Zolotuch in children behind the ears

Zolotuha - the name of exudative diathesis, which is considered to be a manifestation of dermatitis at an early stage, has been known since our grandmothers and grandfathers. Basically, this disease affects the area behind the ears and most often it affects children from two to ten years old. Zolotuha behind the ears of the baby is much less common.

Zolotukha behind the ears - the symptoms

So, how does scrofula look behind the ears? Zolotuha is expressed in the form of an allergic reaction, leading to the formation of peeling spots, covered with a crust of golden color. Affected areas cause severe itching. When combing these scales, under them you can find a wet surface of the skin pink. If you do not start treatment on time, spots may appear on your face and head. The last stage is characterized by the formation of painful cracks.

Among other signs, there may be discharge from the ears and nose, inflammation of the eyes.

Seriousness of this disease can not be underestimated. If you do not take up her treatment in a timely manner, scrofula can go into a more dangerous form - tuberculosis. However, do not be afraid of it, with the right approach, scrofula can be cured much faster and easier than tuberculosis. The main thing is timely diagnosis and a responsible approach to treatment.

Zolotukha behind the ears - the reasons for the appearance

  1. Sometimes scrofula is caused by the abuse of sweet or other foods that contribute to the emergence of an active allergic reaction.
  2. In most cases, the main causes are hereditary predisposition. A high risk of getting scrofula has children whose parents have had syphilis, tuberculosis and various oncological diseases.
  3. It is noted that children of elderly parents are more susceptible to scrofula than their peers, whose fathers and mothers are much younger.
  4. Non-hygienic living conditions and poor nutrition also provoke scrofula.

Zolotukha behind the ears - treatment

Than to treat such unpleasant scrofula behind ears?

  1. First of all, you should exclude sweets and other allergenic products from the menu. It is important that the child's diet is rich in vitamins A, B, C and D. Often, doctors prescribe to sick children fish oil, containing vitamin D.
  2. For topical use advise Sudokrem, zinc ointment , beponen or fukortsin.
  3. Traditional medicine recommends every night to bathe the baby in the broths of herbs (oak bark, tri-colored violet, etc.) to relieve itching and inflammation. Also use oral infusions and decoctions (for example, mother-and-stepmother).

However, before starting treatment, consult a doctor, because not always what helps one will be useful to another.