If itching is recorded in a child, then this can mean both a serious illness and a minor temporary phenomenon. In order not to start a dangerous pathology, but also not to panic with a minor rash, it is necessary to unequivocally deal with the question.
Causes
When itching is recorded in a child, this is usually not the only manifestation of pathology. Most often, it is accompanied by characteristic external signs - diaper rash, rash, discharge, and so on. Moreover, if the child’s girl’s itching is scratched, this is one of several reasons, and if it’s a boy, purely male problems caused by anatomy can lead to this.
Vulvovaginitis
This is a series of conditions caused by various microorganisms. That is, this condition is usually the result of any infectious lesion. The anatomy of the female body, namely the structure of the vulva, suggests such diseases throughout life. However, the child is the least protected from viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Vulvovaginitis is accompanied not only by itching and redness, but also by vaginal discharge, which can swell and change its temperature. If the child has a red pisya and it also scratches the skin around the anus, then this is also one of the manifestations of this pathology.
Such diseases are diagnosed by vaginoscopy, in which it is possible to visually see edema and redness of the walls of the vagina and labia. A smear is also done on the content of leukocytes and other trace elements, for example, diphtheroids, streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia coli, gardnerella and other equally dangerous bacteria. At the same time, the state of the child’s immune system is assessed.
Vulvovaginitis, depending on the causative agent of the disease, can be bacterial, enterobiotic, atopic, mycotic, trichomonas. It can be caused by a foreign body in the vagina.
Each type of pathology has its own method of treatment and child care. Self-diagnosis and self-medication in this case are extremely dangerous and can complicate the situation.
Dermatitis
This condition is accompanied by redness of the skin around the genitals and anus. Itching is constantly scratched in the child, the girl becomes restless, does not sleep and cries. The lesion swells. This condition is caused, as a rule, by an allergic reaction. It can be caused by diaper material or baby clothes, substances contained in wet wipes, skin creams and so on.
The disease may be due to sweat from too much clothing or occasional bathing.
Food allergy
This phenomenon must be considered separately, since it manifests itself not only by itching around the genitals or anus, but also on the face of the arms, chest of the baby. When a child has red pisya and itchy skin, you need to pay attention to the nature of the rash. If pimples are small and do not fester, then it will be easy to cope with them by simply wiping the skin regularly with a wet towel and soap, not forgetting to dry it after each procedure.
In this case, it is necessary to exclude the causative agents of allergies. It can be citrus fruits, chocolate or fruit. For a more accurate diagnosis and search for the causes of an allergic reaction, you need to consult a doctor.
clothing
As trivial as it may seem, but sometimes the answer to the question of why the child has reddening of the skin will be uncomfortable clothing. The baby’s skin is very delicate and even small seams and folds on clothes can rub his crotch until it becomes very red. In this case, it is necessary to review the child’s wardrobe. Or put things inside out with stitches.
Parasites
The answer to the question of why a child itches in the anus can be infected with worms. Pinworms, for example, in the course of their life go out of the anus and cause the child to itch and irritate. The diagnosis can only be confirmed in the laboratory, having passed the analysis for the corresponding type of parasites. You can’t be frivolous about this issue, since parasite damage can lead not only to skin problems, but also to diseases of the internal organs and body systems. For example, helminths significantly weaken the immune system, and this, in turn, leads to a variety of diseases.
Fungal infection
Candidiasis can occur at a very young age, and it affects mainly girls. The causative agent of the pathology is candida fungus. Pathology is manifested by itching, redness of the skin around the genitals. Sometimes white fluid is released from the vagina.
Candidiasis may be a reaction of the body to any drugs or may result from a weakened immune system. In any case, a pediatrician prescribes an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
Taking antibiotics
Medications taken by the child, especially antibiotics, usually cause dysbiosis. And he, in turn, leads to loose stools. As you know, stool contains ammonia and harmful enzymes, and it is they that can cause itching and irritation around the anus and in the groin of the baby. To solve this problem, a child in parallel with antibiotics should take bifidobacteria that restore the intestinal microflora, more often swim. After a shower, the skin should be lubricated with a moisturizer.
Redness treatment
There are as many treatment methods for redness as there are reasons for their occurrence. The therapy is aimed not only at eliminating the symptoms, namely a rash and redness on the skin of the child, but also at eliminating the pathology that caused them. So, in the fight against candidiasis, the baby undergoes a course of treatment for the fungus and takes medications that strengthen his immunity.
With parasites, respectively, antiparasitic therapy is carried out. During the treatment period, the skin is washed several times a day and dried with dry towels, after which it must be lubricated with a moisturizer or baby powder. Any treatment should be prescribed by a doctor, since a violation of the dosage of the drug can cause an exacerbation of the condition. What to do (the child itches it) should be decided only by the doctor.
Prevention of itching and redness
To prevent itching, rash and redness on the priest and around the genitals of the child, it is necessary first of all to observe the personal hygiene of the baby. Change the diaper more often, after each bowel movement, carefully wash the buttocks and skin in the perineum with soap.
You can not keep the baby in warm clothes to avoid sweating. If this is not possible, for example, in the hot season, then you need to wipe the baby’s skin several times a day with wet wipes, since the pores of his skin still do not work fully, as in an adult. In order for the baby’s boot to remain dry, you can use zinc powder. You need to bathe your baby not in plain water, but with the addition of baby bath salt. It strengthens the skin and restores its metabolism. At night, you can lubricate the skin in the groin with baby cream.
You need to carefully monitor the diet of the child and, most importantly, his reaction to the products. This will help to quickly find out what exactly he had an allergy to and eliminate the provocateur from the baby’s diet. An allergy can occur and disappear during the first 3-4 years of a child’s life, therefore this measure remains relevant for several years after the birth of a person.
There are many reasons why a child itches it up, so before starting treatment, the etiology of this phenomenon should be clarified. Self-treatment can aggravate the condition, so it is better to consult a doctor.