What is acute rash in young children?
Toddler exanthema, also called the sixth disease, is a common infectious disease that mostly occurs in children under 2 years old. Because its symptoms are similar to other infectious diseases, such as measles, rubella, etc., it is easily misdiagnosed. The disease is mainly caused by human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) and human herpes virus 7. The transmission route of acute rash in young children is mainly droplet transmission, but it can also be transmitted through daily necessities such as furniture, clothing, toys, etc. Young children\’s immune systems are not yet fully developed and they are susceptible to infection.
How to identify acute rash in young children?
The early symptoms of acute rash in young children are an itchy throat, red spots inside the throat and on the throat isthmus, and the mucous membranes on both sides of the cheeks may be slightly congested; 1 to 2 days later, some faint rashes will appear on the cheeks, roots of limbs and trunk. , the rash varies in size, appears red, may also be pink or light red, and does not appear nodular. It will feel smooth when touched by hand. Press the skin gently, and its color will disappear and quickly return to its original color. , this phenomenon is called \”Baye\’s sign\”. The rash is generally not itchy, and does not appear like a \”garland-shaped\” rash like scarlet fever or rubella, so it can be easily distinguished from other diseases.
How to treat acute rash in young children?
There is no specific treatment for acute rash in young children, and symptomatic treatment is mainly used. During the peak period of fever, active cooling should be carried out to maintain indoor air circulation to prevent children from catching cold after sweating. It is necessary to give more boiled water, lozenges, milk, etc., and observe whether the rash spreads due to drinking super cold liquids. Topical corticosteroids and antibiotics should be avoided for viral rashes. For those with local itching, you can apply cooling and antipruritic ointments. If your child has mild symptoms of discomfort, you can take symptomatic relief drugs, such as antipyretics, cough suppressants and anti-allergic drugs. In addition, it is equally important for children to drink more water and supplement nutrients such as vitamin C.
Notes
1. Actively prevent and prevent children from being exposed to sources of viral infection;
2. When the condition is serious, you should seek medical treatment in time and accept the doctor\’s guidance;
3. For children, adequate rest is very important. Parents should give their children high-quality rest to increase their nutrition and immune function;
4. Parents need to change their children\’s clothes, furniture, bedding, etc. in a timely manner and clean them regularly to prevent their children from being infected again.
Summary
Acute rash in young children is a common infectious disease caused by viruses, especially in social settings such as kindergartens and nurseries. In addition to paying attention to prevention, children also need attention and reasonable treatment during the disease. In addition to providing their children with adequate nutrition and good rest, parents also need to pay attention to personal hygiene to reduce the risk of infection, pay attention to changes in their children\’s bodies at all times, and seek medical attention in time. Only in this way can acute rashes in young children be prevented and treated more effectively.
