The rash on the body of a child occurs quite often. There are a lot of reasons for its appearance, as well as varieties. Let's consider the main types.
Types of rash
1. Spots (maculae), differ in color:
- red - roseola;
- brown - limited hyperpigmentation or freckles;
- white vitiligo;
- bluish - bruises.
Such specks do not protrude above the skin, but simply stain it.
2. Blisters (urticaria) - flat, dense and slightly elevated rashes, which are also called "urticaria".
3. Nodules (papules) - tiny skin elevations.
4. Bubbles and large bubbles (vesicles and bulls) - pimples, filled with clear liquid or mucus.
5. Pustules (purulent blisters).
The causes of rashes on the child's body
Rash on the abdomen of a newborn
- Toxic erythema is the very first type of rash that can occur in the whole body, including the abdomen. Rashes of red color (macula) with nodules-papules. In the nodules themselves, vesicular vesicles can sometimes appear. There is such a rash most often in the first days of life and passes through a couple of days. On the site of these rashes, the skin may peel off, but this will also pass after hygienic procedures.
- Pemphigus. It occurs most often on the hips and abdomen. It starts with a slight reddening, on which bubbles appear soon. The size of the bubbles varies from the smallest crumb to the five-kopeck coin. The contents of such bubbles are cloudy. After they burst, their red base becomes noticeable.
- Exfoliating dermatitis (Ritter's disease) is a more serious form of the previous disease. It also begins as a pemphigus, but spreads very quickly throughout the body. Large bubbles appear, filled with liquid, which then burst.
- Erysipelas e - begins with the area around the navel and spreads quickly around. The cause of this inflammation is bacterial microflora.
Rash on the abdomen of the baby
- Allergy. May appear both on the diet of the mother, and on the intake of various medications. Often there is an allergic rash on the abdomen, which appears from contact with things washed in a powder allergenic to a child. It is necessary to establish an allergen and protect the child from it. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe an ointment or drops from an allergy.
- A swab is a small rash on the abdomen, chest and other parts of the body that appears when the child overheats. With proper care passes quickly enough: do not overheat the baby and change as often as possible clothes. Water for bathing alternate with the grass and a weak pale pink solution of potassium permanganate.
- Infections in which, in addition to the rash on the back and abdomen, the child may get fever and other malaises (cough, sore throat, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue).
- chicken pox - red spots, turning into pimples with liquid. The rash on the abdomen and body is accompanied by itching;
- measles - rapidly darkening spots. The child has a fever and skin flaking;
- scarlet fever - a rash in the form of small points, which are the most in the lower abdomen of a child;
- scabies - a very itchy rash.
If you notice that a rash has appeared on your abdomen, then try not to panic. If this is an ordinary allergy (and with it besides rashes there may be more redness on the cheeks), then try to get to the allergist quickly. If the usual sweat, then nothing too bad. But if you suspect anything else from the list provided above, immediately call the doctor at your home. You can not take your child to such a state in a polyclinic. First, it can worsen, and secondly, you can infect other children.