What is the treatment for papular dermatitis in children?

Female friends who have become mothers may have had similar experiences. When their children are young, they often find red spots on their bodies. This is a symptom of papular dermatitis. So what should you do if your child suffers from papular dermatitis? Since the child is young, we cannot use medicine randomly on our own. What is the best treatment method? Let me introduce it to you below.

The onset age of papular dermatitis in children is usually between 2 and 9 years old, and it is more common in summer and autumn. Children often have a history of playing with sand or contact with rough surfaces. The skin lesions are polygonal or round papules ranging in size from a needle tip to a millet grain, with flat or dome tops, normal skin color, grayish white or light red, and numerous in number; the center is dense but not fused, showing mild lichenification, with scattered papules around it; sometimes the surface of the papules is covered with fine bran-like scales. It often occurs on the back of the hands, wrists and forearms, and occasionally on the elbows, knees, backs of feet and trunk. There are generally no subjective symptoms, but mild itching may occur sometimes.

The cause of papular dermatitis in children is unknown. It is generally believed to be related to contact with certain objects or friction stimulation. Generally speaking, if it is not treated, it will disappear on its own after a few years, but the course of the disease is slow and lasts for a long time.

However, this kind of skin inflammation is often accompanied by itching, so it is unbearable for children. They always can't help scratching, so as not to cause other symptoms. Generally, it can be relieved by applying topical ointments.

In daily life, pay attention to children's skin hygiene, bathe them every day, and pay attention to their diet. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

I believe that everyone now has a certain understanding of childhood papular dermatitis. Sometimes this is an inevitable experience for children in their childhood, and there is currently no particularly effective treatment. Once suffering from this symptom, try to prevent your child from scratching all the time. You can apply some topical ointments to relieve itching to help your child get through this stage smoothly.