What are the types of baby rashes?

In real life, rashes on babies' skin are a common skin disease. Rashes on babies' skin can easily cause itching, redness and swelling of the skin, and can also easily affect the baby's skin health. Baby rashes are divided into many types, and different types have different symptoms and treatments. Generally, the more common ones are roseola or rubella.

What are the types of baby rashes?

The most contagious measles rash

Characteristics of the rash: It first appears on the sides of the neck and behind the ears, and then red papules appear all over the body, and some parts may merge into large macules. After the fever subsides, fine powdery flakes will appear on the skin, leaving dark spots that will disappear after a period of time.

Characteristics of the disease: Infants under 6 months old can be protected by maternal antibodies, so the age of onset is concentrated after 6 months, and the incidence rate gradually decreases in children after 5 years old. The disease mostly occurs in winter and spring, but the possibility of disease occurring in other seasons is not ruled out. When an attack occurs, there is usually a high fever accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose and cough. A rash will appear on the first 1 to 2 days of fever, and spots may be found on the oral mucosa on the 2 to 3 days. People with severe measles are more dangerous, so they need to be closely monitored.

Rubella rash that goes away the fastest

Characteristics of the rash: The rash disappears quickly, gradually subsides on the second day, and is basically gone on the third day. Pale red papules start on the face and neck and quickly spread all over the body, with fewer on the limbs.

Characteristics of the disease: Children aged 6 months to preschool are susceptible. After being infected, there are mild symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as general discomfort, sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, etc. in the early stage, and the body temperature is usually not too high. A rash may appear on the body on the day of fever or the next day.

Roseola's most secretive rash

Characteristics of the rash: A systemic red or pink rash, about 2 to 3 mm in diameter, which fades when pressed and reappears when released. Because it is usually not itchy and the rash disappears quickly without leaving any marks, it is not easy to detect.

Characteristics of the disease: This disease mostly occurs in infants under 2 years old and rarely in older children. It is also called pediatric emergency. The onset is very "violent", with children suddenly having a high fever that can reach over 39°C. Some children will have convulsions due to high fever at the beginning of the disease, but usually only once and for a very short time, and everything will be back to normal after the convulsion. The fever will recur after it subsides, usually lasting for 3 to 4 days. There will be no other cold symptoms, but instead symptoms of digestive tract diseases such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. After the fever subsides, small rashes will slowly spread from the trunk to the face and limbs. After about 2 to 3 days, the rash will completely disappear without leaving any trace or skin flaking. It has no effect on the baby's health and it will not happen again after it happens once.

The most important parts of the rash for hand, foot and mouth disease

Characteristics of the rash: Mainly concentrated in the mouth, hands, soles of the feet and other parts. The rash is the size of millet grains or mung beans, and is small gray-white blisters or red papules with red surroundings. Clinically, it has the "four no" characteristics of no pain, no itching, no scab and no scar.

Characteristics of the disease: It is an enterovirus infection disease, which usually starts with fever, usually around 38°C. Children with mild symptoms may have early symptoms similar to upper respiratory tract infection, such as coughing, runny nose and drooling. Some children may also experience nausea, vomiting and other reactions. The rash begins to appear 1 to 2 days after the fever develops, usually on the hands, feet, and buttocks. Some children do not have fever and their condition is mild. In most children, the temperature will drop and the rash will disappear within a week.

The condition of severe patients progresses rapidly, and within 1 to 5 days of onset, they will develop meningitis, encephalitis, pulmonary edema, circulatory disorders, etc., manifested by poor spirits, drowsiness, easiness, headache, vomiting, and even coma; limb tremors, muscle spasms, eye movement disorders; rapid breathing, difficulty breathing; cyanosis of the lips; coughing up white, pink or bloody foamy sputum; pale complexion; cold limbs; cyanosis of fingers and toes; shallow and rapid pulse or weakened or even disappeared pulse, and increased or decreased blood pressure. In very rare cases, the condition is serious and can even lead to death.

The most dangerous rash of scarlet fever

Rash characteristics: Evenly distributed, diffuse, congested, pinpoint-sized papules. The child's body will become red, as if due to excessive sun exposure. The rash fades when pressed and is accompanied by an itchy sensation. The rash usually reaches its peak within 48 hours, then begins to fade in the order in which the rash appeared, and will disappear completely within 2 to 3 days. After the rash subsides, skin desquamation begins to occur.

Characteristics of the disease: Scarlet fever is highly contagious, especially in autumn and winter, and children aged 5 to 15 are a high-risk group. When the disease occurs, in addition to rash, it will also cause pharyngitis and tonsillitis, accompanied by a high fever of around 40°C, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The patient's tongue becomes very red, like bayberry, which is also one of the characteristics of scarlet fever.