All parents should know that the appearance of pimples on the body of a child is not uncommon and not a catastrophic phenomenon. Their occurrence can be provoked by a variety of reasons. Some types of rashes are completely harmless and do not pose any danger to the baby's life. Others are a symptom of certain diseases. It is important for all mums and dads to understand why pimples may appear on a child's body, and to know what actions need to be taken in the future.
The baby has pimples on the face
Why do acne appear on the body
Main reasons:
- Allergy. This may be the body's reaction to a certain food product, household chemicals, children's cosmetics, medicines, substandard diapers. In such a case, the rash may differ in appearance. Pink or red spots, single or multiple pimples, and a rough, solid surface may appear.
- Infectious diseases. There are many diseases, the symptom of which is the appearance of rashes. The most famous diseases include scarlet fever, measles, chickenpox, rubella, rotovirus.
- The impact of external factors. Such reasons include the bite of an insect, mechanical damage, the effect of various irritants on the skin: diapers, diapers, when they are soaked in liquid feces, urine or sweat.
- Hormonal imbalance. A rash on the skin in newborns may appear due to blockage of the sebaceous glands, which has arisen due to the immaturity of the small body and the child's adaptation to life in unfamiliar conditions.
A newborn has hormonal rashes on the face
Types of rashes
If pimples appear on a child's body, parents immediately start to panic. Instead, it is worth learning to determine the cause of a given manifestation or to know for what type of disease this rash will be characteristic.
Toxic erythema
Usually, this pathology develops suddenly, but it can also appear several days after direct contact with the allergen. The disease appears in the form of hard, dry, itchy, hot to the touch erythema. They can form both on the skin and on the mucous membranes. The localization of primary rashes can most often be seen on the cheeks, abdomen, shoulders, legs and thighs, buttocks, but erythema never occurs on the palms and soles of the feet.
Toxic erythema
Chicken pox
When a child becomes ill with chickenpox, specific pink-white watery blisters begin to appear on his skin. Simultaneously with the appearance of pimples, the body temperature begins to rise. After a while, the pimples begin to burst and turn into small sores. During healing, these ulcers begin to become covered with a crust, which after a certain time disappears by itself. The rash occurs on all parts of the body, including the scalp, palms and feet.
Note! It is impossible to tear off the crust formed on the sores, otherwise a hole will remain on the skin, which will never heal.
Chicken pox
Bubble rash
Bumps on the skin of a young child are a symptom of chickenpox, allergies, hives, or herpes (a pimple-like pimple), especially if they are filled with fluid and range in size from a pinhead to a pea.
Allergic reaction
Rash caused by an allergic reaction is pink or red acne. They can be visible on the face or other parts of the body (including elbows, knees, and back). Also, allergies can appear in the form of red flaky spots. In an advanced case, red pimples on the body of an infant will begin to turn into scabs and will get wet. Sources of allergies can be food, medicines, household chemicals, animal dander and other factors.
Allergic reaction
Prickly heat or irritation
The main reason for this type of rash is prolonged sweating of the skin due to its overheating. It is clear that a small pink, slightly convex rash will appear if:
- A lot of clothes or swaddling clothes will be put on the child;
- In summer, in extreme heat, the baby will be dressed in synthetic fabric;
- A one-month-old or one-year-old baby will sleep and play in a room with high temperatures. You need to choose the golden mean - 20-22 degrees. This is especially important until the time the child is one year old;
- The hygiene rules of the child will be violated, that is, insufficient skin care.
Explanation. Miliaria is not contagious, after normalizing the temperature in the room and observing all standards of care, it will pass itself. You can speed up this process with regular baby powder.
The baby has prickly heat on the pope
Rash with red dots
Red small pimples in a small child can occur with allergies, prickly heat, problems with blood vessels (typical with poor blood clotting), an infectious disease such as rotavirus. They usually appear on the palms, wrists, and legs. With rotavirus, the rash covers the entire mouth and the tongue begins to itch.
Acne in newborns
If parents see white bumps on the body of a newborn child, do not panic, they are purely physiological in nature. During the first weeks and months after birth, about a third of all babies usually experience such rashes. These pimples can appear on the face, scalp, chin and neck. They pass independently and do not need any special treatment or the use of medications.
Important! Newborn acne does not contain comedones (clogged pores) and, with proper hygiene, will not become inflamed or purulent.
Acne in newborns
Poor hygiene
In case of violation of the basic rules of hygiene of the skin of the face and neck, acne in this area can occur very often. The reason is the production of an excess amount of subcutaneous fat. To get rid of rashes, you should keep clean, wash your neck and face with warm water and soap, wipe your skin only with a clean towel, do not touch the child's face with dirty hands.
Infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus)
Most often, this disease occurs with rashes. The rash appears as a side effect of taking antibiotics. Usually pimples begin to appear on the third or fifth day after the onset of the disease and disappear after three days. In addition to acne, spots or papules may appear, which are highly flaky.
In addition to a rash, children have a fever, appetite worsens, and a sore throat appears. Such a disease does not pose a serious threat to the child's life. The period of its course lasts about two weeks, it will take up to 1.5-2 months to restore the body.
Hormonal disorders
Such rashes can only appear in newborn babies. They look like small irregularities or small specks. The color is usually flesh-colored or reddish. They appear on the face, head and neck. They do not pose a danger to the child's life and do not cause discomfort They do not need treatment.
Acne on the face of a child
Helminthic invasions
The rash may look like small, round spots like hives or acne, but it can be severe. Everything will depend on the child's immunity and the number of parasites in the baby's body. With such rashes, the temperature does not rise, they are located on all parts of the body.
Note! To rid a child of a rash, you need to protect him from worms. To do this, you should contact a doctor to prescribe the drug and prescribe its correct dosage.
What to do if acne appears
You need to deal with rashes correctly:
- Hormonal acne, or milia, will go away on its own, so there is no need to treat them;
- If you suspect an allergy, check the nutrition of the mother and baby during the last 24 hours, as well as what the clothes were washed with, whether new cleaning chemicals or new cosmetics were used.
- With pruritus, the baby needs to be bathed in water with a decoction of the string. After that, apply powder to the affected areas.
Important! If the rash is caused by an infection, a doctor should treat it.
If pimples are found on the skin of a newborn, then parents need to follow these tips:
- Bathing the child in water with a decoction of the string and chamomile;
- Rinse off soap and shampoo residues with water. Do not wipe the skin with a towel, but blot it;
- Wipe the baby's face with sterile cotton wool dipped in boiled water;
- After defecation, wash the baby's bottom with soap;
- It is important to ensure that the diaper does not overflow or rub against delicate skin;
- After bathing, only fresh clothes should be worn on the child;
- You need to wash baby clothes with a special baby powder or soap;
- Nursing mothers to monitor their diet.
Additional Information. To dry pimples, you can use Bepanten cream or any baby cream with panthenol, as well as zinc ointment.
Are acne on the body of a child dangerous?
Skin rashes in most cases are a symptom of the disease. Children's immunity is very weak, and any pathological processes in the body can seriously harm the child's health. Lack or inadequate therapy can lead to complications.
When to call a doctor
In the presence of rashes on the body, consultation with an allergist, dermatologist and immunologist is needed. At the initial stage, you can contact your pediatrician. The reason for going to the doctor should be skin rashes of unknown etiology, especially if they are accompanied by itching, burning sensation and swelling.
The following signs are the reason for calling an ambulance:
- Rash progression;
- Temperature rise;
- Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea;
- Refusal to eat;
- Laryngeal edema;
- Convulsions;
- Involuntary urination;
- Breathing disorder.
These symptoms indicate the development of complications that can be fatal if you do not see a doctor in time.
What not to do
It is strictly forbidden to use acne remedies intended for adults. Alcohol, salicylic acid, antibiotics, hormonal ointments, and other corrosive substances can cause severe skin burns, irritation, or systemic side effects.
It is forbidden to squeeze out any rashes in children - this is the most common cause of infection in wounds and inflammations. Such manipulations lead to the formation of scars and scars that remain for life.
Diagnostic tests
To make an accurate diagnosis, the child undergoes general and biochemical blood tests. An allergen test may be required if there is a suspicion of an individual intolerance to a particular irritant. A scraping is taken from the affected area. Additionally, ultrasound of internal organs is performed. The doctor gives a referral for examination after a preliminary analysis. The doctor examines the child and interviews the parents to find out about additional symptoms.
The opinion of Dr. Komarovsky
Komarovsky claims that most of the diseases that may be accompanied by a rash, as well as necessarily manifest themselves, do not pose a serious danger to the child. But there are also very dangerous diseases, so parents should be extremely vigilant.
Self-diagnosis, self-diagnosis and self-medication with folk remedies are unacceptable. To distinguish an infectious rash from a non-infectious rash, Evgeny Komarovsky advises not to fall into a stupor or panic, but to carefully observe the child: does he have other signs of an infectious disease.
Important! If the causes of the rash cannot be found out, or acne is accompanied by other symptoms, then you should not delay contacting a pediatric specialist.
To treat or not treat acne in a child should be decided only by the doctor who examined and diagnosed. In any case, all doctors say that in no case should you self-medicate, especially when it comes to the health of a newborn child.
