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From diaper rash and cradle cap to eczema and baby acne, here are some of the most common children's rashes and skin problems.
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Baby acne
Where it appears: Usually on the cheeks; sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back of a newborn.
What it looks like: Small white pimples that may be surrounded by reddish skin. Can be present at birth or develop between 2 and 4 weeks of age.
Baby acne is not contagious. Learn more about baby acne causes and treatments.
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Chicken pox
Where it appears: Often on the scalp, face, or torso first, then spreading to the entire body.
What it looks like: Small red bumps at first, which quickly become clear, fluid-filled blisters on a pink base; these eventually become dry brown crusts or scabs. New waves of itchy blisters often emerge as the illness progresses. Children usually get between 250 and 500 blisters, although it's possible to have just a few, especially if the child has had the chicken pox vaccine. Child may have a slight fever. Uncommon before the first birthday.
Chicken pox is very contagious. Learn more about chicken pox causes and treatment.
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Detail: Chicken pox blister
Where it appears: Often on the scalp, face, or trunk first, then spreads to the entire body.
What it looks like: Clear, fluid-filled blisters on a pink base, which eventually become dry brown crusts or scabs.
Chicken pox is very contagious. Learn more about chicken pox causes and treatment.
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Cold sores
Where it appears: On or near the lips.
What it looks like: Small, fluid-filled blisters that may get bigger, burst, or crust over. They can appear individually or in clusters. Uncommon before age 2.
Cold sores are contagious. Learn more about cold sore causes and treatment.
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Cradle cap
Where it appears: On the scalp, around the ears, eyebrows, armpits, and in neck creases.
What it looks like: Flaky, dry skin or yellowish crusty patches; may cause some hair loss. Usually clears up in the first year.
Cradle cap is not contagious. Learn more about cradle cap causes and treatments.
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Diaper rash
Where it appears: In the diaper area and in skin folds on boys and girls.
What it looks like: Inflamed red skin; rash may be flat or raised. Causes discomfort during diaper changes. Most common in babies under 1 year.
Diaper rash is not contagious. Learn more about diaper rash causes and treatments.
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Diaper rash (yeast)
Where it appears: In the diaper area and in skin folds, with some isolated bumps around the main rash.
What it looks like: Small red bumps that may be pus-filled. Lasts more than two days and doesn't respond to diaper cream. More common in children who have recently taken antibiotics.
Yeast diaper rash is not contagious. Learn more about yeast diaper rash causes and treatment.
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Eczema
Where it appears: Typically in the creases of the elbows or knees and on the cheeks, chin, scalp, chest, and back.
What it looks like: Dry, thickened, scaly red skin or tiny red bumps that may ooze or crust.
Very itchy. Most common in families with a history of allergies or asthma. Typically shows up in the first year of life and often is gone by age 2 but can persist through adulthood.
Eczema is not contagious. Learn about eczema causes and treatments for your baby or child.
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Detail: Eczema
Where it appears: Typically in the creases of the elbows or knees; on the cheeks, chin, scalp, chest, and back
What it looks like: Itchy rash that appears as dry, thickened, scaly red skin, or tiny red bumps that may ooze or crust. Most common in families with a history of allergies or asthma. Typically shows up in the first year of life and often is gone by age 2, but can persist through adulthood.
Eczema is not contagious. Learn more about eczema causes and treatments for your baby or child.
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Erythema toxicum
Where it appears: Anywhere on the body.
What it looks like: Small yellow or white bumps surrounded by red skin. Very common in newborns, usually showing up two to five days after birth. Usually disappears on its own in about two weeks; may linger for a few months.
Erythema toxicum is not contagious. Learn more about erythema toxicum causes and treatments.
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Fifth disease
Where it appears: Cheeks, torso, and feet.
What it looks like: Bright red cheeks and a lacy, red, and sometimes itchy rash following a slight fever, achiness, and cold symptoms. Also called “slapped cheeks disease,” or erythema infectiosum. Most common in preschool and school-age children.
Fifth disease is contagious. Learn more about fifth disease causes and treatment.
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Folliculitis
Where it appears: Neck, underarm, and groin.
What it looks like: Pimples or pustules around hair follicles that may crust over. Uncommon before age 2.
Folliculitis is not contagious. Learn more about folliculitis causes and treatments.
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Where it appears: In the mouth, on the palms of hands and soles of feet, sometimes on the buttocks.
What it looks like: Blisterlike sores in the mouth; rash on palms, soles, and buttocks. The rash starts as small, flat red dots that may turn into bumps or blisters; blisters are painful. Most common in preschoolers but can occur at any age.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is contagious. Learn more about hand, foot, and mouth disease causes and treatment.
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Detail: Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Where it appears: In the mouth, on the palms of hands and soles of feet, sometimes on the buttocks.
What it looks like: Blisterlike sores in the mouth; rash on palms, soles, and buttocks. The rash starts as small, flat red dots that may turn into bumps or blisters; blisters are painful. Most common in preschoolers but can occur at any age.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is contagious. Learn more about hand, foot, and mouth disease causes and treatment.
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Hives
Where it appears: Body, face, and hands.
What it looks like: Red bumps on skin that are often itchy. May come and go. Usually lasts from a few hours to a few days but can persist for weeks or even months. Can occur at any age.
Hives are not contagious. Learn more about hive causes and treatments for your baby, toddler, preschooler, or big kid.
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Impetigo
Where it appears: Often develops around the nose and mouth; may spread to other parts of the body.
What it looks like: Small red bumps that may be itchy. Bumps become pus-filled blisters that may burst and develop a soft yellowish-brown crust. Child may have a fever and swollen lymph glands in the neck. Most common in children between 2 and 6 years old.
Impetigo is very contagious. Learn more about impetigo causes and treatment.
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Jaundice
Where it appears: Throughout entire body.
What it looks like: A yellow tinge to the skin. In dark-skinned babies, yellowness may be seen in whites of eyes, palms of hands, and soles of feet. Common during the first week or two of life. Most common in premature babies.
Jaundice is not contagious. Learn more about jaundice causes and treatments.
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Measles
Where it appears: Throughout entire body.
What it looks like: Red bumps with tiny white dots on the inside of cheeks a few days after a fever and runny eyes and nose.
Next, a rash appears on the face and progresses down the back and torso to the arms and hands, and finally to the legs and feet. The rash starts as flat red patches but eventually develops bumps and may be itchy. Lasts about five days then fades to a brownish color, leaving skin dry and flaky. Rare due to vaccinations; most likely to occur in unvaccinated children.
Measles is very contagious. Learn more about measles causes and treatment.
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Milia
Where it appears: Most common on the face, but can appear anywhere on the body.
What it looks like: Tiny white or yellow pearly bumps. Common in newborns. They are harmless and go away in a few weeks.
Milia are not contagious. Learn more about milia causes and treatment.
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Molloscum contagiosum
Where it appears: Typically on the face, neck, and arms but can pop up anywhere.
What it looks like: Dome-shaped lesions that can be pearly in appearance and have a dimpled center. May be itchy. Uncommon before the first birthday.
Molloscum contagiosum are contagious. Learn more about molluscum contagiosum causes and treatment.
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Papular urticaria
Where it appears: In clusters on the face, neck, arms, and legs.
What it looks like: Small bumps that become firm and reddish-brown at the site of old insect bites. Bumps are usually very itchy. Can appear at any age.
Papular urticaria is not contagious. Learn more about papular urticaria causes and treatment.
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Poison ivy, oak, or sumac
Where it appears: Wherever skin made contact with the plant; typically on hands, feet, arms and legs.
What it looks like: Swollen red bumps that may appear in streaks or lines at first.
Usually shows up 12 to 48 hours after contact but can take up to a week to appear. Rash is itchy; blisters follow and become crusty within a few days. Uncommon before the first birthday.
Poison ivy, oak and sumac are allergic reactions and not contagious. Learn more about poison ivy, oak, or sumac causes and treatment.
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Ringworm
Where it appears: On the body or scalp.
What it looks like: One or several red rings that can be very small or very large. Usually crusty or scaly on the outside, smooth in the center; may get larger over time. On the scalp, may appear as dandruff or bald spots. Most common in children 2 and older.
Ringworm is contagious. Learn more about ringworm causes and treatments.
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Roseola
Where it appears: On the torso and neck; may spread to arms, legs, and face.
What it looks like: A pink rash on torso and neck usually following three to five days of a sudden, relatively high fever that's often greater than 103 degrees Fahrenheit. May spread to the arms, legs, and face. Child may be irritable and have diarrhea or vomiting. Most common in children between 6 months and 3 years old.
Roseola is contagious. Learn more about roseola causes and treatment.
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Rubella (German measles)
Where it appears: Starts on the face; spreads all over the body.
What it looks like: Pink-red rash lasting two to three days; may accompany a mild fever, swollen lymph nodes behind the ears, runny or stuffy nose, headache, and sore throat. Rare due to vaccinations; most likely to occur in unvaccinated children.
Rubella is contagious. Learn more about rubella causes and treatment
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Scabies
Where it appears: Between fingers, around wrists and elbows, in armpit and diaper area.
May also show up on kneecaps, palms, soles, scalp, or face.
What it looks like: Scattered red bumps that are severely itchy. May leave curvy white or thin red lines or little blisters on nearby skin. Itching is most intense after a hot bath or at night and may keep the child awake. May occur at any age.
Scabies is very contagious. Learn more about scabies causes and treatment.
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Scarlet fever
Where it appears: Armpits, neck, chest, and groin; rapidly spreads over the entire body.
What it looks like: Begins as a mass of tiny red bumps that feel like fine sandpaper and may itch. Child may have a fever and a red sore throat. Early in the infection, the tongue may have a white or yellowish coating that later turns red. Bumps on the tongue may appear larger than normal, a condition called strawberry tongue. Tonsils may be swollen and red. As the rash fades, the skin may peel, especially on the hands and feet and in the groin.
Uncommon before age 2.
Scarlet fever is very contagious. Learn more about scarlet fever causes and treatment.
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Warts
Where it appears: Usually on hands but can occur anywhere on the body.
What it looks like: A small grainy bump or cluster of bumps. Usually skin-toned but may be lighter or darker in color and can contain black dots. Flat warts, which are smaller and smoother, can also appear anywhere on the body, but in children they most often show up on the face. Plantar warts show up on the soles of the feet. Most warts disappear on their own in a few months to a few years. Uncommon before age 2.
Warts are mildly contagious. Learn more about wart causes and treatment.
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My newborn has little red and white bumps on his face. Is it baby acne?
Maybe. Baby acne doesn't produce blackheads, but it otherwise looks similar to teenage acne. You'll see white or red bumps or pimples, which may be surrounded by reddish skin. It usually appears on the cheeks, eyelids, and nose, and sometimes on the forehead, chin, scalp, neck, back, or chest.
How many babies get baby acne? When does it show up?
About 20 percent of babies (boys more often than girls) get baby acne, also called neonatal acne.
Baby acne can be present at birth but more often shows up after a couple of weeks.
Acne that appears later, say after 6 weeks, is called infantile acne. It's much less common than baby acne, but it can last until your child's second birthday. It may be a sign that your child will deal with acne in his teen years, too. And it can leave scars, if very severe.
Is it baby acne or heat rash? What other kinds of newborn rashes are there?
Your baby's blemishes aren't necessarily acne. Check our visual guide to children's rashes and skin conditions to see other possibilities such as:
- Heat rash: In hot or humid weather, sweat can clog your baby's pores and cause tiny red blisters on the chest and shoulders, and in creases like the armpits, elbows, neck, and groin. Heat rash usually disappears without treatment. To avoid it, try to keep your baby from getting too hot by dressing him in loose cotton clothing in summer and avoiding extra layers (if he seems hot) in cold weather.
- Milia: These harmless, tiny white bumps are the result of dead skin cells trapped under the surface of the skin. They're present at birth in about 40 to 50 percent of babies and disappear within a few weeks. Milia are not related to acne and need no treatment.
- Eczema: These red, rashy patches appear on the face, but eczema can spread to other parts of the body. If the area becomes infected, it might look crusty and yellow or blister and ooze. Eczema is more common in babies with a family history of allergies or eczema. Keeping your baby's skin moisturized and dressing him in loose, cotton fabrics may help, but if the rash doesn't go away and is causing your baby discomfort, his doctor may prescribe medication for it.
- Erythema toxicum: Known as newborn rash, it usually shows up on the second day after birth, though it can be present at birth or appear within the first couple of weeks. The splotchy red rash (sometimes with firm white or yellow bumps) shows up on the face, chest, or limbs.
It's very common (about half of all newborns get it), and it usually comes and goes and gradually disappears without treatment in about a week. - Cradle cap: Those crusty yellowish patches on a baby's scalp are medically referred to as seborrheic dermatitis. Cradle cap usually appears between 3 weeks and 12 months after birth. It goes away without treatment, though you can help it along by softening the scales by gently massaging them with small amounts of a natural oil, then gently combing or brushing, and thoroughly washing away the oil with baby shampoo. Cradle cap might also show up in a baby's creases (armpits, neck, behind the ears, forehead, eyebrows, or diaper area).
What causes baby acne?
There's no clear answer. Experts think it might be an inflammatory reaction to a common type of yeast on the skin, or it might be caused by the hormones that babies receive from their mother at the end of pregnancy. But researchers continue to study other factors and have yet to agree on one cause.
If you take certain medications while breastfeeding, or if your baby takes certain medications, they might trigger baby acne. And in some cases, baby acne can be a reaction to a skincare product, particularly an oily one that blocks pores.
What makes baby acne worse?
Baby acne can be aggravated by:
- Your baby being hot
- Your baby being fussy
- Saliva or spit-up on the skin
- Rough fabric
- Strong laundry detergent
When does baby acne stop?
Baby acne usually clears up within a few weeks, but it can linger for months. It doesn't harm your baby and rarely leaves a scar.
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How can I treat my baby's acne?
Some do's with baby acne:
- Wash your baby's face with mild soap and warm water (or just warm water) once a day. Gently pat it dry.
- Have patience.
Your baby's acne doesn't bother him, so try not to let it bother you, either. - Gently wipe off spit-up and saliva from your baby's face, because they can irritate the skin.
- Dab on some breast milk. Some moms say they've had success treating baby acne with breast milk. There's no research to back this up, but because breast milk has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it might be worth a try.
- Use unscented bathing products and lotions. Scents may aggravate your baby's acne.
- Wash your baby's laundry with gentle, unscented detergent. Your baby's delicate skin can easily become irritated by chemicals.
- Dress your baby in soft fabrics that won't irritate her delicate skin.
Some don'ts with baby acne:
- Don't scrub. Baby acne isn't caused by dirt. In fact, too much washing can further irritate your baby's skin, so don't overdo it.
- Don't use over-the-counter acne medicines. Usually no medication is necessary, but if it is, your baby's doctor will suggest an antifungal cream that's safe for your little one.
- Don't put oily lotions on your baby's skin. These can make the acne worse. Some parents report that certain non-oily creams have helped their baby's acne. If you try one, monitor how it affects your baby's skin, and be prepared to stop using it if it makes his complexion worse.
- Don't pinch or squeeze the acne, which can cause infection or irritation.
When should I call the doctor?
- If your baby's acne doesn't go away within several months, or if you're at all concerned about it, mention it at a well-baby visit. The doctor will want to make sure there's no underlying condition causing the acne (this is rare), and she might recommend a mild topical medication to help clear it up if it's severe or long lasting.
- If your baby's acne becomes pus-filled or inflamed, or if he develops blackheads, make an appointment with his doctor right away. These may signal an infection.
- If your baby develops what looks like acne (or any rash) after taking a medication or being sick (with a virus, for example), let your doctor know.
- If your baby develops acne after 6 weeks of age (infantile acne), check with the doctor to rule out a skin infection, eczema, or some other skin problem.
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Red cheeks in a baby: should I be worried?
Children's skin is incredibly sensitive to both the environment and the general well-being of the child. Therefore, in some cases, red cheeks are an occasion to think about the state of health of the baby.
Environmental reaction
Red spots on the cheeks of a child may be a common reaction to cold or heat. The process of heat transfer in infants does not proceed in the same way as in adults, so red cheeks can signal overheating or, conversely, too close contact with frost. In the first case, the crumbs must be immediately cooled, and in the second case, a protective cream should be applied to exposed skin 20 minutes before going outside. nine0003
Manifestation of an allergy
Are the baby's cheeks reddened, flaky and even itchy? This may be a manifestation of an allergy - food, household chemicals, dust or animals.
Often, redness of the cheeks in this case is also accompanied by the appearance of redness in the area of the shoulders, forearms and groin. Be sure to consult a doctor to find out why the child has red cheeks, and to exclude from the environment the allergen that causes such a reaction in the baby.
Atopic dermatitis
Babies with atopic dermatitis often develop redness, which is accompanied by severe dryness, itching and even crusting. As a rule, there are foci of dermatitis in other parts of the body, and dryness and redness do not go away with the use of conventional moisturizers. Atopic dermatitis is a serious reason to see a doctor. nine0003
Enzyme deficiency
Enzymatic deficiency usually occurs in children in the first year of life. One of its symptoms is reddening of the baby's cheeks (in this case, the child may not gain weight). When the baby eats more than his body can absorb, the unprocessed protein causes an allergic reaction and, as a result, redness of the cheeks.
In this case, the amount of food offered to the child should be carefully controlled, especially with artificial feeding. nine0003
Teething
Redness of the cheeks and swollen gums are sure signs that a new tooth is coming soon. At this time, the behavior of the baby may also change: he rubs his ears and cheeks, becomes irritable, sleeps restlessly. You can alleviate the condition of the crumbs with special teethers or a soothing gel (as prescribed by a doctor).
Viral or infectious diseases
Red spots on the cheeks of a child are far from the only symptom that parents should pay attention to. For example, with SARS it can be a fever, cough and runny nose, and with children's roseola - loose stools, fever and a rash (first on the cheeks, and later throughout the body from the face to the feet). Red cheeks combined with pale lips and the tip of the nose can also be a sign of pneumonia. In all these cases, you should contact your pediatrician as soon as possible.
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All right!
The most common cause of red cheeks in a child is an allergic reaction. But it is quite possible that the child just had an active day, moved and laughed a lot, or walked for a long time in the fresh air. Such a blush is a joy for mom and a sign of excellent well-being of the baby!
possible causes, manifestations and features of treatment
Some parents are of the opinion that red cheeks in a child are a sign of health. Of course, a slight blush should be present, but without peeling, compaction and other manifestations that indicate disorders occurring in the child's body. nine0003
What causes a red spot on a child's cheek and how to get rid of it?
Allergy symptom
Today, people are surrounded by many harmful substances that are contained in food, air, household chemicals and other things. The fragile body of children reacts violently to the effects of allergens. Therefore, often a red spot on the cheek of a child is a sign of such manifestations.
Allergies can occur in children at any age, but infants are especially susceptible to it. nine0003
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Exudative-catarrhal diathesis
With this allergic disease, a child has a red, rough spot on the cheek, which is dry and flaky. Then a thin crust appears on it, itching occurs.
Basically, redness of the cheeks is accompanied by diaper rash in the buttocks and perineum. Sometimes a milk crust appears on the baby's head. The most susceptible to exudative-catarrhal diathesis are children aged 1.5−2 months. If the required treatment is not provided, the disease turns into atopic dermatitis. nine0003
Food allergy
The main symptoms are itching and swelling of the eyelids, skin, and throat. A red spot on the cheek of a child often occurs simultaneously with disorders of the digestive system.
The causes of such allergies are food. Often it is honey, citrus fruits, seafood, chocolate, nuts, cocoa and others.
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If the disease manifests itself in a child in infancy, it is likely that the mother's malnutrition served as its development.
Drug Allergy
When drug therapy is given, exposure of the chemical components to the child's body often causes immune responses. Often, an allergy occurs to synthetic vitamins, antibacterial agents. Reactions are observed to the components of the vaccine, which is not uncommon today. The greatest danger is DPT, vaccinations against measles, influenza viruses. Depending on the degree and type of damage, clinical manifestations are different. A large red spot may appear on the child's cheek or a rash all over the body. nine0003
Atopic dermatitis
The disease is of an allergic nature and manifests itself mainly in children in the first year of life, persisting for several years.
The first sign is that the child has a red spot on the cheek that flakes and itches. Often there are symptoms of a cold, which are mainly expressed by a runny nose.
Atopic dermatitis almost always disappears with age.
Contact dermatitis
The disease is an allergic skin reaction at the site of exposure to an irritant. Damage occurs as a result of contact with glue, ointment, clothing and other drugs and objects containing harmful substances. A red hard spot on the cheek of a child in this case may appear from creams and other cosmetics. nine0003
Cold or heat allergy
This type of skin lesion occurs when exposed to sudden changes in temperature. As a rule, parents pay attention to the fact that a red spot appeared on the child's cheek after a walk.
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This is more likely not even an allergy, but rather a reaction to frost or heat.
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Treatment of allergic reactions
What to do if one of the above diseases is the cause of the red spot on the child's cheek? First of all, you need to visit a pediatrician. Only a specialist will be able to establish a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. First of all, the irritant must be eliminated, otherwise the therapy will be meaningless. If a food allergy appears, it is recommended to review the child's diet. When it comes to babies, a nursing mother should change her diet. For treatment, antiallergic drugs are prescribed for external and internal use. In some cases, hormonal ointments are prescribed. nine0003
Cold and heat allergies do not require treatment, they go away on their own. It is enough to lubricate the child's cheeks with a protective cream before a walk.
Congenital enzyme deficiency
Red cheeks are not always a symptom of an allergy. In children in the first year of life, an enzymatic deficiency often occurs, manifested by the same symptom.
Parents should be alert when a child is in good health but is underweight.
Sometimes, when a baby eats more than his body can digest, a reaction appears that looks similar to allergic manifestations. The reason is the immature enzymatic system of the child.
How to treat
If redness on the cheeks is the result of a lack of enzymes for food processing, doctors recommend that they be administered in the form of medications. However, you should be wary of this type of therapy, as it can harm. In other words, the feedback principle works: the production of one's own enzymes decreases as analogues arrive. What to do in such a situation? Parents should be patient and wait until the baby grows up. Usually, over time, enzymatic deficiency disappears on its own. But that doesn't mean that nothing needs to be done. First of all, it is recommended to monitor the diet of the crumbs, not to overload his body with food. nine0003
Virus or infection
A red hot spot on a child's cheek sometimes appears simultaneously with SARS or influenza.
Exposure to a virus or infection may also present with similar symptoms.
Reddened cheeks are often caused by baby roseola. The disease can also be recognized by other previous signs: the temperature rises, diarrhea appears with mucous contents. Baby roseola is manifested by a small rash, which is common not only on the cheeks, but throughout the body. nine0003
Another disease that is accompanied by reddening of the cheeks is systemic lupus erythematosus. The rash first appears on the tip of the nose, and then gradually spreads throughout the body. At the same time, there are other symptoms: fever, malfunctions of the spleen, liver, heart.
Therapy of infectious and viral diseases
Usually these diseases are easy to recognize. They are often accompanied by fever and other symptoms. At the first signs, you need to show the child to a doctor who will prescribe the required treatment. In this case, this is not about fighting the stain itself, but about eliminating the cause that led to its appearance.
Antiviral drugs and anti-infection agents will be effective. nine0003
Other causes
In fact, there are many reasons for spots on the cheeks of children. Perhaps the baby is just hot, or formula milk is not suitable. Often in childhood, acetonomic syndrome occurs, which is also manifested by such a symptom. At the same time, a characteristic smell is felt from the child’s mouth, nausea and vomiting occur. If such a condition is observed, the crumbs require immediate medical attention.
A red spot on the cheek of a child may be the result of a violation of the liver, viral hepatitis, allergies and other diseases. No need to guess, it is worth showing the baby to a specialist, since improper treatment or its absence will only aggravate the condition. Some parents try to cope on their own, use traditional medicine, sometimes not understanding what disease they are trying to rid their child of. This is fundamentally wrong. The diagnosis, as well as the method of therapy, can only be established by the attending physician.
