Common skin diseases in children

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Resident Doctor Dang Thi Ngoan - Pediatrician - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.

Newborn to 2 and a half years old is a sensitive time and children are susceptible to diseases, especially skin diseases. Skin diseases often strike children on hot, humid or seasonal days. Therefore, understanding about the disease, how to prevent and treat it is essential for parents to always keep their children the healthiest body before the effects of the environment.

1. Impetigo

Impetigo is a disease caused by bacteria when we do not clean or improperly clean. Caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus, patients appear round and flattened blisters on the cheeks, then spread to the chin and forehead. After a period of 2 to 3 hours, these acne nodes will gradually opaque and fester and then burst with yellow scabs. When the scab pops out, it will leave a dark mark and it will take a long time to fade the scar. Especially if the infected node is infected, it can cause a fever, and the scar is quite deep and takes a long time to heal.
The disease can turn serious if the child is not noticed and not promptly treated, leading to glomerulonephritis. About 2 weeks from arrival. manifestations are facial edema, less urination, increased blood pressure,...

Treatment:
Take the child to the nearest doctor or medical center for timely treatment. Clean the infected area with warm water, and dry it immediately. Use towels and toiletries of the type once and then discard, or wash and boil items after cleaning the wound, drying. Do not let children come into contact with many people, avoid spreading and infection.

2. Rash

This is a common skin disease that most children have. On hot and humid days, the child's body sweats a lot, and if it is not cleaned in time, it will be easy to clog the sweat and snow. The skin is raised with small pink lumps, sometimes growing all over the body and dense. In particular, there are places where sweat is stagnant such as the neck, face, places with folds, armpits, ... Braiding is not too serious so parents do not need to worry too much.
Care and treatment:
Put the child in a cool place, the wind circulates, the room temperature is not too high. Children need to drink a lot of water, eat a lot of fruit Do not wear too much clothes, should wear cool and sweat-absorbent clothes Bath children with warm water, bitter water and pat dry, so that the baby's skin is still a little damp , apply talcum powder to the areas that sweat a lot.

3. Pimples

Diseases caused by bacteria, hot and humid weather, unclean hygiene and eating less vegetables, less water, and more sweets. Folliculitis and surrounding areas, appear red bumps, after a while will feel warm, hard and painful for the child. Pimples will quickly burst and dry again.
How to take care when a child has this skin disease:
Take the child to see a doctor If the disease is mild, you can use 70-90 degree alcohol or an antiseptic to lightly dab on the boil and cover with a bandage. Avoid rupturing boils because they are prone to infection causing burning pain.

4. Diaper dermatitis

The disease usually occurs in children aged 9 to 12 months, especially in obese children and girls. Symptoms of the disease: red hot, burning pain in diaper areas such as the lower abdomen, thighs, buttocks. This area of ​​skin is burned, red, exudes fluid and then scabs. If not treated promptly, the disease will spread to neighboring areas, appear scratches, reduce pigmentation, worse, the genitals will be damaged.

To prevent baby diaper rash, in addition to choosing a good diaper, parents also have to use it properly. In the summer, you should limit the use of diapers for your baby, if you have to use them, they should be changed often or immediately after the baby has a bowel movement. When changing, should wash the diaper area with warm water, avoid scrubbing vigorously, then absorb the water, let it dry for a while before putting on a new diaper.

5. Some ways to prevent and take care of children properly

Give your child a variety of fruits and vegetables. When your baby starts solids, offer them whole foods or pureed whole foods including fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Especially bananas and asparagus are natural vegetables that are rich in prebiotics, good for children's resistance. Increase children's resistance. Vaccination, breastfeeding during the first 2 years of life, supplementing HMO. Let the children play outside. Encourage children to play and explore the outside world, this can expose them to many types of bacteria, thereby helping the immune system be more exercised and more complete. Just make sure your child washes his or her hands after playing outside, after going to the bathroom, before meals, or when they're sick. Cleanliness: Must regularly change diapers and wipe clean to avoid skin diseases. Wash and clean your baby every day. As a key area of ​​Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: including leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. Doctors All are well-trained, professional, with a mind - range, understanding young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. from birth to adulthood Specialized techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation. blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to have fun and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment.

Children's skin diseases are not too dangerous but can also cause discomfort. Parents should be equipped with the necessary knowledge to take the best care of their children.
Doctor Dang Thi Ngoan used to be a lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics - Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Having been granted certificates in Pediatrics at home and abroad such as: Westmead Hospital, Australia; Hai Phong Medical University. Currently, Doctor Ngoan is a pediatrician - neonatologist at the Department of Neonatology at Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.

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