If you see a child's skin rashes in the form of vesicles or pustules - always consult a doctor! These rashes can be symptoms of a very infectious skin disease - impetigo. It can infect both an adult and a child. There are three stages of this disease:
- red spots causing painful sensations;
- bubbles;
- scabs that look like honey crusts.
In addition, there is a so-called bullous form of the disease. Most often bullous impetigo occurs in newborns. At the same time large bubbles are formed on the baby's skin, filled with serous-purulent contents. After the opening in place of the bubble, a crust is formed. The general condition of the sick child is often satisfactory, other symptoms are not expressed.
Types of impetigo
Depending on the type of pathogen impetigo is divided into three types.
- Streptococcal impetigo. The most common form of impetigo in children is jumping - it is caused by streptococcus. In the corner of the mouth, the child has a small vial, then it bursts and a crust forms in its place.
- Staphylococcal impetigo. This form of the disease is characterized by damage to the hair follicles. On the head of the child appear pustules, which then turn into yellowish crusts.
- Vulgar impetigo in children, that is, a mixed form, is the most difficult in treatment.
Most often, impetigo appears on the face around the mouth and nose, although it can be on any areas of the skin. Infection is easily transferred from the diseased area of the skin to a healthy one. The rapid spread of the disease occurs in children's groups: the child touches the infected place, and then touches a healthy child, to toys and other things. Also, infection occurs with various skin lesions: cuts, scratches, injuries, etc.
Treatment of impetigo in children
For the treatment of streptococcal and other forms of impetigo, antibiotic ointments are used in children (for example, erythromycin and
It is necessary to take vitamins that strengthen immunity. In case of impetigo, a child should follow a diet, eat foods rich in vitamin C, avoid excessive consumption of sugar.
Do not delay the treatment of impetigo in the child, as this can lead to negative consequences and various complications of the internal organs.