Acne on the face of a 5 year old child

Rashes in children differ in location, color and shape. A sudden rash on a child's body may be a sign of an infectious disease. Perhaps the cause is dermatitis of allergic origin. The localization of the rash depends on the place of contact with the irritating substance, the body’s response to the infection and the action of physical factors (solar radiation, temperature).

The rash in different children with the same diagnosis is significantly different. The appearance of externally similar elements is often due to completely different reasons. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the whole complex of signs: location of the rash, shape, color, presence of other symptoms.

Causes of rash formation in childhood:

Viral infections causing measles, rubella, chickenpox, herpes zoster, sudden exanthema.
Fungal infection - dermatomycosis, trichophytosis, microsporia, candidiasis.
Bacterial infections - scarlet fever, impetigo, erysipelas.
Allergic reactions to food, medications, pollen.
Autoimmune diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
Diseases of internal organs.
Atopic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis.
Vitamin deficiency.
Pityriasis rosea.
Toxoplasmosis.
Neurodermatitis.
Toxidermy.
Hives.

Parents usually forget that the child’s skin is affected by the condition of the entire body. The formation of a rash can be associated with parasites, endocrine problems, metabolic disorders, and poor digestion. Infection with worms leads to changes in the functioning of internal organs, accumulation of toxins, and dysbacteriosis. Sensitive children's skin reacts to negative processes. Observing the baby’s condition, his environment, and studying the results of laboratory tests will help make an accurate diagnosis.

Redness on the face is observed in children who have a sore throat or ARVI. During treatment, a rash may appear due to an allergy to antipyretic or antibacterial drugs.

Redness, nodules and crusts on the cheeks and chin, on the eyelids - an allergic reaction to medications or food.
Red dots, spots, blisters, first on the face, then throughout the body - infectious diseases.
Small and large spots, blisters, bubbles on the face, on the arm or on the butt are a reaction to the vaccine.
Red spots, papules on the arms below the elbow and on the legs below the knees - allergic dermatitis.
Bright dots and red “stars” are the consequences of influenza, ARVI, occurring with a high temperature.
Papules and blisters in the area of the armpits, on the chest - herpes zoster.
Nodular rashes and blisters between the fingers, on the wrist, in the navel area - scabies.
Redness between the toes or hands, peeling on the feet and palms is a skin fungus.
Multiple small rashes on the back of the baby's head, around the neck and in the folds of the body - prickly heat.
Red blisters on the baby's body - toxic erythema, pemphigus of newborns.
Dry rash on the forearms and thighs - follicular hyperkeratosis (“goose bumps”).
Red spots, unpleasant odor in the folds of the body - diaper rash, ringworm, candidiasis.
Plaques, peeling in the elbow and knee bends - eczema, psoriasis.
Elongated blisters on the arms, back, legs - mechanical urticaria.
Large red spots, blisters, crusts on the face and limbs - eczema.
Small spots, papules on the legs and arms - insect bites, dermatitis.

Ring-shaped spots surrounded by a ridge of bubbles and scales with pink skin in the center appear when infected with a fungal infection. Varieties of the disease are trichophytosis, microsporia. Popularly, such lesions are usually called “ringworm.” The rash is localized on the head, arms and legs. Pityriasis rosea patches are usually located on the sides of the body.

Causes of rashes

Acne on the cheeks and body of a baby can occur for a number of reasons:

Allergic reaction. Rashes can be a sign of an allergic reaction to food, cosmetics, medications, or diapers. In this case, the rash can be of various types: in the form of spots, pimples, roughness.
Infectious diseases. There are many infections, the symptoms of which are rashes. These include chickenpox, rubella, and measles. It is equally important to determine the origin of the infection to prevent complications.
Various other reasons. There are a number of reasons for red acne in a child. These include bites left by insects, and the effects of sweat, diapers, and diapers on the delicate baby skin. Infants often develop a small rash that is not associated with an infectious disease or the negative influence of external factors.

According to neonatologists, this type of rash is a sign of gland blockage associated with a hormonal imbalance that appears when the baby adapts to unusual environmental conditions.

For what reasons may pimples appear on a child’s tongue: associated symptoms and signs

Geographical language . This is a dystrophic disease, which in medicine is also called “glossitis”. More than 3% of children suffer from this type of pathology. If you look closely, you can actually see a map of the earth on the tongue. The lateral surfaces of the tongue and the back of the inflamed epithelium have a white or red rim, and if neglected, the tip of the tongue may turn red and a small rash may appear. On the affected areas of the tongue where pimples appear, pain, burning, itching and tingling may occur. All these symptoms may appear or disappear on their own. But this is not the main reason for the physiological change in the child’s tongue.
More than 90% of the population of our planet have been infected at least once with the herpes virus . The crawling virus has the ability to infect any human organ, including the tongue. Even in the mother's belly, infection can occur. On various household items, herpes can retain its properties for up to several days. Therefore, anyone can become infected with herpes, especially children. The main signs of herpes: the formation of pimples in the baby on the tongue, lips and even on the throat.
Allergy. Allergies can be caused by many things: animals that live with you, foods, medications, household chemicals.

There are many reasons for the appearance of pimples
Stomatitis is another reason for the appearance of pimples and wounds in a child. The stomatitis virus is provoked by several types of pathogenic organisms: herpes, various bacteria, allergies. It may appear due to injury. Often the cause is banal teething in a baby. The patient may complain of burning and itching in the mouth, it is difficult for the baby to eat and talk, and sometimes there may be an increase in temperature.
Scarlet fever is another reason for the appearance of red bumps on the tongue in a child. This is an acute disease that is very dangerous and infectious in nature. Its main symptoms are: temperature rises, severe headache, tachycardia, the child becomes weak and does not want to eat, intoxication occurs. And the main sign of scarlet fever is considered to be a change in the mucous membrane of the tongue.
Damage to the oral mucosa, injury from food or liquid, or teeth can also lead to problems with the child’s tongue. All this can be called mechanical injury. Objects are not only dangerous, but also have a lot of germs. And if a child has some kind of wound or ulcer and he puts a dirty toy in his mouth, then the appearance of pimples on the oral mucosa is inevitable. But such wounds heal in a short time and without medical intervention.

Child's tongue
Dysbacteriosis . It appears due to improper diet, antibiotics, and low-quality products. The pimples on the tongue are painless and do not cause discomfort. But still, such rashes need to be treated and always under the supervision of a doctor.
If there is a lack of vitamins, the tongue may also become covered with spots and red pimples. This is due to a lack of vitamin B, namely B 12 . Changes in the body do not bring any discomfort to the child. With the replenishment of the necessary vitamins, the tongue again acquires its normal color and the rash on the tongue disappears.

How to cure rashes

In the process of eliminating acne in a child, as in the photo, diagnosing the disease is important. The severity of the disease is also important - in acute cases, the results of drug treatment are visible almost immediately, but in cases where the pathology has become chronic, it will take much longer to get rid of it.

Preventing rashes in adolescents

As a teenager, you should always carefully monitor the condition of your facial skin. Acne during this period of a child’s life may appear due to hormonal changes in the body. The activity of the sebaceous glands begins to intensify, and this provokes the development of acne and blackheads.

Do not remove pus from pimples, squeeze them out or pick them off the skin. Such actions can only spread the activity of bacteria throughout the face. Even more pimples will appear after this. Parents should teach their child personal hygiene aimed at gently cleansing the skin and drying out inflamed acne. You can prevent their occurrence by normalizing your diet, increasing physical activity and walking in the fresh air.

The child’s immunity is formed in the process of introducing the body to various infectious diseases. Acne in a child can be a consequence or symptom of these diseases (sometimes very serious), so acne cannot be left unattended, even if it does not cause discomfort in the baby. Doctors will determine the exact cause of acne in a child based on their appearance, as well as taking into account concomitant diseases and the age of the child.

For an allergic reaction

Acne on the legs and other parts of the child’s body in the form of an allergy is treated by affecting the root of the problem. First of all, it is necessary to establish what caused the rash and try to eliminate the allergen. Rashes can be confirmation of a food allergic reaction, while a local rash is due to the use of diapers or cream. If the cause has not been established, then it is worth changing the usual diet of the baby, nursing woman, eliminating the source of the allergy.

How to treat red pimples in a child

A rash in a child during viral diseases does not require treatment. Antibiotics have no effect on the virus; the infection is destroyed by protective immune cells. Therapy in such cases is exclusively symptomatic.
But the body cannot get rid of bacteria on its own, so antibacterial treatment is indicated.
If you have an allergy, it is important to find the irritant and eliminate it. After all, the medicine only relieves the symptoms, but not the cause of the rash.
Sulfur or tar ointment, Benzyl benzoate, will help with scabies.

Photo: allergic rash on the face

Therapy

Elimination of acne on the face and body of a child through the use of antihistamines, the description of which indicates doses by age category.

Removing toxins from the body using sorbents. Improving intestinal function with probiotics.

In case of complex pathology or chronic illness, hormonal medications are prescribed. They are effective for dermatitis, as well as similar complex allergic forms. But they must be used exclusively under the supervision of a doctor, so as not to harm the child’s body in any way.

Advice from Dr. Komarovsky

Candidate of Medical Sciences and experienced pediatrician E.O. Komarovsky, in his programs and books, always calls on parents to use common sense.

This also applies to baby skin care.

Here are some useful doctor recommendations:

Newborn babies often have rashes associated with overheating. In the room where the child sleeps, it is very important to maintain the temperature regime (air humidity - no more than 80, and temperature - 19–22 ° C). It is better to let the baby be warmly dressed, but he should breathe cool and fairly moist air;
You can get rid of any childhood rash, if it is non-infectious, by acting according to a special principle. Wet things need to be dried (usually regular powder is enough), and dry things need to be moisturized (baby cream, oil);
Infectious diseases accompanied by a red rash usually have other symptoms. For example, fever, sore throat, watery eyes, and so on. In such cases, the mother cannot cope on her own. You should definitely go to the doctor;
If pimples appear, then parents should organize air baths for the child. No clothes or diapers, let the baby’s skin breathe and regenerate;
It is necessary to bathe a newborn in a bath with a decoction of string only the first few times. Then there is no need to add anything to the water;
The child should not be dried with a towel, but gently blotted;
healthy skin does not need to be lubricated with anything at all;
any pimples should not be squeezed or picked off;
When a rash appears, you need to remember everything that the child did over the past day. What new things did you eat, drink, who did you play with, what did you touch, where did you go, what kind of powder were used to wash things. Having remembered something unusual, the mother herself will be able to determine the cause of the rash.

Even viral diseases can pose a danger to the baby.

Photo: molluscum contagiosum

For infections

If an infection is detected in the baby, then symptomatic therapy is carried out. Approaches to the treatment of different infectious diseases differ:

Chickenpox rashes in the form of purulent pimples require special treatment. They are lubricated with an antiseptic to prevent infection. In case of complex acne disease, it is necessary to lubricate the special composition Acyclovir.

The measles rash does not require treatment as it disappears after a couple of days. When the baby is bothered by itching, an antihistamine should be given.

White pimples in a baby with molluscum contagiosum do not need to be eliminated on your own; it is preferable to visit your doctor. The doctor will help eliminate this problem.

Medicines

To relieve symptoms, the doctor prescribes medications:

antipyretics (“Paracetamol”, “Ibuprofen”);
antihistamines (“Diazolin”, “Fenistil”);
vitamins to strengthen the immune system.

External remedies are not used as primary therapy, but to relieve pain and itching:

potassium permanganate or herbal decoctions (calendula, oak bark) are added to bathing water to dry the rash;
brilliant green, used for chickenpox;
wipe the skin with furatsilin solution;
baby powder, "Bepanten" is used to treat diaper rash.

Photo: calendula infusion is used as an antiseptic

Prevention

Preventive measures include:

Maintaining hygiene. Children's skin must breathe; it should not be exposed to prolonged exposure to sweat, unclean things, or urine. When changing baby diapers, the baby must be washed; if there is diaper rash, it is important to use baby cream and powder.
Immunization against infections at the prescribed time.
Protecting the baby from the negative influence of the sun. While on the beach, it is advisable for the baby to be under the canopy of trees. In this case, a product with ultraviolet protection should be applied to the body. Only children's products can be used.
If you intend to go on vacation to the shore of a lake or to the forest, then take insect repellent. You can put a bracelet on the child’s hand, or apply repellent to the skin.
As soon as signs of an allergic reaction are detected, it is necessary to act immediately, without waiting for the development of a problem that can lead to chronic dermatitis.

It is important to follow the doctor’s instructions and not self-medicate without consulting a specialist.

Viral diseases that cause acne to appear on the body

Various infections quite often penetrate the human body, but their development, as well as the intensity of the disease they cause, almost always depends on the state of the immune system and the functioning of certain organs.

Due to the penetration of certain viruses into the body, a person may experience:

Measles

This disease is always accompanied by the formation of a bright, large red rash throughout the body and a strong increase in temperature, as well as high contagiousness. Literally after 2–3 days, the pimples that appear begin to increase in size, gradually merging with each other into large red bumpy spots.

Most often, this disease is observed in children, especially in cases where parents stubbornly refuse routine vaccinations, the schedule of which is drawn up from the moment the child is born. For the same reason, if there was no disease in childhood, the infection can also affect an adult, but the illness will be much more severe.

measles

Chicken pox

Popularly this disease is called chickenpox. Its characteristic feature is the formation of a reddish vesicular rash, with each element containing a viscous liquid. The bubbles gradually increase in size, burst and dry out, leaving no mark on the skin. At the same time, it is very important not to try to open them yourself, since in this case very serious scars will remain on the body - pockmarks.

Such rashes should not be scratched or their integrity damaged in any other way. The process should go naturally. This viral disease does not require treatment. You can only take antihistamines to reduce the intensity of itching and lubricate acne with drying agents, for example, brilliant green or special ointments.

In most cases, children suffer from this disease, and many pediatricians recommend that they get it before a certain age. Children best tolerate this disease between the ages of 3 and 11–12 years, thereby receiving stable immunity for life. Children, like teenagers, as well as adults, have a hard time with chickenpox, and there is a pattern - the older the patient is, the more serious and extensive the complications will be.

Chickenpox

Molluscum contagiosum

This disease is caused by a special virus and requires special attention, but the disease is not widespread. The main symptom of this disease is also the formation of acne, which has a special shape and characteristic features.

Acne with the development of molluscum contagiosum is large. Pathogenic elements, as a rule, are single, convex, light-colored and have a depression on top, from which, when pressed on the sides of the formation, the white contents of a curdled structure emerge.

Most often, such acne in the presence of an illness appears on the skin of the abdomen, on the neck and in the armpit area. It is almost impossible to cure this disease, but it can be quite successfully controlled with the help of special therapy, isolating the person during the period of exacerbation and contagion.

Molluscum contagiosum

Allergy

Of course, such a disease cannot be called infectious, because in this case certain substances or products are the trigger for the appearance of rashes. However, when a small allergic rash appears, large pimples are formed as a result of scratching and damage to the integrity of the skin, where the infection penetrates. It is in this case that pronounced acne forms on the surface of the epidermis, complicating the condition and requiring additional treatment.

Impetigo

This disease also has an infectious origin and develops after the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms such as staphylococci and streptococci into the body. In most cases, red spots with pimples appear due to the fault of one of the types of these microorganisms, but sometimes both types become the culprits.

The disease is highly contagious and requires special treatment, so you should not delay a visit to the doctor.

Dermatophytosis

This disease is characterized by the formation of extensive, serious rashes, the causative agent of which is several types of fungi. The symptoms of the disease are usually associated with the state of the immune system and a certain type of pathogen.

Folliculitis

This disease is characterized by the formation of large pimples with purulent contents, which occur when the pores in the locations of the hair follicles are clogged. Viruses and bacteria penetrate the existing sebaceous plugs, causing an active inflammatory process, damaging the follicle and hair shaft, which often leads to hair loss.