Some parents are forced to face a situation where a child has red spots on his back. At the same time, he almost always complains that his inflamed area is very itchy. In any case, such symptomatology requires a pediatrician, however, each parent should be aware of what the rash can cause and what it can mean. Photos of red spots on the babyās back will be presented.
Pathologies that may be accompanied by a rash can be a large number. However, there is a list of the most common diseases that are transmitted, as a rule, precisely in childhood. These diseases can be divided into several groups: skin pathologies, infectious and allergic reactions.
Thanks to this article, parents will be able to at least approximately determine the diagnosis (but you need to remember that this is a specialistās task), establish the possible causes of red spots on the back of the child and understand how serious the condition is. Such knowledge can help, on the one hand, not to lose vigilance in the presence of a serious illness, on the other hand, not to panic ahead of time. But we must not forget that self-medication of the child is unacceptable, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
Rash Overview
Red spots on the back of a child are any size elements that affect the mucous membranes or skin under the influence of various pathological changes in the human body. The rash differs in general appearance, structure and color. Among the initial (primary) types, experts distinguish the following:
- papules (nodules) - swelling, in which the diameter varies from one millimeter to three centimeters, tubercles can be felt;
- abscess (pustule) - there is pus inside them;
- spots - local change in the upper skin layer;
- a blister is a cavityless pink elements that are characterized by severe itching;
- hemorrhage - dots that appear after hemorrhage under the skin, they also include lichen-like spots;
- vesicles (their size is more than half a centimeter), inside contains serous fluid.
You need to know that a secondary rash occurs as a complication of the primary. It includes ulcers, erosion, atrophy of the skin area, abrasions and scars.
We determine the main reasons
Red spots on the back of a child do not in all cases indicate a certain disease. The rash in some situations appears due to negative environmental factors. The body responds to the effects of allergens, as well as non-compliance with hygiene measures. This situation is common for children from one to nine years old. When spots on the back do not go away, cause discomfort and are accompanied by accompanying signs (general weakness, temperature), you should immediately contact a pediatrician.
The list of possible causes includes: chickenpox; lichen; measles; meningitis; bacterial sepsis.
So, a red spot appeared on the childās back, what does this mean?
Common cause of rash
One of the most common factors that provoke the occurrence of rashes is sweating. Such a small, harmless rash in a child on his back can be caused by an increased degree of humidity, overheating of the body, and insufficient hygiene. It appears due to blockage of sweat glands.
If the parents returned from a walk and saw that the child had a back in red spots, this indicates that he was not dressed for the weather, his skin was sweating and sweating appeared. You can get rid of it if you rinse and dry the places with rashes well (in addition, it is desirable to lubricate them with Sudokrem - a drying agent). Prevention is the absence of severe sweating and overheating. Going for a walk, you need to wear such things on the child that are easily removed. Sweating is not harmful to health, is not contagious to people around.
What else can it mean when a red spot appears on the childās back?
Allergic Dermatoses
Most of the lesions on the back of the child are caused by various types of allergic dermatosis. In children from one to four years, the rash is most often caused by such reasons:
atopic dermatitis (infant eczema or diathesis): the disease affects the limbs, buttocks and face;
Strofulus is a urticaria in which papules develop on the skin;
exudative diathesis - the period of exacerbation is sharply expressed within two years;
contact transmitted dermatitis.
The development of the allergic form occurs with direct contact of the allergen with the body (with regular or single exposure). A pathogenic reaction develops due to the sensitization of the child's body to the composition of a specific substance. Most often, sensitizers are elements in the composition of plants, chemical compounds, animal antigens, some products and infections. In addition, the environment and polluted water affect.
The contact form is a rash on the skin area that is in contact with the allergen. For example, on the back due to inappropriate washcloths, rough clothes. Characteristic signs: redness, itching, swelling of red spots. If there is no treatment, the skin coarsens, the back becomes crusty and loses sensitivity.
When a red spot on the back itches, it is especially unpleasant.
Chickenpox
Chicken pox (its causative agent is one of the herpes viruses) is another reason for the appearance of red spots in a child's back. Small bubbles form on the skin, filled with a clear liquid, which burst quickly and a crust remains after them.
Chickenpox has a characteristic distinguishing feature - a long flow time. Between the stage of infection and the appearance of the first spots usually takes ten to twenty-two days. The rash remains for a week, and the crust for about 15-20 days.
Lubrication with a dark manganese solution or brilliant green is a condition for stopping the focus of infection. Processing should be continued until the crust is completely separated. Lubricate the stains at least twelve times a day. Do not forget that the disease is contagious. Its peculiarity is repetition once (it is impossible to get sick twice).
A photo of red spots on the back of a child from chickenpox is presented in this article.
Characteristic symptoms of scarlet fever
This disease is characterized by acute symptoms preceding the disease. On the child's back, red rough spots appear. Before the rash appears, a feeling of nausea and further vomiting may appear, the temperature rises. There is also sharp pain and redness of the tonsils, headaches. The skin integuments become dry.
Methods of transmission of the disease - direct contact with an infected person or the use of one item. The disease manifests itself after 6-10 days from the time of infection. This pathology is bacterial, it is expressed by such symptoms:
The causative agent is hemolytic streptococcus. First, the rashes are located in the neck and armpits, after which they go to the back. When you touch the skin, it looks like fine sandpaper.
What are the red watery spots on the childās back?
Manifestations of vesiculopustulosis
On the back of a baby with a disease, a child has small pimples containing pus. Such spots intensify after taking a shower, so bathing the baby is prohibited. In addition, the rash can affect the limbs and head. Bubbles, bursting, affect nearby healthy skin integuments - the infection spreads everywhere. To prevent infection, you need to treat the abscesses with a swab soaked in alcohol. After that, burn them with a solution of potassium permanganate or brilliant green.
Red spots and tubercles on the back may indicate that the child has rubella.
Rubella symptoms
If the body has a pathogen, then the rash can not be detected immediately. Localization areas - head, neck, legs, back. How is the disease manifested? A small pink rash appears on the skin, which occupies large areas. Among the accompanying signs is an increase in temperature, as in acute respiratory infections. Pathology is characteristic of a young child: from a few months or older.
What is the danger of roseola?
Another name for the disease in which red spots appeared on the back is sudden exanthema. Children from one year old are at risk. Typical manifestations are: an increase in temperature while maintaining vigor while; a small rash of pink color 2-3 days after infection; wide areas of rashes - not only the back, but also other surfaces of the body.
The spots go away on their own. Pathology does not pose a health hazard, but still it is better to consult a pediatrician.
Hives
With pathology, red spots appear on the stomach and back, blisters look like a nettle burn. The skin itches, the rash is symmetrical, when the blister disappears, there are no traces on the skin. If there is fever, joint pain, rapid spread of the rash and shortness of breath, you should urgently take the child to the hospital. Only a doctor can choose the necessary treatment measures.
It should not be ignored when a child's back is covered with red spots.
List of other reasons
Reminding lichen spots (do not cause obvious discomfort and do not itch) - this is a possible sign of a special form of the disease - Zhiber pink lichen, characterized by the initial appearance of maternal plaque. A spot of bright red color (from three to five centimeters) appears on the back and slightly rises above the skin. It is visible in the center of education a slight peeling. After 1-2 weeks, secondary plaques are actively formed, the size of which is smaller.
Another cause of these spots is seborrheic dermatitis. The source of the occurrence is excessive production of sebum and, against this background, the active development of microflora. Pink and yellow spots appear on the back, different in shape of a plaque (with clear boundaries, elongated, round). At the site of the foci of pathology, puffiness, redness, cracks and crusts on the skin become wet. A complication such as an inflammatory purulent process may occur.
What else can cause lichen-like spots? Directly deprive. It is characterized by the formation of ulcers and a small rash. Such symptoms indicate the presence of a fungus in the body. Antibacterial drugs for treatment are prescribed by a doctor. The disease is contagious.
Measles. Symptoms are fever and red spots on the stomach and back. Also, the patient's mucous membranes become inflamed, his eyes redden, he suffers from coughing and a runny nose. The color of the rash is bright red. Such a disease is dangerous, you need to immediately call an ambulance. The list of complications includes pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.
Meningitis. A dangerous disease, in the list of its serious consequences - even the death of the patient. The reaction to the formation of a small rash resulting from hemorrhages under the skin should be immediate.
What you need to know about treatment?
The basic rule that parents should remember is not to process or touch the dots until the doctor is examined. Potassium permanganate, zelenka and other means will complicate the diagnostic process.
Sweating on a child on his back is the most harmless disease of all possible. The best preventive measures are compliance with hygiene rules and keeping clean. To eliminate the symptoms, the specialist will prescribe therapeutic ointments. In addition, it is advisable to treat the skin with homemade folk remedies. However, such therapy is allowed only after obtaining the permission of the doctor.
Processing the skin with drying agents (baby powder is good).
Therapeutic bath with an extract of medicinal plants (succession, calendula, pharmacy chamomile).
Clothing should be made from natural fabrics (skin should be able to breathe).
It is very important to remember that with sweating you can not use iodine, brilliant green and other similar substances.
You can reduce the likelihood of developing allergic reactions by using proper nutrition and minimizing the influence of irritating factors (contact with animals and household chemicals should be limited). For mild therapy, the doctor will prescribe moisturizing ointments ("Fenistil"), to maintain strength - activated charcoal and Smecta.
Conclusion: what you need to remember?
Many different diseases require special and specific medical procedures. It is undesirable to remove the crusts from chickenpox on their own (there will be scars on the skin). With roseol, certain therapy is not required, with it the temperature of the child only decreases.
With measles, if necessary, the baby should be put in a hospital, since the disease is fraught with complications, up to meningoencephalitis. Hospitalization is also indicated for scarlet fever. There is a vaccination against measles and rubella.
If blisters, spots and pimples are found on the back, pus cannot be squeezed, the child is forbidden to scratch and touch them, open the pustules. Because of this, extensive infection can occur that will affect the healing process.
Different types of rashes on the back of a child are the first symptom of changes occurring inside the body. In this case, there may be a response to a specific irritant or symptom of the onset of the disease. Some rash does not require treatment, while another rash requires inpatient therapy. You can not neglect children's health, you must definitely consult a doctor. With the timely diagnosis and prescribed treatment, recovery will come much faster.