In medicine, streptoderma is understood as an infectious skin disease caused by streptococcus. According to experts, if streptoderma was diagnosed in a child, then there is nothing to be surprised at. The thing is that it is children (up to seven years old) who are most often affected by this disease, since their skin is quite thin and, unfortunately, does not have the necessary significant protective barrier. In this article, we will consider as much as possible the question of what to do if streptoderma was diagnosed in a child.
general information
Such a microorganism as streptococcus, is considered, according to experts, a natural inhabitant of the skin of absolutely every person. More often than not, we may not even guess about his presence. However, due to changes in certain conditions, it instantly penetrates the human body and begins its violent activity there.
Streptoderma in children. Causes
As for the main factors leading to this ailment, doctors call the following:
- stressful situations;
- non-compliance with basic hygiene standards;
- constant overwork;
- reduced immunity;
- lack of vitamins.
On the other hand, if a child has streptoderma, most likely, he has been bitten by an insect or just scratched, in short, a small wound has formed, through which the microorganism penetrated under the skin. Doctors note that this kind of infection is really contagious, moreover, it is transmitted through toys, dishes, clothes (that is, by the everyday way).
Symptoms
In a child, streptoderma manifests itself in the form of the following symptoms:
- loss of appetite;
- malaise;
- rapid increase in body temperature;
- the appearance throughout the body of small purulent vesicles;
- itching.
How to treat streptoderma in a child?
First of all, it should be noted that therapy in this case involves the use of drugs of general and so-called local action. So, doctors must necessarily eliminate the cause of the disease, that is, staphylococcus aureus. Local treatment consists in treating absolutely all affected skin areas with special drying preparations (potassium permanganate, fucorcin solution , etc.).
Useful Tips
As already noted above, this ailment is contagious, therefore, it is better for a sick child to allocate a separate towel and dishes so that the rest of the family does not suffer. In addition, you must regularly do wet cleaning in the apartment to prevent the spread of infection. As an additional immunity-enhancing remedy, you can use herbal medicine. However, before giving the child herbal decoctions, it is still better to consult a specialist and check that the child does not have allergies. After the disease, small pigment spots may remain at the site of the pustules. However, there is no point in worrying about this, as soon they will completely disappear. Be healthy!