Although often more visible than other medical conditions, children’s skin problems tend to be less serious in nature. Although acne, athlete’s foot and lice can be worrisome for a child’s self image, the medical risks involved with such conditions are low. In fact, many skin problems can be treated with over-the-counter medications. In this site learn more about various skin problems and what can be done to alleviate bothersome symptoms
A rash is a reaction of the skin. It can be caused by many things, such as a drug reaction, an infection, or an allergic reaction. Many different agents can cause similar rashes because the skin has a limited number of possible responses. Very often the associated symptoms in addition to the rash help make the diagnosis, such as a history of tick bites, exposure to other ill children or adults, recent antibiotic use, environmental exposures, or prior immunizations.
Most rashes caused by viruses do not harm your child and go away over time without any treatment. However, some childhood rashes have serious or even life-threatening causes. As a parent, you should be familiar with these rashes. Many rashes can look the same, making it difficult to know the exact diagnosis.
Many childhood diseases have bacterial or viral causes and include a rash of some type. As additional vaccines become available, these diseases become less of a threat to your child’s long-term health. A rash of any kind should be taken seriously, however, and may require a trip to the doctor’s office for evaluation. Examples of bacterial and viral rashes include several common childhood illnesses.
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