Acne may occasionally appear on the hands of a child, photos of which are presented below and which parents should pay attention to, as they may indicate the presence of any contagious disease, allergic reaction, or serious illness.
They can also appear in contact with a poisonous plant, with insect bites, as well as with an imbalance of internal organs. As can be seen from the foregoing, there are quite a few different reasons for the formation of acne, so you should immediately contact a pediatrician or dermatologist to identify the cause and eliminate it.
What are the reasons for appearing?
Very often, parents notice small acne on the child’s hands, which may be a symptom of a skin disease. When they appear, you should immediately go to the doctor, as they may indicate the presence of scabies, which belongs to the category of parasitic infectious diseases.
The causative agent of this disease is the scabies mite, which can spread very quickly to all family members in a short time, and this disease can be detected not only by the presence of these acne, but also by the most severe itching that occurs in their places of formation.
Small acne on the child’s hands is formed due to skin contact with any aggressive household chemicals, as well as after the use of certain medications or food containing allergens.
Often, small pimples appear in the hands of children in the form of hemispherical nodules, in this case we are already talking about the presence of a molluscum contagiosum, which also requires immediate treatment. If itchy, slightly raised flat pimples or blisters of a pale pink color appear on the child’s hands, this may indicate the presence of urticaria, which is one of the symptoms of an allergy.
Kinds
Many are accustomed to the fact that pimples appear anywhere, for example, on the back or on the face, but not in the arms, but this is not at all. The rash can easily form on any part of the skin of the hands, for example, on the bend of the elbow or on the back of the palms, and there are various types of acne that can appear on the skin of the upper extremities.
The following types of acne may form on the skin of children’s hands:
- red acne on the hands of a child, resembling spots;
- black or translucent white dots;
- purulent acne or blisters;
- watery acne ;
- dry pimples covered with a dense shell;
- vesicles with scaly spots;
- subcutaneous pimples.
In addition, all rashes can be localized in certain places. So, for example, pimples are formed on the hands, palms, and also sometimes on the internal bends of the elbows, which may indicate a violation of the sweat glands or dyshidrosis.
If pimples appear on the skin of the hands above the elbow line, then they may indicate the presence of keratosis of the follicles or an allergic reaction. Rashes on the fingers may occur with fungal infections, scabies or molluscum contagiosum.
Pimples can appear in small amounts on the hands or in the form of a large rash, accompanied by severe itching or without it. In addition, the elements of the rash can be large or very small, dot-like, transparent, white, dark or red.
In addition, watery acne on the hands of a child can be a symptom of various diseases, while other acne is a characteristic sign of a specific ailment. So, for example, small spots-pimples of red or pale pink color, which can appear on the entire surface of the skin of the hands, are a symptom of mononucleosis. Small, resembling asterisks can appear in children on their hands with such a dangerous disease as meningococcal infection.
Acne appeared on the child’s hands
Acne on the hands can occur due to various reasons. It can be:
- repeated allergic reaction to medications;
- bacterial or infectious disease;
- hereditary disease;
- non-observance of basic personal hygiene (the result of the multiplication of bacteria due to the infection getting into the body).
Another reason for acne on the legs and arms of a child can be a sharp hormonal change. Most often this happens in adolescence. Mostly teenagers suffer from acne and mostly they only treat their face, but, for example, they leave their hands and bypass this problem. This is wrong, because these rashes are best treated so that there are no complications. You can not squeeze acne on your own. This is likely to lead to a greater infection of the skin tissue, especially if it was done with unwashed hands, and scars or scars may also remain.
To completely solve this problem, you should reconsider all your cosmetics. It is best to choose products made from natural ingredients. Even better, if the cosmetics of the same company. Before using any medications, whether it is ointment, gel, tablets or cream, you need to consult a pediatrician. This applies not only to children, but also to girls and boys in their teens.
The most effective means of dealing with white acne in the hands of a child are given below:
- Boric acid treats acne on the arms and legs after insect bites. To do this, moisten a cotton wool in a solution of boric alcohol. It is necessary to wipe the affected part of the body at night and leave air to it. You can achieve a faster effect if wiped even in the morning, but in this case there is a risk of overdrying the skin. The effect is likely to be visible within a week.
- Acne antihistamines are quite effective drugs aimed at eliminating the manifestations of skin allergies.
- Probiotic agents. Such drugs actively affect the root cause of formations inside the skin. One of the most popular products at the moment is Bifiform and Lactofiltrum.
- Hormonal drugs. There are drugs that regulate hormonal balance in connection with hormonal imbalance. Most often this occurs in children older than 10 years. Drugs can fundamentally change the situation, because there are no more reasons for acne.
Ointments and other drugs
What medications and ointments with antibiotic for acne on the legs and arms of a child are used? We list the main ones:
- "Erythromycin."
- "Dalacin."
- Clindamycin.
- "Lactofiltrum" is taken in tablets, but it is contraindicated in case of digestive disorders.
- "Zinerite", which can dry skin rashes not only on the hands, but also on other parts of the body.
- Antibacterial agents such as benzene peroxide. This drug has a sharp property to dissolve skin deposits. The medication has no contraindications, but during pregnancy it can be used only on the recommendation of the attending physician.
- Acids. Quite strong drugs, which are used mostly in cosmetology, because they have a very wide range of applications. They are also used to remove dead skin cells of the dermis. Acids have a positive effect on the functioning of the glands. It is worth noting that they are not addictive throughout the body, so they can be used for a long time. On average, results are visible after 2-3 weeks of treatment.
Gels
If acne in the hands of a child itches, apply such drugs:
- Baziron gel. The tool is applied directly to acne, but has some side effects, so before using you need to read the instructions for use and consult with specialists.
- "Metrogil gel" helps with the defeat of the body with whiteheads.
- "Levomyceline." The skin is wiped twice a day with a cotton swab dipped in a solution.
- "Tsindol" is a powerful tool, but before use, it is worth checking it on a small area of ​​the skin, due to the fact that it can cause an additional allergic reaction.
In the most severe cases, drugs based on tazarotin and adaptolene can help. In many situations, you can resort to laser treatment. The laser beam penetrates deep into the skin and can destroy the most serious foci of pollution almost painlessly. The beam affects the affected tissue, without causing any harm to health, so the procedure is harmless to the patient. When the beam enters the focus of inflammation, the temperature rises and the bacteria die. Thus, this procedure simultaneously stops and destroys even the most serious formations.
The targeted use of antiseptics also helps very well, especially for acne caused by a malfunction of the sebaceous glands.
In the end, of course, it is important to observe basic hygiene rules. Wash your hands more often if they get dirty quickly and often. Diets can make things better. Often the appearance of a rash is due to poor nutrition. In this case, you should reconsider your diet. Fatty, salty and spicy foods should be excluded from it. A large proportion of the diet should contain fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals and salads.
Alternative treatment
The drug industry provides a considerable selection of acne treatment products: special bactericidal lotions and shower products. Lotions should be applied directly to those areas where there are rashes. But scrubs can be used no more than twice a week.
After cleansing and water procedures, anti-inflammatory creams and gels should be applied to the skin. You can use it to get rid of rashes by known folk methods. A wonderful effect is given by herbs. With a decoction of plants, lotions and baths can be made. Exclude aromatic soap from the care products, replacing it with tar. Such a soap perfectly disinfects and makes the skin drier, controls the process of the sebaceous glands. Here are some effective folk treatment methods.
Salicylic acid
How is salicylic acid treated? Treat affected parts with a 2% salicylic acid solution. A certain amount of the substance is applied to the treated area 1 time during the day. Acid perfectly dries the affected areas, relieves itching and burning.
Plant juices
You can apply the juice of parsley, agave and string. With this composition, you need to moisten the swab and wipe the places where there are inflammations. In no case should juices be mixed; you can use only one type of plant.
Cosmetic clay
It is best to take white or blue. It is enough to mix the powder with warm water and apply to the affected areas. Hold for 15 to 20 minutes, and then rinse the composition and disinfect the skin.
Vegetable oils
Wipe areas with tea tree oil, the antiseptic qualities of which cannot be doubted. Calendula oil can also be used in the same way. It perfectly heals, fights the inflammatory process and is a delicious antiseptic.
Potato lotion
Grate the potatoes and use a gauze compress to apply to the inflamed area. You can also arrange a bath with potato starch: at the rate of 1 kilogram of starch for a whole bath. The procedure will undoubtedly help to remove the itch and dry the pustules.
Any problem with well-being is easier to prevent than then running to the doctors. Bearing in mind that there are a large number of causes of acne, adhere to preventive prescriptions.
If acne causes quite a lot of discomfort - itching and getting wet, then all kinds of self-treatment attempts have every chance of ending with an exacerbation. Therefore, in order to avoid annoying results, be sure to contact a qualified specialist for support.
Lemon
Lemon juice fights very well with subcutaneous acne on the hands. Half the fruit is squeezed and dissolved in 200 grams of water. The components are mixed. The finished mixture is suitable for combating inflammation. The surface of the hands when using this method is cleaned, harmful bacteria are destroyed.
Inflammation gradually disappears, and the skin of the hands becomes healthy. Use this tool once a day. The diluted lemon juice should be left on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes. There is a possibility of a burning sensation during the procedure. At the end of the session, lemon juice is washed off with warm water.
Kalanchoe
Connoisseurs recommend using Kalanchoe to combat acne. A small leaf of this plant is washed, the skin is removed from above. Next, this plant wipe the inflamed place twice during the day. Acne and redness disappear after a while.