{"id":3698,"date":"2022-01-25T20:41:13","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T20:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/?p=3698"},"modified":"2022-01-25T20:44:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T20:44:56","slug":"rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Rash in a child: How can you tell if a rash is serious? allergy or infectious disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rash in a child occurs as Pimples, papules, spots &#8211; such changes very often appear on the skin of a small child.\u00a0The rash, however, is not equal to the rash.\u00a0They differ not only in appearance, but also in the cause of their occurrence.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\"> In this article, Niketrainers.com.co will tell you:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66f8f5494dee0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66f8f5494dee0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#1_Rash_in_a_child_%E2%80%93_causes_and_treatment\" title=\"1. Rash in a child &#8211; causes and treatment\">1. Rash in a child &#8211; causes and treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#What_are_the_most_common_pustules_on_an_infants_body\" title=\"What are the most common pustules on an infant&#8217;s body?\">What are the most common pustules on an infant&#8217;s body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#Can_children_also_suffer_from_some_types_of_acne\" title=\"Can children also suffer from some types of acne?\">Can children also suffer from some types of acne?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#What_about_allergies_Could_any_food_product_or_environmental_factor_that_a_young_childs_body_cannot_tolerate_cause_these_symptoms\" title=\"What about allergies?&nbsp;Could any food product or environmental factor that a young child&#8217;s body cannot tolerate cause these symptoms?\">What about allergies?&nbsp;Could any food product or environmental factor that a young child&#8217;s body cannot tolerate cause these symptoms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#Many_toddlers_also_suffer_from_skin_changes_around_the_diaper_at_least_once_Are_they_abrasions_or_the_result_of_some_disease\" title=\"Many toddlers also suffer from skin changes around the diaper at least once.\u00a0Are they abrasions or the result of some disease?\">Many toddlers also suffer from skin changes around the diaper at least once.\u00a0Are they abrasions or the result of some disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#The_rashes_we_see_in_children_most_often_affect_the_face_abdomen_and_back_And_what_may_mean_pimples_eg_on_the_hands_or_feet_especially_between_the_toes\" title=\"The rashes we see in children most often affect the face, abdomen and back.&nbsp;And what may mean pimples, e.g. on the hands or feet, especially between the toes?\">The rashes we see in children most often affect the face, abdomen and back.&nbsp;And what may mean pimples, e.g. on the hands or feet, especially between the toes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#The_rash_is_also_a_symptom_of_several_diseases_typical_of_childhood_%E2%80%A6\" title=\"The rash is also a symptom of several diseases typical of childhood &#8230;\">The rash is also a symptom of several diseases typical of childhood &#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/rash-in-a-child-how-can-you-tell-if-a-rash-is-serious-allergy-or-infectious-disease\/#So_in_the_end_we_are_left_with_the_bane_of_all_children_%E2%80%93_intensely_itchy_smallpox\" title=\"So in the end we are left with the bane of all children &#8211; intensely itchy smallpox.\">So in the end we are left with the bane of all children &#8211; intensely itchy smallpox.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wysypka-u-dziecka-przyczyny-i-leczenie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rash_in_a_child_%E2%80%93_causes_and_treatment\"><\/span>1. Rash in a child &#8211; causes and treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong><\/strong>Parents are usually concerned&nbsp;<strong>about a rash on the child&#8217;s back, abdomen, hands or face .&nbsp;<\/strong>With the help of a dermatologist, Tomasz Iwanowski from the Invicta Clinic, we take the rashes under the magnifying glass and check what the various pimples mean and whether they should raise our concern.<\/p><p><strong>Agata Dutkowska, Wirtualna Polska: Most children develop skin rashes from time to time.&nbsp;Parents wonder if they should see a doctor with each such condition?<\/strong><\/p><p>In fact, redness, small lumps, or blemishes appear quite often in young children.\u00a0If there are no other <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">symptoms<\/a>, it is a good idea to wait a day or two before visiting a doctor.\u00a0Some changes disappear by themselves.\u00a0It may be alarming if, in addition to skin changes, the child has\u00a0a fever\u00a0,\u00a0vomits\u00a0, complains of general malaise, is excessively sleepy, scratches intensely, etc. It is also worth going to a doctor for advice if the rash or redness persists for a long time .<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_pustules_on_an_infants_body\"><\/span><strong>What are the most common pustules on an infant&#8217;s body?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Most often, they are the so-called\u00a0heat rash\u00a0, which is small, sometimes red, fluid-filled blisters.\u00a0They can sometimes itch or sting, but usually don&#8217;t cause much discomfort.\u00a0Changes appear in places exposed to overheating and excessive sweating, e.g. in skin folds, on the back, in the groin.<\/p><p>Prophylactically, it is worth taking care of appropriate, not too thick clothes of the child and avoiding situations where the skin does not reach the skin in selected places.&nbsp;If the condition worsens, it is worth consulting a doctor who will help you choose preparations supporting healing.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_children_also_suffer_from_some_types_of_acne\"><\/span><strong>Can children also suffer from some types of acne?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Of course.\u00a0If your newborn has tiny red spots on their face, the color of which becomes more visible when the skin is warmed, it may be\u00a0baby acne.\u00a0Generally, it is a minor ailment associated with hormonal changes.\u00a0It can accompany a toddler for several months, then disappear on its own.\u00a0Baby acne does not require any additional measures.\u00a0Intense <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">treatment<\/a> is not advisable in this case.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_allergies_Could_any_food_product_or_environmental_factor_that_a_young_childs_body_cannot_tolerate_cause_these_symptoms\"><\/span><strong>What about allergies?&nbsp;Could any food product or environmental factor that a young child&#8217;s body cannot tolerate cause these symptoms?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>An itchy rash, red patches, blisters, dryness, and\u00a0peeling of your\u00a0baby&#8217;s skin are <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">symptoms<\/a> that may indicate an allergic reaction.\u00a0They may be accompanied by fever,\u00a0abdominal pain\u00a0, vomiting, or shortness of breath.\u00a0Typical changes are located on the abdomen, face, in the folds of the arms and under the knees.\u00a0It is because the little one&#8217;s immune system\u00a0reacts incorrectly\u00a0to an environmental factor called\u00a0<a data-ss1643142410=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/czym-sa-alergeny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an allergen<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p><p>Usually, it is enough to avoid the source of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/alergia\">allergy<\/a>&nbsp;to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">symptoms<\/a> disappear.&nbsp;In order to take additional measures, it is necessary to identify the allergens (perform appropriate tests).&nbsp;Depending on the severity of the reaction and the cause, your doctor may recommend dietary changes, desensitization, or periodic medication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_toddlers_also_suffer_from_skin_changes_around_the_diaper_at_least_once_Are_they_abrasions_or_the_result_of_some_disease\"><\/span><strong>Many toddlers also suffer from skin changes around the diaper at least once.\u00a0Are they abrasions or the result of some disease?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Of course, there may be mechanical irritation of the skin, but more often it is inflammation, manifested by redness and changes in the skin.\u00a0Young children are often diagnosed with conditions like\u00a0<a data-ss1643142410=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/pieluszkowe-zapalenie-skory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diaper derm<\/a>atitis\u00a0, which is the result of the irritating effect of\u00a0urine\u00a0and feces on the skin of the buttocks, genitals, and groin.<\/p><p>In the first stage, such&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/odparzenia-u-niemowlat\">burns<\/a>&nbsp;result in redness, and gradually the lesions become inflamed, lumps appear, sometimes even purulent wounds.&nbsp;They are usually painful for a child.&nbsp;Unfortunately, inflammation may appear despite proper care, e.g. when a toddler changes his diet or has stomach problems.&nbsp;The most common cause, however, is inaccurate washing and changing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/pieluchy-dla-dzieci\">diaper<\/a>&nbsp;too infrequently .<\/p><p>The appropriate preparation for the care of the diaper area is also important.&nbsp;If the parents&#8217; reaction is quick and the changes are not serious, hygiene, airing the skin more often and changing the baby&#8217;s clothes is enough.&nbsp;In case of purulent wounds, see a doctor immediately.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rashes_we_see_in_children_most_often_affect_the_face_abdomen_and_back_And_what_may_mean_pimples_eg_on_the_hands_or_feet_especially_between_the_toes\"><\/span><strong>The rashes we see in children most often affect the face, abdomen and back.&nbsp;And what may mean pimples, e.g. on the hands or feet, especially between the toes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>This could be a symptom&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/swierzb-u-niemowlat\">of scabies<\/a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/roztocza-czym-sa-i-jak-sie-ich-pozbyc\">Mites<\/a>&nbsp;, especially scabies,&nbsp;can cause the <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">disease<\/a> in a child .&nbsp;A rash then appears on the body in the form of small lumps and sometimes fluid-filled blisters.&nbsp;In addition, on the skin &#8211; most often between the fingers, in the bends of the arms and legs, the soles of the feet, on the head and neck &#8211; there are several millimeters of grayish protuberances.&nbsp;Symptoms require consultation with a doctor and appropriate therapy with antiparasitic drugs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rash_is_also_a_symptom_of_several_diseases_typical_of_childhood_%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>The rash is also a symptom of several diseases typical of childhood &#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Indeed, skin lesions accompany many childhood infectious diseases.&nbsp;One of them is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/rozyczka\">rubella<\/a>&nbsp;, caused by a virus.&nbsp;The typical ailment is pale pink spots, occurring in the first phase behind the ears and gradually spreading to the back and breasts.&nbsp;They are accompanied by fever, malaise and enlarged lymph nodes.&nbsp;The <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">symptoms<\/a> should disappear by themselves after a few days.&nbsp;If they persist longer, it is worth visiting a specialist.<\/p><p>The so-called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/goraczka-trzydniowa\">&#8220;three days&#8221;<\/a>&nbsp;, which occurs in children up to 2 years of age, can also cause erythema (red, flat spots on the skin).&nbsp;In the beginning, a high fever usually appears, and after it decreases, after two to three days, the skin changes.&nbsp;The child should drink plenty of fluids, sometimes given some medications to lower the temperature.&nbsp;The <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">disease<\/a> usually does not require specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">treatment<\/a>, but it is worth consulting a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/dobry-pediatra\">pediatrician<\/a>&nbsp;who will rule out possible other <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">causes<\/a> of the ailment.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_in_the_end_we_are_left_with_the_bane_of_all_children_%E2%80%93_intensely_itchy_smallpox\"><\/span><strong>So in the end we are left with the bane of all children &#8211; intensely itchy smallpox.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Unfortunately not only.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/ospa-u-dzieci\">Smallpox<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/polpasiec-u-niemowlat\">shingles<\/a>&nbsp;are two diseases caused by the same virus.&nbsp;Small blisters appear on the skin, and the rash gradually spreads over the body.&nbsp;After consulting a doctor, painkillers and relieving the itching are given.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/odra\">Measles<\/a>&nbsp;is another infectious viral <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">disease<\/a> that affects infants between 6 and 12 months of age&nbsp;.<\/p><p>Initially, on the mucous membranes, e.g.&nbsp;irregular red spots appear in the mouth, which gradually spread to other parts of the body and cause itching.&nbsp;In the <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">treatment<\/a>, topical preparations for the affected skin and antipyretics are used.<\/p><p><a data-ss1643142410=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/szkarlatyna-u-niemowlat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scarlet fever<\/a>\u00a0also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">causes<\/a> skin changes; &#8211; patients have large clusters of tiny red pimples.\u00a0The child also develops a fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and a red throat.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">Treatment<\/a> requires\u00a0<a data-ss1643142410=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/parenting.pl\/bezpieczna-antybiotykoterapia\">antibiotic therapy<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0As you can see, in some cases, the rash informs us about the condition that requires practically no action, while in others, on the contrary, it is necessary to implement <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">treatment<\/a>.\u00a0Therefore, whenever we notice disturbing <a href=\"https:\/\/niketrainers.com.co\/choleraiscausedby-cholerasymptoms-treatment-and-prevention-what-do-we-know-about-cholera-epidemics\/\">symptoms<\/a> in a child, we should consult a doctor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rash in a child occurs as Pimples, papules, spots &#8211; such changes very often appear on the skin of a small child.\u00a0The rash, however, is not equal to the rash.\u00a0They differ not only in appearance, but also in the cause of their occurrence. 1. 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