The most common cause of a child's back rash is prickly heat. This disease is not too dangerous, however, in order to establish an accurate diagnosis, it is better to seek help from a specialist. In some cases, for example, a rash can appear with chickenpox or allergies. Such diseases, if not properly treated, can lead to serious consequences.
What to look for
The appearance of a rash on the back of a child cannot go unnoticed. Parents of the baby will definitely notice even the slightest reddening of the skin while changing clothes or bathing. If reddish spots appear on the back, immediately carefully examine the entire body of the child and measure the temperature. For an accurate diagnosis, you will have to pay attention to many accompanying symptoms. Self-medication is not recommended in this case. An incorrect diagnosis made on your own can cause complications.
Chickenpox
If barely noticeable pimples appear on the back of the child, which outwardly resemble bubbles, then such a symptom may indicate that the baby has contracted chickenpox. The rash first covers specific areas of the skin and then spreads throughout the body. At the same time, the bubbles burst and deliver a lot of unpleasant sensations. Chickenpox is usually accompanied by an increase in body temperature that does not subside for several days.
Chickenpox is a disease that is spread by air or through close contact with an infected person. The best way to treat this disease is to smear each pimple with a small amount of brilliant green. In some cases, a weak solution of potassium permanganate is used. Such procedures should be done not only regularly, but almost constantly (up to 10 times a day).
Measles
Measles is accompanied not only by the appearance of a rash on the child's back, but also by a high body temperature. At the same time, the baby's mucous membranes become very inflamed, the eyes turn red, a cough and a runny nose appear. The rash in this case is very bright in color. Acne is usually red and inflamed.
Measles is a very dangerous disease. If symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. Otherwise, the disease can cause many chronic diseases, such as bronchitis or even pneumonia.
Prickly heat
Miliaria is the most common and harmless cause of a child's back rash. Small pimples appear on any part of the skin, and most often in infants. The prickly heat usually goes away within a few days. Parents in this case need to pay attention to the clothes and hygiene of the child.
Small rashes can occur, for example, from clothes that are too warm, which makes the baby constantly sweating, or if there is too much dirt on the skin if you rarely bathe your baby. Miliaria is much easier to prevent by giving proper attention to your child and what they are wearing.
Allergic reaction
A back rash can also be a manifestation of an allergy. If you have pimples, try to remember what your baby has eaten over the past few days. The child is likely to have eaten too much sweets, citrus fruits, or brightly colored fruits.
Allergy pimples constantly itch and itch. The temperature rises only on rare occasions. You can fight allergies with the help of special medications, but first of all, you need to give the child activated charcoal.
