Dermatitis is a skin disease in which rashes occur. The disease is accompanied by an inflammatory process. Dermatitis on the feet of children is a common occurrence in which you need to see a doctor. The specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment. The nuances of therapy are described in the article.
Causes
Why does dermatitis occur on the feet of children? The reasons lie in the influence of external factors. It is associated with:
- wearing synthetic shoes;
- non-observance of personal hygiene;
- insect bites;
- contact with irritating chemical components;
- washing your feet with products that dry the skin;
- the use of washing powders, leading to allergies;
- improperly selected foot cosmetics;
- severe hypothermia or a sharp change in temperature;
- wearing tight clothing or shoes;
- prolonged exposure to the sun;
- exposure to radioactive radiation;
- contact with poisonous plants or animals.
In the presence of these factors, dermatitis appears on the legs in children and adults. If you eliminate them, you will be able to restore the condition of the skin.
Other reasons
There are other factors in the appearance of dermatitis on the legs in children. It is associated with:
- genetic factor;
- allergies
- venous insufficiency, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis;
- diabetes mellitus and other autoimmune ailments;
- a sharp decrease in immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- taking medication;
- infectious factors - viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa;
- the presence of intestinal parasites;
- impaired liver function;
- frequent constipation and intestinal dysbiosis;
- strong and prolonged stress.
Dry dermatitis on the legs of a child is manifested by severe discomfort. Therefore, upon detection of this ailment, urgent medical attention is required.
Typical for children
In addition to these reasons, dermatitis on the legs in children appears due to the following factors:
- incomplete digestive system;
- excess protein foods and sweets;
- the use of artificial mixtures;
- violation of the thermal regime.
During breastfeeding, a woman needs to control her diet. Do not eat foods that lead to allergies, as this causes dermatitis in the baby. It is necessary to reduce consumption or completely eliminate reception:
- citrus fruits;
- honey;
- Strawberries
- blackcurrant;
- smoked, spicy, spicy, salted foods.
Caution is important to observe with eggs, red fish, seafood, caviar, legumes, chocolate. Nursing mothers who care about the health of the child, alcohol and carbonated drinks are prohibited.
Skin dermatitis on the legs of a child of school and adolescence appears in preparation for exams due to severe nervous tension, lack of sleep and depression. Parents at this time should provide him with a completely balanced diet with all the nutritional components, vitamins and minerals. It is also important to monitor the sleep, rest, stay in the fresh air.
Common symptoms
As you can see from the photo, dermatitis on the legs of a child does not look very nice. Moreover, the symptoms do not depend on specific causes. Usually the disease manifests itself in the form:
- red spots;
- dry skin
- small cracks;
- swelling
- rash.
There are several types of dermatitis that differ from each other in symptoms. Accurate diagnosis is required for the proper treatment of the disease and eliminate the root cause.
Varicose
This type of disease appears due to circulatory disorders in the veins of the legs. Since the venous valves are not tightly closed, blood stagnation, exudation fogging through the stretched, thinned walls of the vessels and the appearance of edema are observed. Then there is a violation of the trophic tissue of this area, because of which the following symptoms appear:
- thinning, dryness, peeling of the skin;
- redness of the skin with a purple tint;
- the appearance of foci of inflammation;
- increase in local temperature;
- the occurrence of severe itching.
If at this stage of the development of the ailment no therapeutic measures are taken, then the situation may worsen. And dermatitis will go to the next stage, in which:
- brown flaky spots appear;
- bubbles filled with liquid form;
- after opening them, the wetting areas dry out, but yellow crusts and places of hyperpigmentation remain.
With the last stage of varicose dermatitis, trophic ulcers appear on the legs, which lead to severe pain. They are able to increase in diameter and affect the deeper layers of the skin and muscles. After penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into them, purulent inflammation forms, due to which the tissues die and sepsis appears.
Varicose dermatitis often appears in overweight adults, a genetic predisposition, and an inactive lifestyle. But this ailment is also diagnosed in children. Their disease develops due to stress, a sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition, when the diet does not have routine and other components responsible for the tone of the walls of blood vessels.
Allergic
This type of dermatitis between the legs in a child develops as a reaction to exogenous and endogenous factors. Allergens enter the body with food, drugs, mechanical particles that are in the air.
As the photo shows, dermatitis on the legs of a child manifests itself in the form of urticaria or eczema:
- skin turns red;
- a rash appears;
- itching.
Often, blisters with transparent exudate appear on the affected areas. If the irritating factor is eliminated, the symptoms disappear. But when the disease is complicated by the appearance of pyogenic microflora, antibiotics are used in the treatment.
Contact type of dermatitis
Contact dermatitis on the legs of a child is a type of allergic form. Symptoms develop after exposure to an irritant. This is manifested in the form:
- hyperemia (redness);
- puffiness;
- papular rash;
- vesicles with clear liquid inside.
Over the course of 7 days, the vesicles burst, and serous exudate is released from them. At this time, moist areas appear on the skin, which, after drying, are covered with dark crusts. In the affected areas, severe itching and burning appear.
If the dermatitis is chronic, then the affected part will be dry. There is still peeling, there is a thickening of the painful place. After interacting with poisonous plants, large blisters appear on the skin with clear boundaries.
Atopic
This type of ailment is chronic and has a hereditary nature. Having arisen in early childhood, it is able to manifest itself throughout life. In the acute stage, on the skin of the legs are observed:
- erythema;
- erosion;
- swelling
- wet spots or crusts.
Often the disease is complicated by the appearance of secondary infections, which are associated with the ingestion of pyogenic microflora in open wounds. If the disease becomes chronic, then:
- deep cracks appear on the soles;
- the area of affected skin thickens;
- there is a skin pattern.
At all stages, severe itching occurs, accompanied by psychological discomfort. Children become nervous, quick-tempered, chronic weakness occurs.
Therapy
Treatment of dermatitis on the legs in children depends on its type and is complex. So it turns out to eliminate the cause of the disease, get rid of the symptoms and prevent relapses.
Dermatitis is able to appear from products with nickel. It is found in seeds, oatmeal, lentils, and liver.
In the presence of dermatitis of the toes in children, it is required:
- exclusion of contact with a stimulus;
- elimination of foods leading to allergies from the diet;
- taking oral antihistamines;
- treatment of affected skin with corticosteroid ointments, which relieve itching and inflammation.
Eliminate the allergen that came from food from the body, reduce its negative effect by sorbents. This is activated carbon, Atoxil, Enterosgel.
What else to treat dermatitis on the legs of a child? It helps consumption of baked apples, which absorb various toxins and remove them from the body. During treatment of the remaining forms of dermatitis, therapy should be performed to:
- eliminating pain with painkillers, injections and ointments;
- decrease in body temperature;
- accelerate wound healing by external means;
- prevent the development of pathogenic microflora using antiseptic agents, and sometimes antibiotics.
From local remedies that are used in folk medicine, extracts and decoctions of bark of oak, chamomile, dandelion, and other herbs that relieve inflammation and itching. With the advanced form of the disease, the doctor can decide on surgical intervention.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines may be used to treat dermatitis. The medicine from this group is used in various forms. The most popular include:
- Suprastin.
- Tavegil.
- Zirtek.
- The Zodak.
- Telfast.
Use these funds only after consultation with a specialist. Each drug is accompanied by instructions that must be followed. Only a careful approach to treatment can eliminate the disease in a short time.
Folk remedies
Usually, all methods of traditional medicine are based on lotions. The best recipes are the following:
- Infusion of hops and a string. Dry plants are mixed in 50 g, poured with boiling water (500 ml). Infusion is performed all night in a thermos. The tool is used in the form of a compress.
- Decoction based on oak bark. It will take 50 g of dry bark, which is filled with water (300 ml). The product is left for 2-3 hours. Use for lotions.
- Burdock root. It should be washed, crushed and pour boiling water (500 ml per 1 tsp. Plants). Infusion is performed for 7-8 hours. The tool is effective for compresses and tincture inside (100 ml 3 times a day).
- Collection of plants. It will take chamomile flowers, sage leaves, valerian root, celandine grass, St. John's wort (in equal quantities). 100 g of the mixture is poured with water (5 liters). Infusion is carried out for an hour, the finished composition is suitable for lotions and baths.
- Viburnum. Berries (2 tsp) need to be crushed, pour boiling water (1 cup). Insisting lasts 4 hours. Inside take 100 ml 4 times a day.
- Cranberry juice. They rub the painful areas of the skin.
- Sea buckthorn oil. It must be taken orally 2 ml 2 times a day. Can treat painful skin.
- A mixture of herbs. We need sage, nettle, plantain (10 g each), wormwood (5 g), juniper berries and corn stigmas (20 g each). All is poured with boiling water (1 liter), left overnight. It is necessary to take orally 100 ml 3 times a day.
- Picking herbs. Chicory herb mixes with dandelion root, buckthorn bark and fennel berries (20 g each). All pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, let it brew. It should be taken 70 ml orally 2-3 times a day.
- Rosehip. Fresh fruits need to be crushed, put the pulp on a painful place.
Although folk remedies are effective, it’s better to use them after consulting a doctor. The specialist will advise which recipes will be most effective.
Vitamin and autohemotherapy
With the help of correctly selected vitamin therapy, it is provided:
- skin condition improvement;
- exchange acceleration;
- improvement of the work of internal organs.
Typically, vitamin therapy involves the use of a complex of vitamins of groups: A, C, E, D and B. Autohemotherapy is also used to strengthen immunity. It consists in performing physiotherapeutic measures.
Prevention
Preventive measures that exclude new exacerbations include protection against contact with allergens. Relapse occurs from stress or climate change. Prevention is as follows:
- The skin of the legs must be moistened with the help of special creams, ointments, and after the completion of water activities, it is wiped. Effective compresses and lotions from herbs.
- Wear clothing made from soft, natural materials. Used cotton, rayon, cashmere, wool. Wash things with powders that do not irritate the skin. The number of rinses must be increased.
- From the diet, it is desirable to remove foods that lead to allergies, irritation of the stomach and intestines.
- To prevent allergic dermatitis in a child, a nursing mother must follow a diet. Then introduce the correct complementary foods. It is important to pay attention to intestinal dysbiosis.
It is advisable to be examined by an endocrinologist, gastroenterologist and neuropathologist. Treatment can only be performed by a specialist, this should not be done on its own.