Most parents mistakenly think that redness on a child's cheeks indicates good health. Of course, there is a slight blush, but at the same time it should not be accompanied by capillary streaks, peeling and pimples. Therefore, the reasons for the appearance of red cheeks in a baby can be completely different, but almost always they talk about the occurrence of any health problems that require the help of a doctor.
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It is impossible to unequivocally determine the cause of red cheeks in a child; here you cannot do without a medical examination, since there may be a lot of reasons for this. Redness on the cheeks can appear due to overheating when the child is dressed too warmly. In this case, it will be enough to change his clothes and give him a drink of water.
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A high fever can also cause a baby to have red cheeks. Therefore, in this case, before taking any further action, you must first measure your body temperature.
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In some cases, redness of the cheeks may appear due to an allergic reaction. But in order to start treating allergies, it is necessary to identify the allergen and eliminate it. Usually in this case, antiallergic creams or drugs are prescribed.
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Redness on the cheeks can cause erythema infection. A few days before the appearance of red spots in a child, symptoms of a cold occur, accompanied by a headache, fever, vomiting or nausea.
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Red spots may appear due to a disease of systemic lupus erythematosus. It also manifests itself as erythema, but usually spreads from the tip of the nose to the cheeks, in the form of a butterfly. It can also be accompanied by a rash, as with measles.
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Baby roseola is also a consequence of the appearance of red spots on the cheeks. It can be determined by a sharp increase in the child's body temperature and the appearance of loose stools with mucus after three or four days. But cough and runny nose are absent.
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Diathesis is a common cause of red cheeks in a child. It is because of this that a list of products that are prohibited to nursing mothers hang in maternity hospitals. This reaction can be caused by ordinary semolina porridge, despite the fact that it is considered very useful. It is better to feed children with cereals cooked at home. The safest of them is buckwheat. A large number of flour products can also cause diathesis. Basically, diathesis passes without serious consequences for the body, but do not forget that it can also cause persistent allergies.
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Remember that self-medication is prohibited, so it is better to see a doctor when red cheeks first appear. Only a qualified specialist will prescribe the correct and effective treatment for you.
