken pox
Chickenpox is very contagious and spreads easily, and leaves red and itchy spots or blisters on the body. This red spot develops through stages: blisters form, break, dry, and then crust.
Chickenpox can be very serious. This disease was previously very common but has been greatly reduced since the chickenpox vaccine was present. All children were given one dose of chickenpox vaccine. Therefore, older children and adults have never been ill.
Impetigo
Impetigo is caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include ulcers or red blisters that can rupture with pus, and yellowish brown crust. Boils can appear throughout the body but mostly appear around the mouth and nose. Impetigo can be transmitted through close contact or use of personal items, such as towels or toys. Scars can spread to other parts of the body. This disease is treated with antibiotic ointments or oral antibiotics.
Warts
Warts are caused by viruses, can be transmitted and spread through contact with personal items used by people. Viruses are usually found on the fingers and hands. But warts are usually not dangerous. To prevent warts from spreading, teach your child not to bite your nails or fingers.
Prickly heat
Symptoms of prickly heat include the appearance of small red or pink pimples on the child's scalp, neck and shoulders. The cause of this disease is blockage of the sweat ducts. This disease usually occurs when children dress in heat trapping. However, this can also happen to every child in hot weather. The right way to dress your child can be seen when you shape the soles of his feet. If their feet feel cool when touched, the way they dress is right.
Eczema
Children who suffer from eczema may suffer from allergies and asthma. The exact cause is not clear, but children with eczema often have a sensitive immune system. Rashes that appear worse with dry and itchy skin. Eczema is the most common form of itchy skin. Eczema is a skin disease in children that can develop quickly in some children or will be lighter when they are still young.
