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Pictures of Childhood Skin Problems: Common Rashes and More

Medically Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 06, 2021

Wondering about that rash, welt, or bump on your child's skin? Sickness, allergies, and heat or cold are often behind kids' skin changes. Most aren't a big deal and are easy to treat. You can learn to tell what many of them look like. Of course, always check with your child's doctor to know for sure and get the right treatment.

Worms don't cause ringworm. And ringworm doesn't need to be itchy. It's caused by a fungus that lives off dead skin, hair, and nail tissue. It starts as a red, scaly patch or bump. Then comes the telltale itchy red ring. The ring has raised, blistery, or scaly borders. Ringworm is passed on by skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal. Kids can also get it by sharing things like towels or sports gear. Your doctor may treat it with antifungal creams.

This contagious and usually mild illness passes in a couple of weeks. Fifth disease starts with flu-like symptoms. A bright face ( classically described as a 'slapped cheek' appearance) and body rash follow. It’s spread by coughing and sneezing and most contagious the week before the rash appears. It's treated with rest, fluids, and pain relievers (do not give aspirin to children). If your child has fifth disease and you are pregnant, call your doctor.

This once-common rash isn't seen as much in today's kids thanks to the chickenpox vaccine. It’s very contagious, spreads easily, and leaves an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body. The spots go through stages. They blister, burst, dry, and crust over. Chickenpox can be very serious. All young kids should get a chickenpox vaccine. So should teens and adults who never had the disease or the vaccine.

Impetigo, caused by bacteria, creates red sores or blisters. These can break open, ooze, and develop a yellow-brown crust. Sores can show up all over the body but mostly around the mouth and nose. Impetigo can be spread through close contact or by sharing things like towels and toys. Scratching can spread it to other parts of the body. It's treated with antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotics.

A virus causes these funky but mostly harmless, painless skin growths. Warts can spread easily from person to person. They also spread by touching an object used by a person with the virus. They're most often found on fingers and hands. To prevent warts from spreading, tell your child not to pick them or bite nails. Cover warts with bandages. They can easily be treated in a doctor's office by a freezing procedure.

Blame blocked sweat ducts. Heat rash looks like small red or pink pimples. You usually see heat rash on the head, neck, and shoulders of babies. The rash often comes when well-meaning parents dress a baby too warmly. But it can happen to any child in very hot weather. Dress your baby in only one more layer than you're wearing. It's OK if their feet and hands feel cool to the touch.

Some kids' skin reacts after touching foods, soaps, or plants like poison ivy, sumac, or oak. The rash usually starts within 48 hours after skin contact. Minor cases may cause mild redness or a rash of small red bumps. In severe cases you may see swelling, redness, and larger blisters. This rash usually goes away in a week or two but can be treated with an anti-inflammatory cream like hydrocortisone.

Despite its scary name, this is a common childhood illness. It starts with a fever, followed by painful mouth sores and a non-itchy rash. The rash blisters on hands, feet, and sometimes buttocks and legs. It spreads through coughing, sneezing, and used diapers. So wash hands often. Coxsackie isn’t serious and usually goes away on its own in about a week.

Kids prone to eczema may have other allergies and asthma. The exact cause isn't clear. But kids who get it tend to have a sensitive immune system. Watch for a raised rash with dry skin and intense itching. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. Some children outgrow it or have milder cases as they get older.

Many things can trigger these itchy or burning welts. Medicines such as aspirin (which kids should never take) and penicillin can set off hives. Food triggers include eggs, nuts, shellfish, and food additives. Heat or cold and strep throat can also cause hives. Welts can show up anywhere on the body and last minutes or days. Sometimes an antihistamine can help. Hives can be a sign of serious problems, especially when they come with breathing troubles or swelling in the face. In those cases or if hives don't go away, see your doctor.

Scarlet fever is strep throat with a rash. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, headache, belly pain, and swollen neck glands. After 1-2 days, a red rash with a sandpaper texture shows up. After 7-14 days, the rash rubs off. Scarlet fever is very contagious, so wash hands often to keep it from spreading. Call your child's doctor if you think your child has it. They'll probably be treated with with antibiotics.

Roseola, a mild illness, gets its nickname from a list of six common childhood rashes. Young kids 6 months to 2 years are most likely to get it. It's rare after age 4. It starts with a cold, followed by a few days of high fever (which can trigger seizures). Then the fevers end suddenly. They're followed by a rash of small, pink, flat, or slightly raised bumps. It shows up first on the chest and back, then hands and feet.

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American Academy of Dermatology: "Atopic dermatitis," "Hives."
CDC: "Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)."
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Pictures of Port Wine Stains, Moles, and Other Common Birthmarks

Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on April 26, 2022

Birthmarks gain attention when there's a media blitz about someone with a visible mark, such as New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. News reports suggest that he was born with this birthmark on his right cheek, which doctors checked early on and found to be harmless. Folk wisdom calls such babies "touched by an angel," but a doctor's advice is best.

A birthmark is a colored mark on or under the skin that's present at birth or develops shortly after birth.Some birthmarks fade with time; others become more pronounced. Birthmarks may be caused by extra pigment-producing cells in the skin or by blood vessels that do not grow normally. Most birthmarks are painless and harmless. In rare cases, they can cause complications or are associated with other conditions. All birthmarks should be checked by a doctor.

Seen here is former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who has a port wine stain on his forehead.

Salmon patches are nests of blood vessels that appear as small, pink, flat marks on the skin. They occur in one-third of newborn babies. Salmon patches can appear on the back of the neck ("stork bite"), between the eyes ("angel's kiss"), or on the forehead, nose, upper lip, or eyelids. Some fade as baby grows, but patches on the back of the neck usually don't go away. Salmon patches require no treatment.

Port-wine stains are a progressive vascular malformation of the skin, meaning that they're related to the skin's blood vessels. They are made of dilated capillaries that tend to get darker, increase in size and are more suseptible to bleeding with age. The color changes from pink to red to purple as the patient grows, and the lesions may become nodular during adult life. Because port-wine stains show no tendency to shrink, this is a disease with potentially devastating psychological and physical complications. Most medical specialists agree that it is very important to begin treatment as early as possible and to maintain treatment to prevent enlargement and vascular nodules. Treatment includes laser therapy, oral prednisone, skin grafts, and masking makeup.

Congenital melanocytosis are flat, smooth marks that are present from birth. Frequently found on the buttocks or lower back, they're typically blue, but can also be bluish gray, bluish black, or brown. They may resemble a bruise and are most common on darker-skinned babies. Congenital melanocytosis usually fade by school age, but may never disappear entirely. No treatment is needed.

Cafe-au-lait spots are smooth and oval and range in color from light to medium brown, which is how they got their name, "coffee with milk" in French. They're typically found on the torso, buttocks, and legs. Cafe-au-lait spots may get bigger and darker with age, but are generally not considered a problem. However, having several spots larger than a quarter is linked with neurofibromatosis and the rare McCune-Albright syndrome. Consult a doctor if your child has several spots.

Hemangiomas are a collection of small, closely packed blood vessels. Strawberry hemangiomas occur on the surface of the skin, usually on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They may be red or purple and are often raised, with sharp borders. These occur in 2 of every 100 babies born.

Strawberry hemangiomas usually develop a few weeks after birth. They grow rapidly through the first year before disappearing around age 9. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site. No treatment is required, but when they develop near the eye or mouth, or in a location that can bleed or become infected, they may need to be treated or removed.

Present at birth, deeper cavernous hemangiomas are just under the skin and appear as a bluish spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. If they're deep enough, the overlying skin may look normal. Cavernous hemangiomas typically appear on the head or neck. Most disappear by puberty. A combination of cavernous and strawberry hemangioma can occur.

Venous malformations are veins that did not form normally. They are present at birth but sometimes are not visible until later. VMs can look like a growth under the skin or simply resemble a bruise. They typically appear bluish color.

Congenital nevi are moles that appear at birth. The surface may be flat, raised, or bumpy. These moles can grow anywhere on the body and vary in size from less than an inch to over 8 inches. Congenital nevi occur in 1% of newborns. Most moles are not dangerous. But congenital nevi, especially large ones, have an increased risk of developing into melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. All moles should be monitored for changes.

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Dermatologist told how to help a teenager with problem skin – Moscow 24, 05/31/2022

Skin problems make life difficult for teenagers. Moreover, conventional acne cosmetics are not always effective. We tell you when parents can help the child on their own, and in what cases it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor.

Provoking factors

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As a rule, teenage acne appears between 12 and 18 years of age. However, some children face a problem as early as the age of nine, said cosmetologist, nutritionist Ksenia Ellinskaya. In this case, acne can be not only on the face, but also on the back, chest, upper shoulders.

Its appearance provokes hormonal changes in the body during puberty. But another factor may be a genetic predisposition. If one of the parents had a skin problem, it is highly likely that the child will have it too.

Against the background of the main provoking factors, stress, malnutrition, medication or endocrinological diseases can "start" or exacerbate the problem.

Ksenia Ellinskaya

cosmetologist, nutritionist

Acne brings inconvenience to the child, but most importantly, it affects his self-esteem and can be aggravated by complications, after which enlarged pores and scars often remain. Therefore, it is important for parents to carefully monitor the condition of the skin of a teenager and not wait for the problem to be solved by itself.

"The first thing to remember is that pimples should not be squeezed out. This can lead to the fact that they will only become more, and a scar will remain at the site of skin damage," the doctor reminded.

What can you do yourself?

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At the first signs of skin problems in a teenager, such as small acne on the face, peeling in the area between the eyebrows and an unhealthy color, it is enough to start using special medical care products. They should be marked "for problem skin."

Twice a day, the skin should be cleansed with a neutral, sulfate-free gel or foam. Please note that on the packaging with the product there is also a mark "for sensitive skin."

Ksenia Ellinskaya

cosmetologist, nutritionist

It is advisable to apply a moisturizing cream containing salicylic acid to the skin once a day. It will moisturize its cover and help eliminate blockage of the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands.

To enhance the exfoliating effect, in the evening, instead of the base, you can use a cleanser containing acids (lactic, salicylic). Periodically, you can additionally use gommages, but they must be with artificial granules, without natural particles.

"Often girls want to cover up emerging skin defects with the help of foundation. Do not forbid them to do this, otherwise you will only contribute to the emergence of psycho-emotional trauma," the doctor warned.

Just choose a high-quality foundation for a teenager, which will have a light texture and will not interfere with sebum and perspiration, as well as clog the sebaceous ducts. Such products can be found in professional pharmacy brands in the "for problem skin" series.

When to see a doctor?

If within 3-6 months it is not possible to cope with inflammatory manifestations on the skin on your own, you should consult a specialist. This is especially necessary if scars began to appear after acne. Such rashes cannot be cured only with skin care cosmetics.

The expert reminded parents that acne is not just an external defect, but a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands. Therefore, you need to contact only a dermatologist or cosmetologist.

“There is no division into children's and adult dermatologists.

You can go to a beauty salon with a specialist with secondary specialized medical education only when you need hygienic cleaning of the skin from "black spots".

If there is inflammation on the face, especially pustular ones, cleansing is contraindicated, because the procedure can only worsen the situation, scars will remain in place of acne.

Ksenia Ellinskaya

cosmetologist, nutritionist

The doctor can advise various cosmetic procedures to provide anti-inflammatory help to the skin and speed up the resolution of the process. For example, chemical peels, which are done in courses.

Physiotherapy is also quite effective, such as photodynamic and laser therapy, which has a bactericidal effect. Treatment is carried out once or twice a week, and the course is 8-10 procedures. Well helps and darsonvalization - treatment with current. The course is carried out for 10-20 procedures daily or every other day.

When scarring or pigmentation has already formed on the skin, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is usually prescribed. Peels, photo- and laser treatment are used.

Ksenia Ellinskaya

cosmetologist, nutritionist

At the same time, the doctor reminded me that procedures by a specialist are only additional help. The basis in the treatment of acne in a teenager is always external daily skin care, a calm emotional state of the child and a varied diet. To do this, it is important to exclude foods with trans fats, fried, fatty and spicy foods, sweets, baked goods and milk from his diet.

Try to make sure that the child does not drink juices and carbonated drinks, but ordinary water. In addition, include foods rich in zinc in the menu: legumes, seafood, pumpkin seeds and nuts. At home, cook more often by steaming or making boiled dishes.

Troshina Lyubov

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CM-Doctor dermatologist told how a teenager can get rid of acne

Only 20 percent of schoolchildren can boast of healthy facial skin, the remaining 80 are forced to hide hated acne behind long bangs and under a thick layer of foundation. How to get rid of acne? We deal with an expert.

Alim Khakuashev
ALIM KHAKUASHEV
Dermatologist, cosmetologist, trichologist at the clinic for children and adolescents "SM-Doctor"

With the onset of puberty, hormonal changes in the body begin. Testosterone is to blame for everything, the level of which affects the function of the sebaceous glands. During puberty, their function increases, as a result of which acne appears. If a bacterial infection joins, pustules will develop.

At the age of 13-14, black spots and red inflammation on the forehead and cheeks become the number one problem. The child looks at himself in the mirror with horror. No persuasion and examples of stars (Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, Rihanna), whose skin is far from ideal, do not help.

“Acne is endless ridicule from classmates,” says the mother of a 15-year-old son. - Clean facial skin helps to become more confident, to overcome complexes. Unfortunately, there is no such miracle remedy that will get rid of acne once and for all. And dragging a teenager to a beautician is also not easy. I really don't know what to do."

Mothers of girls in various forums also constantly discuss similar topics. “How to cure these teenage acne? - asks Svetlana, mother of a 12-year-old daughter. - We already had ointments, tinctures, lotions and so on in our arsenal. So far, nothing has helped to overcome this trouble. Grandmothers believe that in a couple of years everything will pass by itself, but I'm not sure.

A cosmetologist warns that acne will not disappear on its own: “In the presence of facial skin imperfections, you need to contact a specialist as soon as possible so as not to start the problem and take the necessary measures in a timely manner. Often, children and adolescents are embarrassed to go to the doctor themselves or, due to their age, inadequately assess the severity of the disease. Therefore, parents should carefully monitor the condition of the skin of the child's face and, if necessary, immediately sound the alarm.

Why acne occurs

Acne is a serious skin disease that can occur with varying degrees of severity. Lead to the development of acne can:

Hormonal changes in the body.
Irrational nutrition (consumption of dairy products, sweets, soda, fast food), as well as taking certain medications. By the way, various steroid drugs are dangerous, which athletes who visit gyms especially like to take. Muscles will appear along with acne on the face.
Incorrectly selected care products and external therapy (a number of creams contain substances that can increase rashes).
Genetic predisposition plays a big role in the occurrence of acne. It has been proven that if one of the parents suffered from acne, then the child may also develop acne. And if both parents had this disease, then the child is much more likely to also have a complex due to acne.
Stress associated with passing exams, unrequited love, etc., have a negative impact on the skin condition.
Self-squeezing acne further exacerbates the skin condition. The desire of a teenager in such a radical way to solve problems can lead to irreversible consequences. This is primarily due to the structural features of the pustules. Getting rid of one, you will only contribute to the spread of infection into the deeper layers of the skin, and in this place more pronounced inflammation and even more pimples will most likely appear.
“Irrational treatment and self-medication can lead to a deterioration in the condition of the skin,” the doctor warns. - Progression of the disease, as well as serious complications, including the appearance of marks (scars) on the skin of the face, with which the child will then have to live. Therefore, with such problems, it is imperative to consult a doctor for an individual selection of treatment.

Important! Too clean children also suffer from acne. Often, teenagers in the fight against acne begin to fanatically wash themselves and wipe the skin with various lotions. But they usually contain alcohol, which dries the skin and causes the sebaceous glands to work actively.

Where to start with a beautician?

From skin cleansing (superficial and deep), depending on the type of skin, which is determined after examination through a magnifying glass. Cleaning is carried out in several stages: cleansing with foam, disinfection with antiseptics, peeling the skin, mechanical cleaning, applying a mask.