Category: Children’s Skin Problems

Contact dermatitis is a rash that occurs due to skin contact with an irritating or allergenic substance. Main symptoms include: Treatment involves avoiding the irritating substance, using cold compresses to soothe the skin, and applying gentle moisturizers. The doctor may prescribe topical steroid creams for inflammation relief in some cases.

To protect your child’s skin from dryness during winter, follow these tips:

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes circular patches on the skin. Prevention includes:

To protect your child from heat rash during summer, follow these steps:

Skin rash in children can have many causes, the most common include:  Persistent or severe rashes may indicate a serious health problem such as measles. If your child has other symptoms like fever, consult the doctor immediately.

Diaper rash is common among infants and children and should be treated promptly to prevent worsening. Recommended options include:  If the rash persists or worsens, antifungal creams may be needed twice daily, and if no improvement is seen within 7 days, consult a doctor for further treatment.

You can use topical steroid creams prescribed by the doctor to treat inflammation, applied twice daily for a short period depending on severity. For sensitive areas, non-steroidal creams may also be used. Some effective home treatments include:

Eczema is a common skin condition that appears as dryness, itching, redness, and irritation of the skin. To relieve it, you can follow these steps: Clothing and Environment Care: