A bump in the armpit in a child appears for various reasons. Often this indicates inflammation of the lymph node. The most common reason for the compaction under the armpit is a purulent disease in the apocrine sweat glands. They are located mainly in the armpits. Such a seal under the arm is called hydradenitis.
The first sign of the onset of the onset of the disease is the appearance of a feeling of discomfort, which subsequently transforms into a burning sensation and itching. The kid all the time tries to open the armpit, scratch, rub the itchy place. From this discomfort only intensifies. As a result, the baby becomes irritable, often naughty, crying.
After a certain period, there is a slight redness and a ball under the arm. On closer inspection, small dense nodules become noticeable. Touching them causes the baby painful sensations.
With the course of the disease, the nodules increase in size, bulge over the skin, swell. Compaction under the arm becomes more painful, as a result of which the child is forced to keep his hand constantly raised.
The main reason for the development of the disease is insufficient hygiene. In the absence of bathing every day in the armpits, dirt begins to accumulate, spent skin cells, the remains of sweat. In such conditions, staphylococcus develops favorably. In the process of its reproduction, the microbe, spreading over a vast skin space, affects the excretory ducts in the sweat glands. This contributes to the development of inflammation.
Hydradenitis affects children who do not like to wash their hands. This is due to the fact that staphylococcus on the hands also lives. After scratching under the arm with dirty hands, the child makes it easier for microbes to penetrate into the body.
Sealing under the arm in the presence of hydradenitis can often be caused by wearing too tight clothing. In this case, things press and rub, as a result, the skin is damaged. Microbes penetrate through these microtraumas unhindered.
Quite predisposed to the development of the disease unhardened children and with weakened immunity. With physical overload, eating disorders, as well as a lack of vitamins A, E, C vitamins often develop hydradenitis.
When the first signs of the disease appear, an examination by a doctor is required. The specialist will accurately diagnose the disease and prescribe the necessary therapy.
The patient is recommended absolute peace, a complete diet containing vitamins. In the process of treatment, fresh air is of great importance. If the condition of the child allows, you need to walk with him daily.
The therapeutic course includes sulfonamide drugs, certain antibiotic agents. Medications are prescribed only by the doctor in accordance with the age of the patient.
Physiotherapeutic procedures, UV, UHF, sollux and others are also used during treatment. It is advisable to use dry heat (heating pads). The area of the skin near the seal with nodules should be lubricated with camphor alcohol every day. It is permissible to use salicylic alcohol or two percent boric alcohol. Dressings soaked with Vishnevsky ointment are also used. In some cases, antipyretic, analgesic medications are prescribed.
Drug therapy can be carried out in combination with alternative methods.
One such treatment is aloe vera treatment. To do this, take a leaf of a plant with cropped thorns. Mash it in your hands and then cut it lengthwise. It is necessary to apply to a sore spot for twenty minutes from four to five times a day.