Children's skin diseases occur at any age.
Depending on their nature, skin diseases in children are divided into several types.
1. Allergodermatosis
These skin diseases in children are characterized by severe itching, the formation of papules or crusts, and skin tightening. They are based on the body's immune response to allergens. This group includes eczema, urticaria and Quincke's edema, neurodermatitis, etc.
2. Skin manifestations of infectious diseases
Scarlet fever
Infectious disease caused by streptococcus, in which mucosal lesions occur. Scarlet fever begins with an increase in body temperature, then a rash appears on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, which subsequently covers the entire body of the child.
Rubella
An infectious disease in which red spots appear throughout the body are accompanied by swelling of the cervical glands.
Measles
Paramyxovirus viral disease. Infection occurs directly during contact with sick measles by airborne droplets. Having overcome measles in childhood, the child receives lifelong immunity against this virus.
Chickenpox
An infectious disease that is transmitted through direct contact with a virus or a person with chickenpox. To get chickenpox, like any of the listed infectious diseases, is better in childhood, since every year it will be harder to transfer this type of virus. Chickenpox is manifested by a rash throughout the body, as well as an increase in temperature.
3. Pustular skin diseases in children
This disease is caused by streptococci and staphylococci, and it manifests itself in the form of pustular rashes, the size of which is comparable to a pin head. The most contagious form is pyoderma. Pustular diseases include: abscesses, folliculitis, boils.
4. Viral skin diseases in children
Such diseases include: herpes, warts, eczema, molluscum contagiosum.
5. Parasitic diseases
Include scabies, head lice, demodicosis. These diseases cause parasites that penetrate the skin, while causing itching.
6. Fungal diseases are caused by microscopic fungi, which are very contagious. This includes microsporia, trichophytosis, candidiasis, etc.
Treatment of skin diseases in children
Skin diseases in children can be easily cured with the help of medicines, but they must be selected in such a way as not to harm the baby even more, since there is a high risk of side effects. An important task is to choose the least toxic version of the medication that would harm the growing body, especially if the rash, depending on the type of disease, is localized on the upper body, scalp and face.
Skin diseases on the legs are not common. Basically, rashes on the legs indicate an allergic reaction or the manifestation of a fungus. With the active spread of the rash, you must urgently consult a doctor.