Redness on the elbows in a child is due to various reasons caused by the negative influence of internal and external stimuli. With a timely visit to a doctor, it will be possible to heal the damaged areas quickly.
A rash on the child's body
Frequent causes of pathology
To eliminate anxiety, you should correctly determine the features of the origin of the rash. Most often, the causes of red spots on the elbows in a child are:
- Improper skin care. The combination of antibacterial drugs with a harsh aqueous environment provokes dry skin and the destruction of natural sebum. The skin loses its elasticity.
- The cause of peeling is the regular emphasis on the elbow joint. The skin of the affected areas quickly coarsens, damage and peeling appear.
- Lack of a correct balanced diet. Healthy skin requires a lot of vitamins A, D, E and iron.
- Long-term stay of children up to a year in the water.
- Physiological changes in the endocrine system.
- Malfunctions of the nervous system: disturbed sleep, stress, anxiety.
- Genetic diseases.
- Contact with synthetic coarse fabrics.
If the provoking problem is not eliminated, deep cracks form in the future, highlighting the ichor. The rough areas will begin to dry out, then the wound will reopen and the process will repeat itself.
Diabetes mellitus (DM)
Metabolic disorders caused by the mechanism of diabetes functioning cause changes in most organs and tissues, including the skin. The progression of damage to the vascular, nervous and immune systems threatens the manifestation of a rash on the dermis.
Contribute to skin changes hyperinsulinemia in the early stages of type 2 diabetes, damage to the blood vessels. Loss of inertial sensitivity and infections develop by the skin.
Note. Diabetic skin lesions are accompanied by a long and persistent course, frequent complications and require cell therapy.
Dermatitis, atopic or allergic
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. The disease takes an atopic form with a genetic predisposition to allergies, as well as under the influence of provoking factors:
- disturbed work of internal organs;
- unfavorable environmental conditions;
- psycho-emotional stress.
Signs of atopic dermatitis
Important! If a red spot on the elbow in a child is itchy and aggravated during the cold season, atopic dermatitis may develop.
Allergic dermatitis occurs on contact with a certain substance. The reaction develops after a single contact with an allergen and with regular exposure (for example, perfume). Improper diet, allergy to medicines, temperature changes also provoke allergic rashes.
Scientists report: contact allergy rash spreads on the inside of the elbows, with atopic dermatitis - on the outside. For example, the lumpy skin on the inside of the elbows signals the abuse of sweets.
Scaly lichen or psoriasis
Psoriasis is a genetically determined immune pathology that manifests itself on the skin with reddish plates covered with gray, white, silvery scales. The disease can manifest itself from the first days of life or develop over time (in violation of metabolic processes, prolonged stress, after the consumption of certain medications).
Other pathologies of an infectious nature
The list of infectious diseases accompanied by a rash in a child on the bend of the arm is chickenpox, rubella, scarlet fever, measles, enterovirus infection, meningococcemia.
Elbow allergy symptoms
The rash caused by allergies begins to itch, appear on different parts of the body. In addition to the elbows, the back, buttocks, head, knees are affected.
How to distinguish allergies from dermatological diseases
There are many types of skin conditions that irritate the elbow. Allergies, accompanied by a rash and peeling, can be easily identified by the characteristic clinical picture that develops after contact with certain substances:
- the skin of the elbow turns red;
- edema is formed;
- itching;
- rashes with bubbles, papules, microvesicles;
- there are no clear boundaries of the rash;
- A rash forms at the same time on the affected area.
Important! If contact with allergens is prevented, the skin will stop flaking as soon as possible.
Food allergy in a child
A common elbow rash can quickly turn into papules and cause complications. In the affected area, the skin becomes vulnerable to bacteria and microbes. The likelihood of developing infections increases.
Differential diagnosis
Differential diagnosis of rashes is carried out on the basis of the patient's age, anamnesis data about the pathologies of the immediate environment, previous diseases, vaccinations, a tendency to an allergic reaction of the body, medications taken. The doctor examines the patient in the maximum natural light. Takes into account the parameters, quantity, shape of redness, the timing of the rash, the shade, the presence of thickening of the rash. Compulsory assessment is subject to a general blood test and dynamics of pathology, the results of diagnostics of infectious diseases.
The information received indicates possible infectious and non-infectious causes of the rash, characterized by primary (speck, papule, blister, tubercle, node) and secondary morphological elements (scales, erosions, ulcers).
Basic therapy methods
Specific therapy methods for individual patients are selected individually, taking into account the symptoms and type of eczema. Moisturizing creams, antihistamines, less often - topical corticosteroid drugs help to eliminate the emerging signs of the disease.
For mild inflammation, hydrocortisone, prednisolone ointment, Laticort, Locoid, Dermovate are used. In some cases, light therapy can be a good helper in the treatment of eczema. Advanced forms of dermatitis are treated with internal antihistamines: Suprastin, Tavegil, Fenistil, Aerius, Claritin, Zodac.
Diagnostics of changes in the skin on the hands of a baby per month
The manifestation of an allergic reaction in children requires a revision of the diet, clothing, diapers, cosmetic preparations. Prescribe therapy with calcium gluconate 10% and sodium thiosulfate. Prescribe ointments that reduce itching. With complications, therapy is expanded. A diuretic ("Furosemide", "Hydrochlorothiazide") special diet is recommended.
Preventive recommendations
To prevent irritation on the elbows, external factors that initially provoked the violation should be excluded.
Lifestyle adjustments will help minimize the risk of an illness. Children prone to inflammation of the epidermis are not recommended to overdry the skin, abuse bath procedures, you should take special care when using household chemicals.
To avoid further spread of the rash, damage to the affected skin should be avoided, and contact with irritants should be limited. Dress your baby in soft, breathable things made from natural fabrics (cotton, linen). Provide your child with a healthy diet.
Elbow skin changes
The skin can turn red on the elbows with various malfunctions in the body. The changes that have appeared should be taken with caution and with proper attention, preventing a series of unpleasant complications.
