In this article, we will tell you what symptoms may indicate the occurrence of an allergic rash in children, and what to do if your baby's skin is covered with unpleasant manifestations of the disease.
Symptoms of an allergic rash in children
Of course, the main sign of an allergic rash in the child are a variety of rashes on the skin. In infants younger than the year, they usually appear on the cheeks, buttocks, neck and forearms. In older children, the rash usually occurs on the face, as well as in the abdomen and forearms.
In addition, the child may experience unbearable itching, drowsiness and headache. In rare cases, an allergic rash is accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting.
Types of allergic rash in children
- The most common allergic rash in a child is a set of small red dots resembling traces from contact with the nettle. Such a rash is called an allergic urticaria.
- Rash in allergic dermatitis has the character of red scaly spots of very different sizes.
- Also, children often have an erythematous rash - pink or red spots that rise slightly above the surface of the skin.
- Sometimes an allergic rash can look like a full of bubbles that burst after a while.
Treatment of allergic rash in children
Treatment of the rash should begin with the definition of the allergen, which the child has a similar reaction.
Mom must necessarily follow the diet of his baby, each time noting the occurrence of allergic reactions after the use of a product.
To alleviate the symptoms of allergic rash, antihistamines are taken, such as Zirtek or Fenistil. In addition, the irritated area of the skin should be smeared with a cream that removes skin itching, for example, La Cree.