Rashes on the skin of a child.

If there is a rash on the skin of a child, it always causes some concern for parents. Rashes are different, and some of them are absolutely safe. But there are also types of rashes that are caused by serious diseases. But while their nature is not defined, before the arrival of a doctor, no action is taken to prevent. Otherwise, the doctor will be difficult to diagnose the disease.

With measles, a rash on the skin does not occur immediately. In the beginning, the temperature rises and the characteristic signs of a cold appear (runny nose, cough, reddening of the throat). After two or four days, there are large spots that slightly rise above the skin. In the beginning, the rash affects the face and head. Then it spreads further down the body: from the upper half of the trunk to the arms, the stomach and ends on the legs. In three days the whole body is covered.

The appearance of a rash, caused by rubella, is accompanied by the defeat of the entire surface of the body in a very short time. The skin from top to bottom is covered with many small specks. Unlike measles, this rash reaches the feet after a day. She stays, mostly, three days, then suddenly and without a trace disappears. This rash is more likely to be affected by the buttocks, stretches of folds on the arms and legs.

A rash on the skin with chickenpox causes itching. It most often affects the face, trunk and scalp. Eruptions throughout the disease are modified. At first the red spots slightly rise above the skin, and within a few hours they become bubbles filled with a clear liquid, which soon begins to grow turbid. The size of these bubbles can reach up to five millimeters. A little later, the bubbles dry up, and eventually they turn into brownish crusts, which then fall off.

Very dangerous rash caused by meningococcal infection. The danger of this disease lies in the fact that within a day, a fatal outcome can occur, if immediate help is not provided. Therefore, even with the slightest suspicion of this disease, the patient is urgently taken to the hospital.

Scarlet fever, as a rule, on the first day is not accompanied by a rash. The disease begins with the appearance of normal signs of angina. The rash occurs within the second day. It is global in nature, covering the entire body with spots. First there is a rash on the baby's belly . Then the ulnar folds, axillary cavities, and inguinal folds are exposed to this disease. In places of large accumulation of rash, the skin becomes red, swollen, and feels hot. After 3 days, all symptoms disappear, causing a strong peeling of the skin.

Allergic rash appears imperceptibly. It is accompanied by severe itching, runny nose, and lacrimation. The spots are very bright on the body. Antiallergic drugs will help in eliminating this type of disease.

When scabies appears rash on the waist, abdomen, as well as on the hands and gaps between the fingers. She has a painful itch. Its appearance resembles small paired points, the distance between which is two or three millimeters.

If a child has a rash on the skin of unknown origin, do not take any measures on your own before the doctor comes. Many parents immediately try to apply zelenok or iodine. It is unacceptable. First, the disease can be further aggravated, and secondly, it will be difficult for the doctor to make the right diagnosis.

Prior to his arrival, the patient should be isolated, especially from pregnant women. If there is a suspicion of a meningococcal infection, urgent hospitalization is necessary. The rash may appear both as a reaction to the detergent powder and to the clothes that it was washed in. As a rule, it is of an easy nature. But in any case, you need to trust only the doctor, so as not to aggravate an already difficult situation.