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A rash on a child's face can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the baby grabs his face with dirty hands or does not wash himself after eating. In other cases, the appearance of a rash indicates the onset of a disease, and it is accompanied by certain symptoms that make it possible to make a diagnosis.

Based on the appearance of the rash, without additional research, it will not be possible to confidently determine the disease that caused it. To exclude dangerous causes, you should consult a doctor. However, it is useful for parents to know when a child may develop a rash. From the article you will learn what red rashes, transparent blisters and white pimples on a child’s face indicate.

Causes of cheek allergies in children

One of the most common types of allergies in children occurs on the cheeks. Moreover, infants are more susceptible to this symptom.

The child’s body turns out to be not as strong as we would like. As a result, there is an increased risk of penetration of large quantities of aggressive substances . In order to protect the baby from unwanted risks, it is advisable to exclude potentially allergenic foods from the diet of a nursing mother.

It should be noted that the period of transition to artificial feeding is potentially dangerous. The fact is that many infants cannot tolerate cow's milk protein, which is often used to prepare infant formula.

Pediatricians note that the introduction of complementary foods also requires a special approach. It is advisable to introduce a new product in microscopic doses in order to monitor the effect on the immune system and analyze the condition of the infant. Often, unwanted disruptions associated with immunity appear when tasting juices, fruits, and eggs.

In reality, risks are associated not only with diet. Other groups of potentially dangerous substances can also lead to allergies on the cheeks:

House dust.
Plant pollen.
Mold fungi.
Medicines (primarily penicillin, sulfonamides, salicylates);
Pet hair.
Children's cosmetics: shampoos, creams, soaps.
Overheating or hypothermia.

In order to understand what leads to malfunctions of the immune system, it is advisable to consult an experienced doctor for diagnostics and a reliable diagnosis.

Herpes simplex

Causative agent: herpes simplex virus. There are two types: herpes simplex virus type I causes rashes in the mouth, type II - in the genital area and anus.

Method of transmission: airborne droplets and contact (kissing, shared household items, etc.).

Immunity: not developed, the disease occurs with periodic exacerbations due to stress or other infections (ARVI, etc.).

Incubation period: 4-6 days.

Contagious period: all the time of rash.

Manifestations: a few days before the rash appears, itching and soreness of the skin may occur. Then a group of closely spaced bubbles will appear in this place. The temperature rises extremely rarely.

Treatment: special antiviral ointments, for example with acyclovir, etc.

Important: use the ointment immediately after itching and pain occur, even before blisters appear. In this case, rashes may not occur at all.

Symptoms

Allergies in a child may have various skin manifestations:

Swelling of the face.
The appearance of red spots accompanied by itching: diathesis.
Severe redness of the cheeks and the formation of itchy bursting blisters: eczema;
Atopic dermatitis, which is considered the most serious and dangerous manifestation of the disease.

It should be noted that initially the rash appears on the face, and then spreads to other parts of the body. Such manifestations, which are left without proper attention, can serve as an impetus for the deterioration of health. In severe forms of allergies, bronchial asthma and Quincke's edema may occur.

In most cases, the manifestation of an allergic reaction is typical for children under 5 years . At the same time, the state of health turns out to be vulnerable due to the imperfection of the immune system, external and internal factors, and negative genetic predisposition.

It should be noted that imperfection of the skin can lead to an allergy on the face to frost, so in such circumstances it is advisable to consult a pediatrician for consultation and lubricate the child’s face with a special cream before going for a walk. By taking these aspects into account, you can reduce the risks associated with the development of an allergic reaction in young children.

Chickenpox, or chickenpox

Pathogen: Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV).

Method of transmission: airborne. It is transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person by talking, coughing, or sneezing.

Immunity to chickenpox: lifelong. Produced either as a result of illness or after vaccination. In children whose mothers had chickenpox or were vaccinated against it, immunity to chickenpox is transmitted from the mother in utero and persists for the first 6-12 months of life.

Incubation period: from 10 to 23 days.

Infectious period: the entire period of the rash is 5 days after the last rash.

Manifestations: red dots appear simultaneously with a rise in temperature. However, sometimes the temperature may remain normal or rise slightly. The spots very quickly turn into single vesicles filled with a clear yellowish liquid. Soon they dry out and become crusty. A distinctive feature of chickenpox is a rash on the head under the hair and on the mucous membranes (in the mouth, on the eyelid, etc.). Very often this rash itches.

Treatment: chicken pox goes away on its own, so treatment can only be symptomatic: lower the temperature, treat the itchy rash with brilliant green (so that by scratching the blisters, the child does not introduce additional infection there), give an antihistamine to make itching less. You can swim if you have chickenpox! But at the same time, you should not rub the affected areas; instead, you need to gently blot them with a towel.

Important: you need to use brilliant green or other dyes (fucorcin, etc.) in order not to miss the next rash, because only old spots will be smeared. It is also easier to track the appearance of the last outbreak of the rash.

Basic principles of treating cheek allergies

Allergic reactions of children deserve special attention from parents. You need to be prepared for the fact that the treatment course can be long and require painstaking analysis of the child’s environment.

It is imperative to contact an experienced doctor to further identify the causative agent of the disease. After you have managed to detect the provoking allergen, you need to try to exclude even the slightest contact with it. If such actions are not taken, the risks of further development of allergies and deterioration of health are quite high.

If skin manifestations of allergies are very disturbing, it is allowed to use moisturizing creams and ointments, herbal decoctions when washing. Such products should have a calming effect and help eliminate the manifestations of the inflammatory process.

It is important to note that when treating diathesis, it may be sufficient to remove the allergen from the child’s contact area. However, for eczema or dermatitis, it is advisable to use antihistamines and follow a strict diet. If a child suffers from serious health problems, only comprehensive treatment is required, which will be developed by a pediatrician and an allergist. It is highly undesirable to take active actions on your own.

Let's alleviate the condition

Allergy is not a disease, but a manifestation of increased sensitivity of the body. The degree of sensitivity in a child cannot be changed, but his condition can be alleviated.

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Keep your baby breastfed for as long as possible. (Refusal to breastfeed is an extreme measure that can be taken to temporarily transfer the child to a medicinal formula. In this case, breast milk must be expressed so that after a couple of weeks, when the baby becomes better, you can return to the previous diet.)
Avoid food and other allergens.
Avoid using antibacterial agents in your household so that in pursuit of sterility you do not harm the child’s skin barrier.
Choose clothes for your baby made from natural materials.
Protect his skin from scratching by putting special mittens on his hands.
Use ointments prescribed by your doctor.
Bathe your child regularly . After all, if you constantly smear the skin with ointment and do not wash it, the dust that settles on top clogs the pores, and besides, bathing in warm water makes the baby’s condition easier.

Roseola

(sudden exanthema, sixth disease)

Causative agent: another representative of the glorious family of herpes viruses is herpes virus type 6.

Method of transmission: airborne. The infection spreads through talking, socializing, sneezing, etc.

Immunity: after illness - lifelong. Children under 4 months have immunity received in utero from their mother. Incubation period: 3-7 days.

Infectious period: throughout the illness.

Manifestations: sudden rise in temperature and after 3-5 days its spontaneous decrease. Simultaneously with the normalization of the temperature, a pink, small- and medium-spotted rash appears. It is located mainly on the torso and, as a rule, does not cause itching. Goes away on its own after 5 days.

Treatment: only symptomatic therapy - drinking plenty of fluids, lowering the temperature, etc.

The herpes virus worsens due to stress or infections, such as ARVI.

The disease goes away on its own, there are practically no complications.

Roseola is often called pseudorubella, because. the skin manifestations of these diseases are very similar. A distinctive feature of roseola is the appearance of rashes after a drop in temperature.

Important: as in the case of enteroviral stomatitis, a rash that does not appear on the first day of illness is often regarded as allergic. Sometimes it is really difficult to distinguish them, but an allergic rash, as a rule, itches quite a lot, but with roseola there should be no itching.

Hand-foot-mouth syndrome

(from the English name Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease, HFMD), or enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthema.

Pathogen: enteroviruses.

Mode of transmission: fecal-oral and airborne. The virus is transmitted from person to person through communication, conversation, and the use of common household items (dishes, toys, bed, etc.).

Incubation period: from 2 days to 3 weeks, on average about 7 days. Infectious period: from the onset of the disease.

Manifestations: first the temperature rises and stomatitis begins: rashes on the oral mucosa, pain when eating, excessive salivation. The temperature lasts 3-5 days, often accompanied by diarrhea, and in some cases a runny nose and cough. On the second or third day of illness, a rash appears in the form of single blisters or small spots.

Treatment: there is no specific treatment; symptomatic drugs are used to reduce fever and relieve pain during stomatitis. The disease goes away on its own; complications are possible only if a bacterial or fungal infection occurs in the oral cavity.

It is not easy to make a diagnosis of enteroviral vesicular stomatitis, because... The rash does not appear immediately and is very often regarded as a manifestation of an allergy.

Important: despite the active use of various painkillers in the treatment of stomatitis, the first few days it may be very painful for a child to eat. In such cases, it is good to use the most liquid food possible (milk, dairy products, milkshakes, baby food for babies, soups, etc.) and give it through a straw. Be sure to monitor the temperature of the food: it should not be cold or too hot - only warm.

Diagnosis of the disease

Experienced specialists are able to draw a conclusion about the type of allergen based on the type of rash. The rashes that appear are divided into primary and secondary.

The primary ones include:

Papule. They are nodular formations that manifest as swelling and redness above the skin. Pressing the nodules causes them to change their color to white. The size of papules can vary from three to thirty millimeters. The smaller their size, the more painless the allergic rash goes.
Pustule. It is a purulent manifestation that occurs in severe forms of the disease. A purulent core forms inside the resulting rash. When you click on it, the color scheme does not change. Pustules are divided into superficial and deep. After deep pustules, scars form on the skin.
Urtica. On the skin in the cheek area they form in the form of blisters. At the site of their formation, severe burning and itching is observed. As a rule, blisters deflate within one day. Subsequently, peeling of the skin is observed.
Vesicle. It is a formed tubercle filled with clear or pinkish liquid. The size of the tubercle does not exceed ten millimeters in diameter. Involves separation of the skin due to an allergic reaction. As a rule, vesicles are formed from a contact type of allergy.

Prevention

Carrying out preventive measures helps prevent the development of an allergic reaction that leads to reddening of the cheeks in adults. Experts advise regularly adhering to the following recommendations:

eat foods enriched with fiber and plant elements;
exclude unhealthy foods from the diet;
quit smoking and alcohol or significantly reduce their consumption;
do not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time;
use special cosmetics for skin care in cold or hot weather;
use household chemicals only when absolutely necessary;
Avoid contact with known allergy triggers.

Allergies on the cheeks in adults are reflected in the form of redness and rash. There are a significant number of possible factors that can provoke an allergic reaction. It is recommended to immediately consult a specialist and undergo a course of treatment. This will prevent the development of complications.

Types of allergic reactions

Allergy-related redness on the cheek of an adult can be caused by various factors. Doctors identify the following types of allergic reactions, which cause irritation on the face in the form of red spots of varying sizes:

Respiratory. Most often, it appears in the spring or autumn seasons. Pollen from various plants and poplar fluff act as irritants.
Contact. This type of allergy develops when allergens come into direct contact with the skin. Women are the most likely to experience contact allergies. Red spots appear on a woman’s face as a result of using low-quality, expired or unsuitable cosmetic products.
Food. Food acts as an irritating factor. The manifestation of allergies depends on the individual characteristics of the human body. The initial sign of a food allergic reaction is usually irritation of the skin on the face in the form of red spots.

The process of formation of redness on the cheeks under the influence of allergens occurs suddenly. A rash forms on the skin, which can appear in the form of reddish dots, vesicular formations, swollen blisters, scaly spots or a continuous covering. A rash that forms on the cheek of an adult leads to the fact that they begin to itch constantly. The skin in the cheek area takes on a red color with varying shades of saturation, and swelling in the affected area is also observed.

Folk remedies

The most popular recipes for removing redness from the cheeks are:

The affected area is treated with aloe juice twice a day. To do this, take an aloe leaf and cut it in half lengthwise.
Tincture of seventy percent alcohol and propolis. It is necessary to add twenty grams of propolis to one hundred grams of alcohol and let it stand for fourteen days. Wipe your cheeks with the resulting tincture before and after sleep.
Using cabbage compress. Twenty procedures will be required. To prepare the compress, you need to drive the cabbage leaves through a meat grinder. Wrap the resulting consistency in gauze and apply it to the problem area for half an hour. Perform the procedure three times a day.
Using calendula in liquid or cross form. Rubbing the cheeks is done twice a day.
Plantain juice is used before bedtime. To obtain it, you will need to collect plantain leaves and squeeze out the juice.
You can use a collection of herbs such as chamomile, string and horsetail. The collection is applied by washing the face.
Butter-based ointment without salt. To make an ointment, you need to melt one hundred grams of butter, adding ten grams of wax and a tablespoon of propolis. Place the mixture on low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Apply the resulting consistency morning and evening until the redness completely disappears.
Garlic tincture shows high effectiveness in the fight against complicated rashes. To prepare the tincture, you will need a half-liter jar of grated garlic, which must be filled with alcohol. The resulting mass must be infused for ten days. Use the consistency to apply twice a day.

When using folk remedies, you need to know that the presence of redness in the cheek area prohibits the use of cleansing cosmetics for the skin. Washing your face with warm water should be eliminated or reduced to a minimum. This leads to even greater irritation of the affected area.