The most important check
First of all, check to see if the rash turns pale. Press a clear glass or glass against the elements and look through it: most rashes fade or disappear when pressed. If red or purple spots and spots remain visible under glass, this is a hemorrhagic rash, which may be a sign of meningococcal infection or a blood clotting disorder. In such a situation, you need to immediately call 103, without waiting for the morning and without trying to smear the skin with anything. With meningococcal infection, the clock counts.
- Press a clear glass onto the rash
- A blanching rash is most often harmless
- Non-blanching rash - emergency
- The combination with fever and lethargy is especially alarming.
- Call 103 immediately
- Do not treat the skin until examined by a doctor
Infectious rashes
Many childhood infections give rise to characteristic rashes, and they are distinguished by a doctor based on a combination of signs. With measles, the rash appears at the height of the fever, begins on the face and is accompanied by a cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis. With rubella it is small, with enlargement of the posterior cervical lymph nodes. With scarlet fever, the rash is pinpointed on reddened skin with a pale nasolabial triangle. Chicken pox produces blisters of varying ages and severe itching. With roseola, the rash appears after a drop in temperature, and with enterovirus infection - on the palms and soles.
- Measles - a rash on the face accompanied by cough and conjunctivitis
- Rubella - small rash and posterior cervical lymph nodes
- Scarlet fever - pinpoint rash and crimson tongue
- Chicken pox - itchy blisters of different ages
- Roseola - rash after a drop in temperature
- Enterovirus infection - blisters on the palms and soles
- Meningococcal infection - a rash that does not fade under glass
Allergic and skin causes
Hives appear as itchy blisters, similar to a nettle sting, that appear and disappear over the course of hours and change location. It may be a reaction to food, medication, or infection. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with dryness, itching and redness in typical places: on the cheeks in babies, in the elbows and popliteal folds in older children. Contact dermatitis occurs at the site of contact with an irritant, and prickly heat occurs as small blisters in the folds and under clothing when overheated.
- Hives - migratory itchy blisters
- Atopic dermatitis - dryness and itching in the folds
- Contact dermatitis at the site of contact with an irritant
- Heat rash due to overheating and tight clothing
- Diaper dermatitis in the diaper area
- Reaction to medication
- Insect bites
What to do before visiting the doctor
Do not apply brilliant green, fucorcin or other dyes to the rash: they prevent the doctor from assessing the nature of the elements. Do not give medications "just in case" and stop a new product or drug if a rash appears after it, first discussing this with your doctor if the drug is prescribed for an illness. Dress your child lightly, keep him cool, cut his nails short if itching, and bathe him in warm water without a washcloth or harsh soap. Take a photo of the rash: it may have changed by the time you take it.
- Do not smear with brilliant green or coloring agents.
- Do not give medications unless prescribed
- Remove suspected new product
- Light clothing and cool air
- Short nails with severe itching
- Bathing in warm water with a mild detergent
- Take a photo of the rash for the doctor
Treatment
The tactic depends entirely on the reason. For viral infections, the rash does not require treatment and goes away on its own along with the disease. For urticaria, the doctor prescribes antihistamines, for atopic dermatitis - regular moisturizing of the skin with emollients and, if indicated, local anti-inflammatory drugs. Miliaria goes away after overheating is eliminated. Bacterial skin infections require antiseptics and sometimes antibiotics. Folk remedies, homemade ointments and independent selection of hormonal creams are strictly not suitable for treatment.
- Viral rashes do not require special treatment
- Antihistamines for urticaria as prescribed by a doctor
- Emollients for atopic dermatitis
- Local anti-inflammatory drugs according to indications
- Elimination of overheating during prickly heat
- Antiseptics and antibiotics for bacterial infections
- Do not select hormonal creams yourself