The blister is a slight elevation of a rounded shape on the skin. Most often blisters on the skin of a child appear suddenly and just as imperceptibly disappear. Sometimes a few small peas can merge into one big spot. A blister can appear on almost any part of the body and there are many reasons for it. In this article, we will consider the most frequent reasons for the emergence of these formations and methods of combating them.
Why does the baby have blisters?
Dermal swelling can occur as a result of chemical and thermal effects, due to insect bites or reactions to allergens. The most common cases of the occurrence of "dropsy":
- reaction to the course of treatment with medicinal products;
- fungal diseases;
- viral diseases;
- skin contact with chemicals or thermal burn.
Now, in more detail, we will analyze the causes of the appearance of watery formations on specific parts of the body and the methods of treatment.
Blisters in the arms of the child
If a child touches a hot object or burns with steam, then almost surely after some time on this place there will be a skin reaction in the form of a watery formation. It is best not to touch this place with your hands and put a clean damp cloth. In the nearest hospital, a specialist will determine the degree of burn and treat the injured place. It is not recommended to apply cream or sprays on your own, this can only exacerbate the situation.
Blisters on the arms of a child may appear as a consequence of careless behavior with chemical preparations. Take the rule of hiding bottles and bottles of dangerous chemicals as far and further from the child.
Red blisters in a child can appear on the hands and body as a reaction to a detergent or other substances that constantly and for a long time contact the body. Be sure to take responsibility for the selection of cleaning and cleaning products and monitor the reaction of the baby to new hygiene products: shampoos, shower gels and soap.
Blisters on the legs of a child
Most often this is the result of incorrectly selected shoes. Try not to save and buy a child orthopedic footwear of proven firms so that the foot is formed correctly. If you choose a narrow or intentionally large shoe, this will result in permanent rubbing and damage to the skin.
Particular attention should be paid to the blisters on the legs of the child, if the skin is noticeably red or swollen. Sometimes rubbed places can be misleading and you will miss the onset of a fungal infection.
The child was blistered: what to do?
It should be understood that the blisters on the body of a child are not just external manifestations of the body's reaction, it is a "weak link" on the skin and ideal conditions for the development of infection. If there are no visible mechanical or chemical external factors, we immediately begin to look for the cause and go to the dermatologist.
- Remember, have not you recently changed (within six months) the means for washing or cleaning the house. These substances can accumulate in the subcutaneous tissues for a long time and eventually manifest themselves in this way. Especially quickly it is necessary to act if vomiting or diarrhea, dizziness and fever start in parallel.
- Watery blisters in a child can become a reaction to drugs with prolonged treatment. In this case, it is necessary to make an allergy test for the specific substances in the preparations to exclude relapse.
- This reaction may occur against a background of various autoimmune diseases. For example, skin disorder ( pemphigus ) begins in the mouth and can spread to any part of the body.
- Blisters on the body of the child can occur against the background of an infectious disease: herpes, chicken pox , shingles and ringworm. Be sure to see a specialist and pass all the necessary tests for the appointment of treatment.