Rash in the arms of a child, its treatment and prevention

Children's skin is sensitive to any external stimuli, it may signal about the failures in the functioning of the body.And then a rash appeared on the child's arms.What does this mean?What causes a rash in the baby's arms?

Contents:

• Causes rash on the hands of children
• Diagnostics
• Types rash
• Therapies
• Prevention rashes on the hands of children

Causes rash on the hands of children

reasons of rashes on children's hands can bea bunch of.But most often they are caused only by some.

Predisposing factors:

• Allergic reactions of the child's body.The child ate something, touched it, put it on - and the skin covered with rashes.However, most often this reaction of the body parents will notice after a few days, and then it can be difficult to remember what the child was contacting and what new food he tried.Worst of all, when contact with the allergen continues, the number of rashes increases, itching occurs.
• Atopic dermatitis.This is a manifestation of congenital allergies, which is maintained by constant contact with the allergen.Usually the rash with this disease is localized symmetrically: the cheeks, buttocks, the back of the hands.The rash often happens in the form of small bubbles, which burst( become wet), forming crusts.Sometimes the rashes dry, accompanied by itching.
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• Viral and infectious diseases.Many childhood diseases are accompanied by rashes, including on the hands.Scarlet fever, measles, rubella, chickenpox, impetigo and others. Most often, of course, characteristic of these diseases are localized rash on the trunk and only then appear on the hands.But bear in mind this cause of the rash is necessary.Hands are always open to review, perhaps, first of all, you will notice rashes in this area.But there is a disease, the first symptom of which will be the rash in the area of ​​the hands( on the palms and fingers) - the Coxsackie virus.
• Non-compliance with hygiene regulations.If a child after playing on the street does not wash his hands well enough, they may also appear rashes.Most often they are accompanied by severe itching.
• Skin diseases caused by parasites.Among this group of diseases most often in children's groups you can find scabies caused by an itch mite.Scabies are transmitted from a sick child through the toys that he used.The rash is most often localized between the fingers and causes severe itching.It can have varieties: bubbles, pimples, small plaques.Rash of a nervous nature.
• .If the child has experienced a strong long-term stress, one of the body's reactions to it can be a rash on his hands.It begins to itch when the child is experiencing or is nervous.

The rash on the hands is varied and is caused by various causes.But a specialist, often in one of her appearance, can determine the disease manifested by this symptom.

Diagnostics

To assign the correct treatment is necessary to diagnose the disease, a symptom of which was a rash on the skin of hands.

For this, parents who notice rashes in a child should consult a doctor.An allergist and dermatologist - these specialists differentiate the disease according to the appearance of the rashes and prescribe the necessary additional examinations.

If an allergist does not confirm the allergic nature of the rash, he will refer you to a dermatologist.

Initially, the doctor will conduct a short conversation with the parents, find out how long a rash, what other symptoms occur, what measures had been taken.

Then goes to the inspection.Better before visiting a specialist, do not use dye solutions for the treatment of rashes: iodine, zelenka, etc.This will make diagnosis more difficult.The doctor recognizes the disease by the type of rashes, their localization.

Laboratory testing methods are used in cases when the doctor has doubts about the diagnosis.General blood and urine tests are assigned a child in most cases, these results provide additional information about the presence of an inflammatory disease in an organism, or an allergic reaction( eosinophils).

Scraping of the skin from the affected area( microscopy) can confirm or refute the suspicion of a fungal disease or scabies.PCR diagnostic data may be required to determine the causative agent of cutaneous infectious disease.

Diagnosis of the disease on the rash on the skin of the hands is simple, an experienced dermatologist is already able to recognize the disease according to the appearance of the rash.

Types of rashes

Some diseases are accompanied by characteristic rashes.They differ from others in the size, shape of the rash, the color and nature of its surface, the presence of its contents or its absence.

The following types of rashes are distinguished:

• macula( macula) is the area of ​​the skin on which discoloration occurs that does not appear above the surface of the
• vesicle - a cavity filled with liquid contents up to 0.5 cm in diameter,If damaged, forms a clogging erosion site
• bladder - unlike a bubble it has a size exceeding 0.5 cm in diameter( can reach several centimeters)
• abscess( pustule) - raised above the surface of the skin area, the cavity of which is beyondFull of pus
• blister - an element with a spherical surface similar in structure to the bubble, but larger and irregularly shaped
• nodule( papule) - a dense patch that rises above the surface of the skin, with a change in its color, ranging from 1 mm to 2 -3 cm, often in the upper part has a vial( papulevesicula)
• plaque - several nodules located very close to one another
• node - differs from the nodule in large sizes( up to 10 cm)

Eruptions can be formed by elements of the same typeand( monomorphic) or elements simultaneously several species( polymorphic).

The rash may be primary and secondary.Primary rashes are formed on healthy skin and indicate any disease or disruption of the body.

Secondary eruptions appear on the site of the primary ones simultaneously with them or after their disappearance.Diagnosis of the disease is easier on primary rashes.

The appearance of the rash is very informative to determine the cause of the rash.

Treatment methods

After diagnosis of the disease, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment.Treating the rash in the arms of a child can prove to be not only useless, but also dangerous.Therefore, follow the recommendations of a specialist.

Treatment of the rash on the hands goes in two main directions:

• treatment of the underlying disease showing up with rashes
• relief or relief of symptoms caused directly by the rash( eg itching)

Depending on the underlying disease, the doctor may prescribe antihistamines, Topical preparations( creams, ointments, gels, sometimes with hormonal components), as well as systemic medications( medications for oral administration or injections).

Antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial drugs, as well as medicines, can be used to strengthen the immunity of the child.

For relief of itching, the doctor can prescribe, in addition to anti-allergic, sedatives, hypoallergenic cooling ointments.

Sometimes a good effect is physiotherapy( for example, treatment with an ultraviolet lamp).UV rays are known for their antibacterial properties, promote resorption of infiltrates, accelerate the recovery processes and smooth the surface of the skin.

The choice of therapeutic effect depends entirely on the cause that caused the rash on the skin of the hands.

Prevention of rash in the arms of children

Preventive measures for the onset of rashes in the hands of a child depend on the underlying cause of their appearance and may consist of protection from diseases accompanied by this symptom( including vaccination, for example, measles, rubella, chickenpox).

Also a good immune system is a strong immune status.To this end, it is possible to carry out general strengthening measures: hardening, walking outdoors, and, if necessary, taking vitamin preparations.

Preventive measures:

• If the child is prone to allergic rashes, it should limit its contact with possible allergens, including not only food, but also plants( especially flowering), house dust.
• Means for cleaning and washing dishes, washing children's clothes should also be carefully selected with this factor in mind.
• When choosing clothes for children, especially underwear, preference should be given to cotton and linen fabrics.
• With the onset of cold weather, the skin of the child's hands should be protected from wind and frost.You can use special hypoallergenic creams or do not forget about mittens and gloves.
• It is important to observe the rules of personal hygiene, the development of useful habits for the child, the main one of which is thorough hand washing with soap every time after returning home from a walk, before meals, after contact with someone else's toys, and travel in public transport.

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Do not fight the rash on the skin of the child's hands on their own.Too much range of causes can cause this skin manifestation.It is better to see a doctor who will determine the cause of the rash and prescribe an effective treatment.