Summer Skin Rashes
Summer Skin Rashes
Every year around this time my son tends to get some kind of rash. Whether they get heat rash or worse, being outdoors along with the heat and humidity makes children more prone to skin irritations.
Here are some tips on decoding some of theses rashes.
INSECT BITES- You’re child has one or more itchy, raised bumps. Over the counter Anti itching products can usually relieve this. Call the doctor if severe pain, crusting or pus develops. These can be a sign of an allergic reaction or infection
ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS- Your child may have lines or streaks of itchy red bumps and blisters. This is caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac. You can wash infected area with warm water and apply hydrocortisone lotion. For severe itching, a prescription may be needed.
IMPETIGO-Your Child has raised red lesions with crust or blisters. The cause of this varies but can come from contagious Staph or Strep Bacteria, common at summer camps. This is cured by an antibiotic.
Natasha Browning
Every year around this time my son tends to get some kind of rash. Whether they get heat rash or worse, being outdoors along with the heat and humidity makes children more prone to skin irritations.
Here are some tips on decoding some of theses rashes.
INSECT BITES- You’re child has one or more itchy, raised bumps. Over the counter Anti itching products can usually relieve this. Call the doctor if severe pain, crusting or pus develops. These can be a sign of an allergic reaction or infection
ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS- Your child may have lines or streaks of itchy red bumps and blisters. This is caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac. You can wash infected area with warm water and apply hydrocortisone lotion. For severe itching, a prescription may be needed.
IMPETIGO-Your Child has raised red lesions with crust or blisters. The cause of this varies but can come from contagious Staph or Strep Bacteria, common at summer camps. This is cured by an antibiotic.
Natasha Browning
8/25/2005
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