What are the common skin diseases in children?

Children are still young, so their body resistance is relatively weak, so they are more susceptible to the impact and trouble of some diseases. For example, many children are prone to some skin diseases due to their delicate skin. Here we will give you a detailed introduction to common skin diseases in children. We hope that parents will do a good job of correct prevention and treatment to help their children avoid these adverse effects.

Childhood eczema is the most common skin disease in children. The main areas of skin lesions are the cheeks, eyebrows, behind the ears, scalp and buttocks, while in older children, the main areas are the fingertips, elbows, orbital fossa and other parts. The skin is often scratched, red and oozing due to itching. Over time, the local skin becomes thick and hard. Eczema is an allergic inflammatory skin disease with a relatively complex cause that has not been clearly defined so far. Children with eczema often have an allergic constitution, which is the main factor causing eczema. Other factors such as sunlight, humidity and heat, cosmetics, soap, and fur can induce eczema. Eating fish, eggs, etc. can also aggravate eczema. Eczema is divided into three types according to the course of disease and the manifestation of rash: acute, subacute and chronic.

Prevention and treatment of eczema:

(1) Systemic treatment: In the acute and subacute stages and when the skin lesions are extensive, use calcium gluconate, vitamin C, and antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine and chlorpheniramine under the guidance of a doctor. If accompanied by infection and fever, antibiotics can be added.

(2) Local treatment: In the acute stage, when redness, swelling, erosion and exudation are obvious, use boric acid water for wet compresses, and apply zinc oxide oil, Bio-Bene, etc. externally. The principle of treatment in the subacute stage is to reduce inflammation and relieve itching. Calamine lotion, eczema cream, etc. can be used. In the chronic stage, it is used to relieve itching and promote the absorption of dermal inflammatory infiltration. Black bean oil ointment, eczema cream, and Aloesone ointment can be used.

(3) Home care: First, identify suspected pathogenic factors and eliminate them. For example, if you suspect you are allergic to milk, boil the milk for a longer time to denature the protein or replace the milk powder to reduce allergens. Eat less or no fish, shrimp, beef, mutton, eggs, spicy and other irritating foods. Avoid feeding too much food to maintain normal digestion. Do not use soap to wash the affected area. Prevent children from scratching the affected area when they are itchy to avoid secondary infection. The underwear should be clean, loose and soft, made of pure cotton, not disposable diapers. Wash and change diapers frequently, and take a bath on time. Keep hygiene.

From the above introduction, we can find that eczema is one of the common skin diseases in children. Therefore, every parent needs to have a comprehensive understanding of the care and maintenance of children’s skin in life. If some skin problems are found, the most scientific and effective treatment and solutions should be adopted to reduce adverse effects.