Not allergies, but itches: Belgorod residents were told why ointments with a rash can harm

The therapist Anna Zheleznyakova told Belgorod residents what can lead to the treatment of rashes with ointment from allergies. She explained how to avoid mistakes in such a situation.

The Right Approach to the Problem

In the heat, spots, red dots or small bubbles often appear on the child's skin after walking, resting at the sea or in the country. Many parents mistakenly mistake a rash for an allergy and begin self-treatment with an antihistamine gel or hormonal ointment.

Doctor-therapist Anna Zheleznyakova called this decision dangerous. Sweating, contact dermatitis, insect bites, fungal infection and the manifestation of viral diseases may look similar, but require a different approach. Medications that help in one condition may not work or worsen the situation in another.

In the summer, the child’s skin is constantly under increased stress. Before applying anything to it, you should understand the cause of the rash. There is no universal remedy.

Sweating

The most common problem in the heat is sweating. It occurs due to inefficient work of sweat glands and prolonged moisturization of the skin. Small red or transparent bubbles most often appear on the neck, chest, back, in the folds of the skin and under the diaper.

When sweating, there is usually no high fever and severe pain, although the child may itch due to irritation. He needs to provide coolness, air baths, light cotton clothes and regular bathing. If you continue to wrap the baby and apply fatty creams, the problem will only intensify.

Contact dermatitis

Often the rash appears where the skin is in contact with the irritant. With contact dermatitis, the skin turns red, may peel, itch, sometimes bubbles appear.

Many parents believe it is a food allergy. But if the rash is limited to the place of contact, the cause is most often external, not in the diet.

Insect bites

In most children, insect bites cause only slight redness and itching. But sometimes there is pronounced swelling, dense red knots and blisters.

If the bite site is heavily combed, there is a risk of attaching a bacterial infection. It is worth seeing a doctor if it became hot, painful, pus or fever appeared.

Fungus

Fungal skin diseases can be obtained after visiting swimming pools, beaches and sports sections. The rash is usually rounded with a brighter inflamed edge and a light center. The focus gradually increases and may peel. In this case, you can not self-medicate.

The use of hormonal ointments when mistakenly taking a fungus for an allergy can temporarily relieve redness, but will lead to the spread of infection, which will complicate diagnosis and treatment.

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