Symptoms and causes of vesiculopustule in newborns
This disease is caused by bacteria and fungi.
Vesiculopustulosis is characterized by rashes all over the body. Photo: Getty Here are the main causes of the disease:
- Weakened immunity due to premature birth.
- Artificial feeding.
- Errors in the care of the child - the use of unglazed diapers, improper skin care, etc.
- Excessive wrapping of the baby.
- Increased temperature and humidity in the children's room.
The main symptom of the disease is a pinkish-red rashon the body. It goes through several stages. First, there is only a rash. Later, bubbles appear with a clear liquid. Their size can vary from a millet seed to a pea. After a couple of days, the liquid becomes cloudy, turns into pus, and the vesicles into pustules. In a couple of days, the abscesses burst or dry up and become crusted. If the disease is treated correctly, then there are no scars or spots left on the site of the abscess. In general, the condition of the child does not deteriorate. In rare cases, body temperature may rise slightly to 37.2-37.3 °. A characteristic rash makes it possible to diagnose the disease without problems. If the problem returns often, the doctor can take a blood test, stool, fluid from the vesicles, milk of the mother to determine the cause of the disease.
How to overcome vesiculopustulosis in children
When rashes only appear, they needtreated with solutions of antiseptics. Later it is necessary to switch to aniline dyes, for example, green and antibacterial ointments. If the process is too active, the doctor can prescribe antibiotic treatment, well, in the last resort prescribe immunomodulators. If vesiculopustulosis is not treated in newborns, otitis, pneumonia, sepsis and other serious illnesses may develop. Mom can bring the baby to the hospital for ultraviolet radiation and UHF therapy. These procedures significantly accelerate recovery. If the disease does not respond to treatment or complications occur, the child is placed in a hospital and further procedures are carried out by an infectious disease doctor. If you saw a rash on your body, do not rush to use folk methods. As soon as possible, contact the pediatrician and receive recommendations regarding treatment. If everything is done correctly, there will be no complications. Also interesting:
