What is the cause of dermatitis in children?

Many parents will encounter the phenomenon of dermatitis in their children during the process of raising them. At this time, parents will find it very strange, because children are generally raised very well and should not be exposed to bad things, so many parents do not know what the reason is. But in fact, if you don’t pay attention to your child’s life, it may cause dermatitis. So let’s learn about the causes of childhood dermatitis below.

1. Animal substances include animal toxins, secretions, fur, etc. Plant matter is the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of certain plants;

2. Chemical substances are the main cause of allergic contact dermatitis, and there are many types, including metals such as nickel and chromium and their products;

3.3. Daily necessities such as soap, washing powder, plastic and rubber; cosmetics such as balm, perfume, make-up, hair dye, etc.;

4.4. Chemical raw materials such as gasoline, paints, dyes, and external medicines such as cooling oil and wind oil.

The first step in treating contact dermatitis in children is to eliminate the sensitizing factors. After contact with allergenic or toxic substances, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Avoid scratching and do not wash with hot water or alkaline soap. Secondly, take oral antipruritic and desensitizing drugs, such as prodrug, diphenhydramine, etc.

If necessary, calcium gluconate and vitamin C can be injected intravenously. In severe cases, small doses of hormones can be taken. Antibiotics can be used in combination when there is secondary infection. Finally, choose appropriate topical medications according to the characteristics of skin damage. When the rash is severely edematous and there is erosion and exudation, use 3% boric acid water for cold wet compresses, four to six times a day, each time for twenty minutes.

When the rash is red and swollen without erosion or exudation, calamine lotion can be applied externally. When the rash is mainly composed of papules, scales and scabs, hormone ointments such as beclomethasone propionate and hydrocortisone butyrate can be applied externally. Treatment of contact dermatitis in children should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

Now you know what causes childhood dermatitis, so you must pay attention to these aspects in your life in the future, so that your children can effectively avoid dermatitis and grow better. If your children have dermatitis, I believe you will find it very troublesome, and it will also be very bad for your children.