Causes of rashes in the baby
Skin rashes may be associated with one ofmost dangerous diseases - meningococcal infection. It is rare, but develops rapidly. The sudden appearance of hemorrhages under the skin in the form of a rash requires an immediate call to the "ambulance". Antibiotics that doctors will administer will save the baby.A rash on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and the whole body can bea sign of chickenpoxPhoto: GettyOther infectious diseases are not so fast, but require serious attention. When a quarantine is declared in the kindergarten, and the child has a rash - there is a high probability of infection. Redness on the skin appears:
- with chickenpox;
- measles;
- scarlet fever;
- rubella.
Infectious diseases require propertreatment. It is necessary to protect the baby from contact with other people. In case of serious diseases, the temperature rises, the baby becomes lethargic, vomiting or diarrhea is possible. Rashes in a baby can be associated with overheating - prickly heat, rare diaper changes - diaper dermatitis. The baby can suffer from a lack of hygiene procedures, when delicate skin is corroded by feces. Crawling on sand and soil, the baby becomes infected with helminths - worms, the baby can be bitten by insects. Rashes from fungal diseases are not excluded. The final diagnosis can be made by a doctor.
Baby Allergy
An allergic reaction is a frequent guest in the house. The baby's body reacts to many environmental factors. Allergic rashes on the skin can be:
- Because of food. Citrus fruits, sweets, including chocolate, some types of vegetables, seafood can give a reaction to the skin. When breast feeding, mom also needs to follow a diet.
- On the wool of animals. When in contact with a cat or dog.
- On chemicals. Reaction to a laundry detergent or dish detergent, new clothes with a toxic dye or toy.
- On the pollen during the spring flowering.
- With insect bites, an allergic reaction is also possible.
Rash in allergic reaction, likeAs a rule, it itches, causing anxiety in the baby. Spots on the skin can have different origins. It is necessary to examine the baby for other manifestations of the disease. The doctor should be given full information about the picture, unusual products in the baby's diet and accompanying symptoms.