Symptoms of depriving a child
There are several types of this disease, they are fungal or viral in nature. Children are more likely to get sick with fungal varieties in the warm season, and with viral varieties - with the onset of cold weather.
This is how ringworm can manifest itself in a child. Photo:Getty This is facilitated by decreased immunity, lack of vitamins, previous respiratory infections, and allergic reactions. Symptoms common to all types of lichen include:
- severe itching on the skin;
- appearance of spots of different color and size, which subsequently begin to peel off;
- a rash on the chest, abdomen, shoulder and back, arises, and on the arms of the child, legs, face and head;
- increased body temperature;
- joint pain;
- headache;
- general weakness;
- possible vomiting and diarrhea.
At the first such manifestations, you need to urgently consult a doctor. He will make an accurate diagnosis and determine further treatment.
Types of lichen
The following types of disease are distinguished:Ringworm - the cause of it is pathogenic fungi that multiply on the skin. The source of infection is often sick animals. The symptoms in this case are:
- on the head there are round plaques, which can reach 5-10 cm in diameter. The hair becomes dry at the same time, and falls out in the places of the fungus lesion;
- on the body appear bubbles with scales in the form of circles, their mid-lighter shade;
- when infected with nail plates, they acquire a gray shade and crumble;
- itching;
- with severe forms of the disease, there may be pustules and inflammation of the lymph nodes;
Versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor - is caused by a fungus, you can get infected from a sick child, animal, or through contact with an infected plant. The main symptoms:
- rashes on the upper part of the trunk;
- spots have uneven edges;
- on a skin of a dark shade can be imperceptible;
- possibly peeling;
Pink - can be allergic or infectious, girls are more likely to suffer from it. Manifestations:
- First the main spot appears, after 1-2 weeks the rash spreads throughout the skin;
- rashes pink, most expressed in the folds of the skin, on the hips, chest, shoulders;
Shingles - caused by a virus, manifests itself:
- in the rashes, located along the nerve endings, which causes painful sensations;
- in headache, fever, weakness, marked increase in lymph nodes;
- the active period takes up to 5 days, after which the bubbles are covered with a crust;
Red flat - rare. Its nature is not precisely determined. Signs:
- there is lichen on the arm of the child, stomach, nails, underarms and groin;
- rashes in the form of spots of red color with liquid flaky and itchy;
- the nail plate is destroyed;
- the child is constantly naughty.
When the first signs of the disease appearyou need to urgently consult a pediatrician and dermatologist. Lack of treatment or self-treatment can lead to serious consequences, including neurological problems, visual impairment and other serious pathologies. Read more:
