Rash on the palms and feet of a child and an adult: causes and treatment

 A rash on the arms and legs in children can be of various origins: infectious or allergic. An infectious rash is caused by a virus or fungus. They can be transmitted from humans or animals. An allergic rash is the result of internal processes. Allergic rashes on the arms and legs in children are not contagious. Consider how various skin rashes look on the arms, legs, open parts of the body in children and adults. And how can these rashes be treated?

Factors that provoke a rash

- infectious diseases;

– allergies;

- infestation by parasites;

- inflammatory processes;

- vascular diseases.

Infectious diseases often spread to the entire body, including the feet and hands. Such diseases include rubella, chickenpox, measles, meningococcal infection and many others.

The cause of a rash on the palms can be allergic reactions, since often the lesion occurs at the site of contact with the allergen. The substance can be ingested with food, causing the rash to spread to the whole body.

The inflammatory process can be manifested by subsequent suppuration on the skin of the feet and hands, as well as the subsequent opening of the rash. This happens if an infection joins the rashes on the skin.

Among the parasitic lesions of the hands, a disease such as scabies most often occurs. When it flows, the space between the fingers on the palms is affected, and a characteristic itching also occurs.

Diagnostics

To determine the cause of a wrist rash, the doctor will perform a thorough physical examination, review the patient's medical history, and learn about how quickly symptoms develop.

When diagnosing, the doctor will pay particular attention to the following:

• rash characteristics;
• recent changes in the patient's behavior, such as using new detergents or wearing new jewelry, which may indicate an allergic reaction
• recent outdoor recreation where the person may have come into contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or mites;
• use of new drugs.

A doctor may use a skin test or skin biopsy to identify allergies or other skin conditions that may have caused the rash.The specialist may also suggest a blood test to check for allergies or certain medical conditions, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

What is the rash like?

Rashes on the palms and feet of children can look different:

• in some cases, bubbles appear on the palms, which contain liquid;
• if there is pus in the rash, then they are called pustules;
• when the rashes are rough and stand out against the background of the skin, then in this case blisters are diagnosed;
• in the presence of nodular elements inside, they are called papules;
• a small rash on the skin is called spots;
• with deep damage to the skin and with discharge from it, an erosion or skin ulcer is diagnosed.

When a rash appears in a child, only a doctor can determine its type and prescribe the correct therapy.

Types of rash in babies

A rash on the hands can be of different types, which differ from each other in some ways. So, the rash in babies is divided into the following types:

• Red dots appear small red dots (oval or round shape), which most often occur due to allergies. Such rashes have a smooth flat surface and do not protrude above other areas of the skin.
• Pimples - may be in the form of a pustular rash measuring 1-1.5 mm in height. They are round or cone-shaped and, as a rule, appear due to allergies or various infections.
• Bubbles - small, itchy, rounded redness is formed, the cause of which is allergies, skin and infectious diseases. A characteristic feature: after healing, the bubble completely dissolves, leaving no traces.
• Spots - can be of different shades (pink, red, yellow and brown). A rash in the form of spots is a symptom of diseases such as measles, scarlet fever, rubella, etc. A distinctive feature: small spots can merge into larger ones.

The main elements of the rash are tubercles (protrude above the top layer of the skin and reach 10 mm in diameter), blisters (an inflammatory skin formation up to 10 cm in size), papules (nodules up to 5 mm in diameter), pustules (pustules of small or medium size) and etc.

In what cases it is necessary to see a doctor?

The appearance of changes on the skin that are not caused by known external causes always signals a disease. Often, along with acne or spots, other symptoms appear, which suggests a particular disease. It is possible to treat a rash on your own only if its origin is precisely known. In other cases, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Using brilliant green to combat itching will change the color of the spots, ointments can distort the picture. In order for the treatment to be successful, it is necessary to help the doctor make the correct diagnosis. It is not worth postponing a visit to a specialist, since the manifestations of the disease may pass, but the disease itself will remain, and it will be more difficult to diagnose it.

If a rash is found on the palms and feet of a child, attention should be paid to his well-being, because it may occur:

1. Increase in body temperature.
2. Discharge from the nose.
3. Cough, nausea, vomiting.
4. Pain in the abdomen or throat.
5. A state of lethargy.

Rashes can appear all over the child's body. If these symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor.

Methods for treating a rash on the body of a child

Without prejudice to the health of the baby, you can use the following ointments:

• Elidel - is indicated for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, can be applied to any area of ​​the skin. Price: 965 rubles (15 g).
• Bepanten - improves tissue regeneration and accelerates the healing process of wounds. Price: 750 rubles (100 g).
• Fenistil gel - has an antipruritic effect, is used for hives and insect bites. Price: 470 rubles (50 g).
• Gistan - contains extracts of lily of the valley, violets and string, used for eczema and other skin diseases. Price: 165 rubles (30 ml).

If none of the ointments has the desired effect and the child does not get better, it is necessary to consult a doctor - a pediatrician or a dermatologist. It is possible that hormonal drugs or physiotherapy will be required for treatment. One way or another, you first need to find out the cause and only then select the appropriate means.

Causes of the rash

Причины и симптомы сыпи на ладонях и ступнях у ребенка следующие:

• Scabies. Various elements of the rash appear on the feet and palms: bubbles with liquid, abscesses, red spots and growths. With any type of rash, severe itching appears, which can intensify at night. To reduce symptoms, it is necessary to lubricate the affected areas with special preparations.
• Hives. Rapidly emerging tubercles appear throughout the body and even on the mucous membranes. Duration - from several hours to several days. This is how the body reacts to drugs, foods and other allergens.
• Pyoderma. The child feels fine. Redness can form pustules, which, bursting, create a gray crust. Then it falls off, leaving no trace. The disease requires special treatment to prevent the development of severe complications.
• Eczema. A rash appears on the palms and feet, as well as on the face, neck and other parts of the body. The rash is accompanied by inflammation, swelling and the appearance of cracks. The child is nervous and crying.

If the wounds fester and bleed, then you should immediately contact a specialist.

The children's body is very susceptible, so a rash on the palms and feet may indicate the manifestation of certain diseases.

The reason is:

• allergic, infectious diseases;
• parasitic infestations;
• problems with blood vessels, blood;
• non-compliance with hygiene standards.

Rashes associated with infection are always accompanied by fever, cough, rhinitis, sore throat.

The rash is not always harmless; infectious diseases are often accompanied by it.

This group includes the following diseases:

1. Chickenpox.
2. Rubella.
3. Scarlet fever.
4. Measles.
5. Fungus.
6. Enteroviral infection.
7. Meningococcemia.

Each disease is characterized by its own type of rash , which covers not only individual areas, but the entire body.

Allergy

Allergic rashes in children are not uncommon. This is how the child's body reacts to some environmental factors.

An allergic rash is due to:

• food products. Sweets, chocolate, citrus fruits, some seafood. Moms during breastfeeding need to follow the correct diet so that the baby is not accidentally sprinkled;
• animal fur. Even if a child was born in a family where four-legged pets live, this will not help protect him from allergies in the future. In some cases, this happens, in the body there is a failure, as it would seem, from the usual habitat;
• chemical substances. The reaction may appear on washing powder, dishwashing detergent, toys, new things with toxic dyes;
• pollen during spring flowering;
• insect bite.

Usually, an allergic rash begins to itch, which worries the child.

Infection with skin parasites also causes a rash on the body, on the palms and feet of a child. The most common disease that gives such a reaction to the body is scabies. It manifests itself between the fingers and toes, heels from the outside.

When combing, small bubbles burst, forming a contracting crust, the child shows anxiety, is naughty. The neglected form of scabies can of course be cured, but after scratching, spots remain for some time.

Other reasons

A stressful situation, nervous strain are the cause of rashes on the palms and on the body of a child.

It would seem that what deep experiences children have, but this does not require global reasons, stress causes a child:

1. Change of kindergarten, school.
2. Moving to a new place of residence.
3. Lack of understanding with classmates.

Rashes on the palms can also warn of the onset of a skin disease. But only a doctor's examination and a diagnostic test can give accurate data.

A rash with itching on the palms and feet occurs in the form of pustular formations, peeling, red spots. To find out the reliable cause of its occurrence, it is better to consult a doctor. After conducting a blood test, taking scrapings from the affected areas, the specialist will establish a diagnosis.

Allergy

Manifestations in the form of a rash and itching usually occur on the inside of the palms, as well as on other parts of the body. This happens due to the ingress of foreign substances into the body into the blood. Also, the cause of an allergic reaction can be poor-quality food. This is especially true for a child, with his immunity not yet fully formed. Outwardly, it is very similar to hives.

The protective reaction of the body manifests itself as dermatitis on the skin of the hands, which is accompanied by itching. Sensitization occurs, that is, the production of antibodies. The manifestation of allergies has an acute and chronic form.

1. The result of acute dermatitis is swelling, redness of the skin. At the same time, rashes appear, resembling watery vesicles, sometimes with bloody inclusions. With physical impact, the vesicles burst, leaving crusts.
2. The chronic form is characterized by lichenification, which leads to cracking, keratinization, and even atrophy of human skin.

Treatment begins with the identification of the allergen, as well as the immediate elimination of its effects. To do this, you must undergo a medical examination. Food allergies are eliminated by the exclusion of a harmful product from the diet.

Other types of the disease require the use of special ointments, antihistamines. Particularly difficult cases require the use of hormone therapy. That is why the help of a dermatologist is necessary.

infections

A small rash with itching on the palms, feet of adults and children may be the result of an infectious infection, for example, rubella, meningococcus, scarlet fever, measles. All signs of an infectious disease are also present. A rash with a deadly meningococcus should be especially alert. She bleeds, accompanied by fever. Treatment is carried out only after contacting a doctor.

The mite that causes scabies is able to exist thanks to the microscopic passages it has gnawed through in the thin layers of the skin. From his bites appear redness, a rash that itches a lot, especially at night. This type of problem requires immediate medical attention as the disease is contagious.

Hemorrhagic rash occurs after inflammation of small capillaries and blood vessels. It looks like a subcutaneous hemorrhage in the form of points that can merge, occupying fairly large areas of the skin. Treatment is prescribed by a doctor.

Dyshidrosis

It manifests itself in all ages as swelling of the skin and rashes with itching in the form of serous small pustules. They occupy the sides of the fingers and toes. Located quite deep in the thickness of the skin, you will see bubbles filled with liquid under a transparent film.

По мере их вскрытия, место занимают коричневые корочки, что приводит к развитию пигментации, появлению зудящих, шелушащихся трещин и узелков, которые провоцируют проникновение инфекции в ранки.

Scientists still do not understand the mechanism for the occurrence of this type of rash, but there is evidence of conditions conducive to this. The highest probability of its occurrence during damp and cool weather. Dyshidrosis is provoked by such factors as stress, stages of exacerbations of chronic diseases, the presence of an allergen, and the influence of household chemicals.

Folk methods suggest applying a cabbage leaf or fresh grated potatoes to the wounds.

The cause of the rash can be both ordinary dirt and sweat, and diseases of the internal organs and allergies to food.

Itching and red pimples caused by allergies can appear on the palms if you have touched the allergen. On the feet - if stepped on it. Also, cases of manifestation of rashes in such places from drugs or cosmetics are not uncommon.

Sweaty hands

In some people, during nervous stress, sweat appears in this area, respectively, hands are wiped on all sorts of things. Hence pathogenic microorganisms and rash.

If the stomach or intestines do not work properly, pimples may appear on the hands. If additionally there are painful sensations in these organs, then you should undergo an examination and cleanse the body of toxins.

With these diseases, rashes are located throughout the body, including on the palms. Transmitted by airborne droplets, they pose a danger to those who have not had these diseases. Those who have already been ill with them may not be afraid of infection. With chickenpox, watery blistering rashes form on the skin. With rubella - red pimples. Itching is present in both cases.

Causes, characteristics and symptoms

A rash on the wrist is often accompanied by itching and swelling.

Depending on the cause, a rash that occurs on the wrist can have a number of characteristics.

Very often, the cause of the rash can be determined on the basis of its specific characteristics, associated symptoms and the duration of their action. Some types of rash develop within a few days, others appear on the skin very quickly.

Typically, a rash has the following characteristics:

Below are pictures of common wrist rashes , along with symptoms, causes, and available treatment options.

Allergic reaction

Rash from an allergic reaction

Rash is a common effect of allergic reactions. It can appear on the wrist if the skin reacts to the materials of objects that people wear on their hands. These items include the following:

• clock;
• bracelets;
• zippers;
• fitness trackers.

When various materials cause an allergic skin reaction, the condition is commonly referred to as allergic contact dermatitis.

These allergic reactions cause skin irritation, reddish-pink bumps or blisters that usually appear two to three days after skin contact with the allergen.

One of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis is nickel. Scientists believe that about 18% of people are allergic to nickel.

Other substances that can cause contact dermatitis include the following:
• washing powders and soaps;
• poison ivy or poison oak;
• lanolin, which is found in many cosmetic products;
• formaldehyde, which is found in many fabrics, especially waterproof clothing;
• latex products, i.e. rubber gloves and balloons.

Eczema

Rash from eczema

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a range of medical conditions that cause skin irritation. Tens of millions of people around the planet suffer from eczema.

Eczema causes the appearance of characteristic spots on the skin. The skin in this condition may have redness, dryness, cracking, swelling. Sometimes the affected areas secrete fluid or blood.

This condition can affect any part of the body, but it most commonly occurs in skin folds or where the skin comes into contact with foreign objects, such as on the face or hands.

In 2012, Korean scientists conducted a study that showed that eczema often causes severe rashes on the wrists and ankles, especially in children. Moreover, traditional methods of treatment do not show high efficiency in the treatment of eczema in these places.

Reaction to drugs

Rash from medication

People who are allergic to certain medications may notice an itchy, red, or pink rash on various parts of the body. Doctors call such a rash drug or drug.

A drug rash can spread throughout the body or appear in only one area. This area can be the arm or wrist.

Drugs that often cause drug rashes include penicillin, other antibiotics, and sulfonamides. Anyone who suspects a drug-related rash should contact their doctor immediately, as symptoms can progress rapidly without treatment.

Lichen planus

Rash from lichen planus

Lichen planus is a common non-infectious condition that can be an autoimmune disorder. Lichen planus usually affects the skin, but it can also affect the nails and mouth.

Lichen planus can appear anywhere on the skin, including the wrists, lower back, and ankles.

This condition results in small bumps on the skin that are usually reddish-purple in color, shiny, and hard to the touch. Small white lines may be visible on such tubercles.

Scabies

Rash from scabies

Scabies is a highly contagious medical condition that develops in humans after being bitten by a scabies itch (Sarcoptes scabiei) and presents with an itchy rash.

Scabies causes the appearance of small pinkish bumps. A person can also observe passages, tunnels or burrows that mites break through in the skin.

The rash most often develops in places where there are skin folds, such as between the fingers, around the wrists, on the elbows and knees.

Scabies is an infection that causes a type IV allergic reaction or a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction. That is, for the development of scabies, some time must pass.

When a person first becomes infected with scabies, it usually takes two to six weeks from the time of infection to the onset of symptoms. Symptoms appear much faster if a person has previously suffered from this disease.

Most often, scabies is transmitted when a healthy person is in the same house with an infected person or sleeps with him in the same bed. The transmission of this condition often occurs in crowded places of residence.

contact dermatitis

A rash on the palms and feet of a child may appear due to contact dermatitis. Basically, this disease manifests itself precisely on that part of the body that is exposed to certain substances (hence the name “contact”).

A rash on the palms and feet of a child often indicates precisely this disease, since children tend to pick up everything that comes across. A rash due to contact dermatitis can also form in adults. In them, the rash is most often caused by working without gloves with substances that caused contact dermatitis. The rash begins to itch and itch very much, and when scratching, an infection can penetrate into the wounds.

How to treat lichen on the hand?

If you have diagnosed yourself with “lichen on your hand”, how to treat it is the next question that requires your decision. Treatment of lichen is aimed at combating the pathogen fungus. If the lichen appeared on open skin, then the treatment is external. If the lichen is located in the scalp, then the treatment is complex - from the inside and outside.

The pharmacy industry offers various external ointments: Mikoseptin, Mycoconazole, Terbinafine, Tolnaftat, Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole.

The old recommendations of dermatologists use sulfuric salicylic and tar ointments.

The oldest tried method of treatment is to smear with sulfuric ointment and treat with iodine. In addition, lichen spots must be covered with a bandage. If the wounds are sealed with a plaster and then peeled off in order to mechanically remove spores from the focus, then in this way lichen on the hands can be cured in a week.

Modern dermatologists prescribe the following treatment:

• Griseovulfin tablets (calculated based on body weight according to the instructions for the drug) - drink 28 days.

Important: The drug Griseovulfin can give complications to the liver and heart, therefore, before taking it, doctors prescribe a minimal examination (blood tests, urine tests, possibly ultrasound).

• Treat wounds with iodine for 5 days + apply sulfuric salicylic ointment (also 5 days).
• After that, from the 6th day for two weeks, smear the wounds with sulfur-tar ointment.
• Be sure to close the lichen. If it is in your hair, wear a scarf and change it every day. If on open areas of the skin - bandage or stick.

Folk remedies for lichen use grated slurry of garlic (if you put it to the wound, the garlic juice burns out the fungus). Garlic remedy is painful but effective. In addition, vinegar is used (similar to garlic, wounds are treated with acetic acid, the acid burns out lichen spores). Also a painful, but effective remedy that allows you to burn out the fungus and recover from lichen in a week.

Eczema

The main signs of eczema are the formation of inflammation on the surface of the skin, burning and itching. The disease can occur in acute, subacute or chronic form. The symptoms of the disease are very different, which is why only a qualified doctor can recognize the course of eczema.

 

At the onset of the disease, patients experience redness of the skin, itching and swelling. These manifestations resemble an allergic reaction, which should subside after the allergen is eliminated. If this does not happen, over time, the itching increases significantly, the patient scratches the skin, thereby violating its integrity. As a result of this, an infection enters the wounds, a rash forms, which, bursting, forms wet foci.

After a while, the liquid begins to dry out, and the skin becomes thickly crusted. Eczema starts mainly from the head and hands, and then gradually moves to the legs. The disease often becomes chronic and lasts for years.

Herpes

Herpes is one of the most common infections. The herpes virus is found in 99% of the population of civilized countries. Most people are carriers of herpes.

Herpes on the hands: causes

If you or your child has herpes on the hand, the reasons for it are an earlier infection. This virus often enters the body during childhood with chickenpox . After the acute form of the disease, herpes is localized in the nerve cells of the spinal cord and is there in a latent (inactive) state for life. That is, it is impossible to get rid of the herpes virus (at least at the current level of development of medicine).

The recurrence of herpes (relapse) appears with any decrease in immunity (a cold, a disease, wet feet, nervousness, and also with an exacerbation of chronic diseases, sometimes during menstruation in women, sometimes in patients with diabetes mellitus). If herpes appeared on the background of SARS, it is called a "cold". If the rash appears at a temperature, they say "fever" on it.

The virus spread cycle is 14 hours. That is, 14 hours after a cold, hypothermia, the virus manifests itself in the form of skin rashes. The frequency and strength of herpes relapses depends on the person's immunity.

Where does herpes appear?

The herpes virus is stored in the nervous system and therefore spreads along the nerves. Therefore, it can appear in any part of the body . But more often it manifests itself on the lips, face, genitals. Less often - it manifests itself as a cold on the hands and feet. Skin rashes on the hands often form in open areas. A rash is possible on the fingers, around the nail, it is called herpetic felon (formed in the presence of burrs, microcracks).

Herpes on the hands: symptoms of appearance

How does herpes appear on the hands and feet?

1. On the skin there is a burning sensation, itching, tingling. These sensations are called harbingers.
2. Reddening of the skin appears in places of burning or itching.
3. A rash appears on the arms and legs, itching. The rash presents as small blisters with a clear liquid. The skin around the vesicles has a noticeable red border. Watery vesicles on hands, cheeks and lips surrounded by reddened skin.
4. The liquid in the vesicles becomes opaque, yellow (pus forms). The accumulation of bubbles can merge into one large spot.
5. Bubbles burst 3-4 days after the appearance, wounds (ulcers) form. The wounds are covered with a crust. Traditional treatment of skin wounds does not work: they do not heal, new rashes, new blisters appear. The affected area becomes wider.
6. Touching the skin area near wounds or blisters causes pain in 80% of cases.
7. If the rashes occupy a vast area on the skin, then such herpes is called herpes zoster (or herpes zoster). It manifests itself in the places of localization of the nerve trunks: ribs, abdomen, back. It is characterized by pronounced pain. Herpes zoster is accompanied by fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Herpes on the hand, the symptoms of its existence can sometimes be cured by themselves. If the immune system copes with the virus, the rashes can go away in 3-4 weeks.

. At the same time, the crusts dry out, the redness weakens, the reddening zone decreases in size.

Herpes treatment

Treatment of herpes on the hands and feet should be comprehensive. It is necessary to treat not only the external rash, but also the virus in the human blood. Herpes must be blocked and transferred to a latent (sleeping) state. To do this, you need to take antiviral drugs orally .

and improve general immunity.

External treatment of rashes on the arm or leg counteracts the disease only from the outside, without affecting the cause. Internal treatment fights the virus. If herpes in the body becomes smaller, then the rash decreases in size or disappears on its own, without external ointments.

Treatment uses the following drugs:

• Acyclovir (it is contained in Gerpevir, Virolex, Zovirax ) (inside and outward). Internal treatment: tablets of 200 mg 5 times a day, without chewing, can be washed down with water. External treatment: the cream is applied to the affected skin 5 times a day, every 4 hours with a break for a night's sleep. Acyclovir is effective at the beginning of the disease. That is, if you feel a burning sensation, start smearing with a cream that contains acyclovir.
• Plus immunity modulators (Viferon), vitamins . Drugs to enhance the production of interferon by the body itself ( Cycloferon, Neovir ).
• Plus, disinfection of the rash zone - baths and baths with potassium permanganate .
• If necessary, local anesthesia.Advice The treatment of herpes in folk medicine uses wormwood. A pinch of wormwood should be swallowed and washed down with water two to three times a day. Rashes begin to dry up on the 3rd - 4th day after the start of wormwood therapy.

Erythema

A rash on the palms and feet of a child can form when erythema occurs. Basically, the presence of this disease is indicated by the formation of red spots, however, manifestations of erythema can also be in the form of individual red nodules.

- dermatitis;

- violation of blood circulation;

- carrying out physiotherapy procedures;

- Cold injury and sunburn.

With the course of infectious erythema, there is a severe headache, fever, and peeling after the rash passes. In some cases, there may be pain in the muscles, joints, signs of intoxication.

Rash in a child on the legs and arms

RASH IN A CHILD ON LEGS AND HANDS WITHOUT TEMPERATURE, WITH TEMPERATURE, ITCHING, NOT ITCHING

Children are the most beloved, defenseless people. It is from adults that the health of the baby sometimes depends. They need our attention first and foremost. The skin of children is still imperfect and very susceptible to various infections. So, the appearance of a rash on the arms and legs can be an innocent manifestation, or it can be a signal of a dangerous disease. Below we will consider for what reason a rash may appear in a child and how to act in this situation.

Rash - what is it?

What is such a phenomenon? A rash is a pathological change in the skin, mucous membranes, which differ from normal skin in appearance, structure, color. It can be primary and secondary, that is, appear on the site of previous rashes. The combination of primary and secondary elements determine the picture of the rash in the disease. This may be a reaction to some kind of allergen, or it may turn out that the rash is a sign of a disease.

It turns out that rashes are of various nature and type. Allocate primary and secondary rashes. This is a rash in a child on the legs and arms:

• Tubercles - do not have a cavity, are located deep in the dermis, up to 1 cm in diameter. At the same time, the color and texture of the skin is excellent. They can leave scars behind, develop into ulcers.
• Blisters - without a cavity, have a blurred outline and pink color. Appear due to swelling of the papillary dermis. Pass without a trace, itchy.
• Papules or nodules - do not have a cavity. May or may not be inflamed, discolored. Pass without leaving a trace

• Bubbles - have a bottom, a tire, a cavity. After they are opened, erosion can form.
• Pustules or pustules - have pus inside. May be superficial or deep.
• Roseola is irregularly shaped pink patches. When the skin is stretched, the stain disappears.

If the rash appeared a second time, then it can form:

1. Scarring.
2. abrasions.
3. Cracks.
4. Scales.
5. erosion.
6. Ulcers.

Diagnostics

If a child has a rash on his legs and arms, you should urgently seek help from a pediatrician and a dermatologist. First, the doctor should carefully examine:

1. View.
2. Form.
3. Color.
4. Quantity.
5. The nature of the rash.
6. The location of the rash is also important.

It turns out next:

1. Presence or absence of fever.
2. What infectious diseases have been transferred.
3. What are hereditary diseases.
4. Tendency to allergies.
5. Light sensitivity.

As a rule, a rash is not the underlying disease, but is a symptom of a disease. It acts as a sign that a failure has occurred in the body. To determine the cause of such a manifestation, the doctor prescribes tests. The first is a blood and urine test. It is also possible to analyze the secretion of abscesses. After examination and analysis, the doctor prescribes treatment. What could be the reasons why a child has a rash on his legs and arms?

Sources of the problem

For a child's body, a rash is a very important symptom of the manifestation of certain diseases, so it is important to consult a doctor. The reasons for it may be as follows:

1. Allergic diseases.
2. Infectious.
3. parasitic infections.
4. Vascular diseases and blood diseases.
5. Hygiene violations.

If the rash accompanies an infectious disease, the body temperature will certainly be elevated. There are other signs, these may be:

1. Cough.
2. Rhinitis.
3. Боль в горле.

Let's look at some of the diseases that are accompanied, in addition to a rash, also by a temperature.

Rash with fever

When an infection enters the body, its first reaction is fever. Skin rashes may appear with or without fever. There are several infectious diseases, a sign of which is a rash.

This group includes:

1. Chickenpox.
2. Rubella.
3. Scarlet fever.
4. Measles.
5. Enteroviral infection.
6. Meningococcemia.

Each disease is characterized by its own characteristics of the spread of rashes. This is especially true for childhood diseases. Consider which of them causes a rash in a child on the legs and arms, as well as on the body and face.

Chickenpox

This disease is most common in children. She is not vaccinated. The first sign of this disease is the appearance of red spots, which very quickly turn into blisters. In addition to blisters on the face, head, body, the child also has a rash on the legs and arms. The temperature is elevated, for some time the baby may experience weakness, headache.

If the blister is torn off, then scars remain. The main problem of this disease is that the rash on the child's arms and legs itches, there is a risk of infection. The doctor may prescribe medications to relieve itching.

Rubella

This disease occurs with fever. In older children, joint pains, general intoxication are possible. Rashes are shown on the 1st day or on the second day. First - on the face, neck, torso, then a small rash spreads in the child on the arms and legs, mainly on the folds. The younger the child, the easier this disease proceeds. However, in adolescents, complications are possible, such as encephalitis, meningoencephalitis. This disease is especially dangerous for pregnant women, fetal malformations are possible. Vaccination is also prohibited for immunocompromised patients. However, rubella is milder than scarlet fever.

Measles

A dangerous infectious disease, easily transmitted through the air with little contact with the carrier of the infection

There is a vaccine for measles. This disease is accompanied by intoxication of the body. There are symptoms characteristic of a cold - cough, watery eyes, sneezing. The temperature rises to high values. Rashes begin with the buccal mucosa, then pass to the face, the entire body, to the extremities (in the form of papules that rise above the skin). Dangerous complications on the bronchi, can cause pneumonia.

Scarlet fever

This is an infectious disease transmitted by airborne droplets, through dirty hands, objects. It starts with a sore throat, chills. Then a small rash appears on the child's arms and legs with fever. Most often in places of bends of arms, legs. Then the rash spreads to the face, neck, torso. The source of the rash is streptococcus. The throat begins to hurt, which is very similar to a viral infection. Language is key to the definition. It will be purple. As soon as the temperature begins to decrease, lamellar peeling of the skin of the hands and feet begins. With this disease, it is very important to observe bed rest and drinking. Antibiotics are required for treatment. Possible complications in the heart and kidneys.

Enteroviral infection

These diseases affect children of preschool age. A rash appears on the child's legs and arms without fever. She usually doesn't itch.

The child may be healthy or there may be an increase in temperature to insignificant levels within one or two days. This is due to the imperfection, susceptibility of children's skin.

Meningococcemia

This is a very dangerous disease. The temperature rises to high values ​​in a short period of time. A rash appears on the child's legs and arms (does not itch) in the form of irregularly shaped hemorrhages, and is also on the buttocks. If such rashes are detected, an urgent need to call a doctor and determine the child in intensive care.

Hemorrhagic vasculitis

This disease is characterized by a rash in a child on the arms and legs with fever, mainly in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe folds. Initially, small blisters or lumps appear, then the rash turns red, takes on the color of rust and completely disappears. It is believed that the disease can be caused by allergies, trauma, and be the result of acute infectious diseases, such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis. Accompanied by fever, joint pain. With a lightning-fast course of this disease, a fatal outcome is possible. It is necessary to carefully consider the treatment.

Rashes of non-infectious origin with itching

There are a number of diseases in which the rash is very itchy. For example, with scabies, a child develops a rash on the legs and arms without fever, most often on the folds between the fingers. As a rule, it itches a lot, especially at night. Also, with helminthiases, rashes itch

The presence of a fungus on the skin in children is one of the causes of rashes in the form of blisters, erosions, red spots. Places of localization of the fungus, as a rule, on the legs, palms, feet, wrists. The rash spreads especially quickly on moist areas of the skin. It can be easily transmitted through contact with an infected object. Especially often infections occur in places where the environment is humid (shower, bathroom). The disease is accompanied by severe itching without fever.

Small rash without itching

If a small rash appears on the child's arms and legs, it does not itch, it is possible that pseudotuberculosis is at the initial stage of development. This disease is transmitted by rodents - after contact with things to which they had access. This disease appears in children very rarely, but still it exists.

If a child was born with congenital syphilis, was infected in utero, a rash may appear from time to time without disturbing him. These are papules with a pustular core. Such rashes are not accompanied by itching and fever. Also, a small rash can be the result of a hereditary infectious disease, such as psoriasis. In children under 2 years of age, it is rare, but at an older age, the risk of development, having heredity, is quite possible. It begins with a small rash in the form of dry plaques of a round and oval shape of a red-pink color, peeling is noticeable on top. It spreads over large areas of the skin, in the area of ​​​​the knees, elbows, head - this is a characteristic sign of psoriasis. This rash does not itch. In infants, it may come and go, and in adulthood, it may come back again.

Allergic reaction

With allergic dermatitis, in addition to rashes on the face, torso, there may be a rash in a child on the legs and arms. Photos clearly demonstrate the manifestation of an allergic reaction. Rashes can be present both on a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin, and on an extensive one. As a rule, accompanying signs are peeling and severe itching. The body temperature remains within normal limits, intoxication of the body does not occur. Such a reaction is possible on food, household chemicals, drugs. If a child has an allergy, you need to be extremely careful with allergens, exclude them from the diet if possible, as there is a risk of Quincke's edema. Possible respiratory arrest, swelling of the larynx.

Urticaria - a small rash - can be a reaction to temperature factors, cold, sun.

What not to do when a rash is found in a child

First of all, it is strictly prohibited in situations where you saw rashes on the body of your baby:

1. Squeeze out pustules.
2. Open bubbles.
3. Treat with brilliant green or other means before a doctor's examination.
4. Do self-medication.

If the rash on the child's arms and legs itches, do not let him comb it. If a rash is detected, it is necessary to limit contact with others, as the disease can be contagious. As we saw earlier, a rash can be an important symptom or result of a disease. An examination by a doctor is required to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment in order to exclude possible complications.

Therapy

Treatment of rashes is, first of all, the elimination of the disease that caused them. In case of infectious diseases, bed rest, antipyretic drugs, antihistamines, and treatment of rashes are recommended. If necessary, antibiotics are prescribed (to exclude the development of side effects). Allergy sufferers should definitely see an allergist. Eliminate allergens from your diet. And you should also follow the doctor's instructions, take antihistamines or glucocorticosteroids. In case of fungal diseases or scabies, observation by a dermatologist is necessary.

Rash Prevention

The skin in childhood is not yet adapted to the manifestations of the external environment, so it requires special attention and care. First of all, you must follow the rules of hygiene. Parents should make sure that they have all the necessary vaccinations against dangerous diseases. If your baby suffers from allergies, be sure to see an allergist. Proper treatment, observation will help the child outgrow this difficult period. Eliminate allergens from your baby's diet. Strengthen the immunity of the child so that he can easily and without consequences fight diseases.

Do not leave a rash, even a minor one, unattended!

Prickly heat

If the baby has delicate skin, then he has rashes on the feet, palms and buttocks. A rash of pale pink color occurs all over the body and causes itching.

To reduce the symptoms of prickly heat, you need to:

• bathe the child in warm water, at least 2 times a day;
• maintain the optimum temperature in the room;
• dress the baby only in natural fabrics;
• do air baths.

Using these methods, you can reduce the appearance of sweat on the skin of the child and get rid of rashes.

Causes of a rash

The cause of the rash is various factors, whether it be pathogenic microorganisms and mites, or chemicals. Also, a rash can be a sign of an allergic reaction to some kind of irritant (food, hygiene products, animal hair, etc.). So, among the provoking factors include:

• Allergy - as a result of the allergen entering the child's body (through food, clothing, breathing, etc.), the upper layer of the skin reacts with a rash on the arms, legs, or the whole body at once. In order to find out the cause, it is necessary to take a blood test for allergens.
• Measles - pimples do not appear immediately after infection, but only after 2 weeks (they look like small pink spots). Such rashes can be not only on the hands, but also on the face and body.
• Rubella - the rash in this case is of a viral nature and appears with the same frequency on the arms, legs, cheeks and buttocks. The spots spread quite quickly, but disappear after a few days.
• Pyoderma - pathogenic microorganisms are introduced into the skin and cause its pustular lesion. In this case, small pinkish pimples are formed with purulent contents, which have a yellowish tint. Over time, rough crusts form at the site of the rash.
• Scarlet fever - initially there is a sore throat and only on the second day the skin becomes covered with a rash (mostly on the elbows, legs, lower abdomen and in the inguinal region). The rashes are red and slightly swollen.
• Scabies - red itchy rashes appear on the hands and in the interdigital areas. The cause of the pathology are scabies mites, which settle under the surface of the skin. The disease is highly contagious.
• Prickly heat - usually a pathology occurs in young children (1-2 years old), the cause of which is overheating of the body, for example, when the baby is excessively wrapped in warm clothes. Symptoms of prickly heat can be not only on the hands, but also on the legs and back.
• Atopic dermatitis - occurs with congenital allergies, a rash on the hands occurs with direct contact with the allergen. Such rashes look like small bubbles (periodically burst and then covered with a dry crust).

Failure to follow the rules of personal hygiene often causes a rash. Pathogenic bacteria penetrate the upper layers of the skin and cause itching and the appearance of small pimples.

Diagnosis of the disease

In the event of diseases of the cardiovascular system, rashes can also form. A rash in a child appears due to a decrease in the number of platelets involved in blood clotting, as well as a violation of capillary permeability.

Rashes in violation of the vascular system and blood diseases can indicate the presence of a serious pathology, therefore, hospitalization is necessary for complex diagnosis and treatment.

Quite often there is a rash on the palms and feet of a child with hand-foot-mouth syndrome. This viral disease is highly contagious and manifests itself in the form of nodular rashes on the palms, feet, and also in the mouth.

- meningitis;

- encephalitis;

- poliomyelitis.

In some cases, the disease can lead to the death of a child. More serious complications can occur during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, since such a disease threatens miscarriage. Apart from the formation of blisters, all the signs of the flu are present.

To know exactly what caused the rash on the child's palms, you first need to visit a pediatrician and, if necessary, he will refer you to a dermatologist.

Basically, the delivery of such analyzes is assigned:
• test for allergens;
• blood and urine tests;
• scrapings for microflora.

The results obtained make it possible to prescribe the desired therapy, which includes medicinal and folk remedies.

Therapeutic measures to get rid of the rash begin with the elimination of the disease itself that caused it.

If the disease manifested itself after infection, doctors recommend:

1. Bed rest.
2. Taking antipyretic drugs.
3. Antihistamine medicines.
4. Antivirals.
5. Antifungal drugs.
6. Rash treatment.

If necessary, antibiotics are prescribed.

Medications and ointments are intended for:

• relieve itching;
• discomfort;
• eliminate inflammation.

All therapeutic actions are prescribed in a complex, on an individual basis, with attention to the cause of the pathology and the peculiarity of the child's body.

Allergy sufferers need to be under the supervision of an appropriate specialist, exclude allergens from the diet, follow all the doctor's instructions, drink medicines - antihistamines, glucocorticosteroids.

If the rash is caused by skin fungi. Scabies - treatment is carried out by a dermatologist.

Folk methods

Alternative medicine also contributes to the treatment, since ancient times people have been using various herbal preparations to treat skin rashes. To speed up the healing process, you can make hand baths or brew the herb like a tea and drink it several times a day.But there are isolated cases when the patient is not recommended to use herbs, due to the characteristics of the organism. Therefore, those who have contraindications, before taking herbal tinctures, you need to know about their composition.

Treatment of an allergic rash with folk remedies

For the treatment of an allergic rash, you can use folk remedies that are safe for children. Here are some of the popular recipes:

Aloe juice - cut a large fleshy leaf from an adult plant, rinse under running water and squeeze out the juice, which should be treated problem areas 3 times a day.

Raw potato compress - thoroughly rinse 2-3 tubers of the plant, peel, chop on a grater and evenly distribute on gauze. Apply the compress to the inflamed and itchy areas of the skin and keep for half an hour.

Chamomile tea - 1 tsp dry grass (or 1 filter bag) pour a glass of boiling water, strain after 40 minutes and give the child half a glass 2 times a day (up to 15-20 minutes before meals).

What can cause rashes on the palms and soles of children?

Infant age requires special attention and care. The skin is an indicator of the health and well-being of an infant, which cannot communicate or somehow indicate a disturbing condition.

Any skin rash that is accompanied by a temperature in a child of this age should be carefully examined by a pediatrician.

New foods in the diet of a newborn can cause rashes on the feet and hands of a child, their appearance or intensification. For babies, Quincke's edema, complications in the respiratory and digestive systems are dangerous.

When treating a newborn, parents should pay attention to the rash, fever, and additional symptoms.

In any case, in the treatment of rashes in infants, all parameters of his body, as well as the environment, are important. A rash may not be dangerous, but it may be a sign of a serious illness.

- dermatitis;

- windmill;

- prickly heat;

- contact with poisonous plants;

- insect bites.

Chickenpox is characterized by extensive distribution of red, watery blisters that cause significant discomfort and provoke itching. Small children often scratch the blisters, and a crust forms in their place. Prickly heat is characterized by the fact that a small rash can affect absolutely any area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. In the absence of sufficient hygiene, prickly heat can develop into more serious diseases.

Any manifestation of a rash should be a cause for concern, as a serious illness can be the cause.

In an adult, a rash on the palms and feet occurs quite rarely, since the skin is much rougher and thicker than that of a child. However, rashes can often occur on the back of the hands. Bubbles may indicate the presence of allergic dermatitis, eczema, or herpes. Pustules may indicate the presence of furunculosis, folliculitis and other diseases. If blisters occur, we can talk about the presence of an allergic reaction to local contact with the allergen.

Spots can cause dermatitis, vitiligo, leukoderma, and nodules form with psoriasis, dermatitis, lichen, eczema.

How to quickly treat a rash on the palms and feet in children? This question interests many parents. At the very beginning of the appearance of rashes, you need to contact a dermatologist, since it is very difficult to get rid of the rash on your own. It is possible to establish the exact cause of the formation of a rash only when conducting a comprehensive diagnosis.

During therapy, topical ointments and creams are necessarily prescribed. Such funds will help to cope with itching, scratching, pain, skin irritation.

infections

A decoction of ten grams of birch buds helps well. Raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled for twenty minutes. Cool liquid wipe irritated, itchy places affected by eczema.

Oak bark . Twenty grams of oak bark is poured with water in a volume of two hundred milliliters. Half an hour cooked in a water bath. Then immediately filter, after adding boiled water so that the volume does not decrease.

Tibetan grape leaf decoction is easy to prepare and effective for external rashes. A tablespoon of dry foliage is poured with two hundred milliliters of boiling water in an enameled container. Boil for ten minutes.

Even having eliminated the rash and itching at home on the palms, feet of children and adults, it cannot be guaranteed that there will be no relapse. Do not try to get rid of rashes with brilliant green. This will only complicate the diagnosis.

The appearance of rashes on the palms can be a sign of various diseases. To understand their essence, you need to know many nuances. It is about them that we will talk today. The reason for the appearance of acne on the palms, and sometimes on the feet, cannot be the excessive work of the sebaceous glands, because they are not there.

With a favorable course of the disease (the vast majority of patients), the symptoms of the disease disappear on their own within a week, less often 9-10 days.

1) Organizational and regime measures. Most require outpatient (at home) treatment. A special diet is shown - a balanced diet with mechanical and chemical sparing, that is, the food should be in a warm form, liquid or semi-liquid, exclude too salty, spicy, hot food. A drinking regimen must be observed to remove toxins from the body, reduce fever (according to age, a sufficient amount of liquid).

2) Drug therapy is both etiotropic and symptomatic: - interferon inducers (anaferon for children and adults, aflubin and others); - antipyretic at temperature - nurofen, panadol, efferalgan and others; drugs for rashes - claritin, zodak, cetrin and others.

3) Local therapy (gargling with a warm solution of soda and sage, solutions of chlorhexidine, furacillin, tantum-verde spray, panthenol aerosol, to prevent the occurrence of a secondary bacterial infection, immudon for resorption)

Treatment

Different types of rash can present with similar symptoms, but the doctor must determine the exact cause of the problem in order to choose the best treatment.

If a patient has an allergic reaction to nickel and develops a rash after a few days of wearing a new bracelet, the person may need to stop wearing the bracelet to get rid of the rash.

Similarly, the treatment for a rash associated with starting a new drug is to stop taking the drug. However, this must be done under the guidance of the attending physician.

Self-help measures for a mild rash include the following:

• washing with cold water;
• applying cold compresses;
• use of sunburn creams;
• avoiding contact with common allergens;
• taking oatmeal or soda baths.

When the rash is part of an allergic reaction, people can take over-the-counter antihistamines to relieve swelling, redness, itching, and pain.

If a severe rash spreads throughout the body, or other problematic symptoms are observed, such as fever, then the person should go to the hospital for comprehensive treatment.

The doctor may prescribe the following:

• prescription antihistamines;
• corticosteroid ointments and skin lotions;
• antibiotic ointments to treat infections;
• oral corticosteroids;
• phototherapy, that is, treatment with sunlight;
• immunosuppressants.

The antibiotic doxycycline is the recommended drug for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. People should start taking this pharmacological product as soon as possible to treat a serious and life-threatening medical condition.Skin infestation by parasites

Damage to the skin on the palms and feet provokes scabies mite. Among the main signs of the occurrence of scabies, it is worth highlighting a rash, itching, as there is an allergy to the scabies mite and its waste products. If you comb the skin very hard, then an infection can penetrate into the wounds, which leads to the formation of pustules.

Scabies is characterized by the presence of subcutaneous passages that gnaw through mites. Often the lesion is observed between the fingers, on the bends of the elbows and knees, in the lower abdomen. Scabies rash is a small red nodules that can gradually merge with each other. The danger of this disease lies in the likelihood of a secondary infection.

Lichen

Ringworm, unlike viral herpes, is caused by fungi. Lichen occurs when infected with a special type of fungus - dermatophytes (these are microsporum and trichophyton). In this case, lichen affects the outer tissues (skin) and rarely, only in severe cases, affects the internal organs (unlike herpes, which spreads both outside and inside the body).

According to the type of pathogen fungus , two types of lichen are distinguished , which has the appearance of pink spots with a red roller around the edges. These are trichophytosis (or ringworm) and microsporia . The appearance of both of these types of lichen is similar to each other: a round spot, the skin inside the spot is flaky, around the spot there is a raised red edge. There are slight differences between trichophytosis and microsporia; laboratory analysis can determine the exact name of the pathogen. The treatment for both types of fungal infection is the same.

Ringworm

Ringworm (or trichophytosis - by the name of the pathogen fungus) passes from a sick person or animal (contact method of infection). It spreads predominantly over the scalp , but may appear on exposed areas of the skin.

How is a rash formed?

• One or more round lesions are formed. In the scalp, there is thinning of hair inside a round focus. In the focus under the hair, the skin is flaky (like dandruff). The hair inside the hearth breaks off;
• If the focus appears in a hairless part of the body, then it looks like a pink spot with thickened skin;
• Small bubbles appear along the edge of the spot. Bubbles may crust;
• The bubbles thicken and form a red raised edge. The border of the focal spot with lichen is clear.The focus increases in size (up to 10 cm in diameter and more), acquires the correct round shape. The following foci appear.

Note to parents If a child scratches a lichen, then an infection will get into the wound. Then purulent blisters are formed, which are covered with a yellow crust.

Having ringworm on your arm can take up to two months to heal. Preparations: Griseofulvin, Terbinafine (inside), tar is smeared externally, antifungal ointments, alcohol iodine

.

Microsporia: how is it different from trichophytosis?

Another type of lichen is microsporia .

(it is caused by the fungus microsporum).

Microsporia in appearance is almost no different from trichophytosis (ringworm). There is a difference in localization. Ringworm prefers the hairy parts of the body. microsporia

Prefers exposed areas of skin on arms, legs, torso. With microsporia, the hair breaks off at a height of several mm
, leaving a stump of 5-8 mm. With ringworm, the hair breaks off
very shortly, up to 3 mm
. And one more thing: ringworm at the beginning of development can be oval, after it is always round. Microsporia can be oval at any stage of development (beginning or end).

Microsporia may not itch (unlike ringworm, which is accompanied by severe itching).

Other types of lichen

Pityriasis (varicolored) lichen - manifested by yellow-brown spots on open areas of the body (on the trunk, neck, arms, legs). The spots increase in size and merge with each other. If the stain is scraped off, peeling appears. Treatment of this infection: salicylic alcohol and salicylic ointment, sulfuric ointment, as well as modern means: Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Naftifin.

Rubrophytosis and epidermophytosis - have the appearance of a red rash with an uneven edge and peeling, which do not hurt or itch. If the fungus affects the nails, then they thicken, exfoliate, lose their luster. Small rashes are treated topically. To do this, use external antifungal drugs: Castellani liquid, Clotrimazole, Mycospor, tar products. With extensive skin lesions, treatment is complex. In addition to external ointments, antifungal drugs are taken orally.

eg
Terbinafine
.

There is another type of lichen - pink, but it does not occur on the arms and legs.

What to do about a rash?

With rashes on the palms and feet in children, the doctor prescribes the correct treatment. A rash cannot be cured over the phone. Only an individual examination of the child will determine the cause of its appearance. Treatment is as follows:

1. When a viral disease occurs, no therapy is prescribed.
2. If the rash is caused by bacteria, then antibiotics are prescribed.
3. In case of allergies, it is necessary to determine the allergen and carry out therapy with antihistamines.
4. When scabies occurs, the necessary medicines are prescribed by a dermatologist.
5. In vascular diseases, a hematologist diagnoses and treats.

To relieve the itching that often accompanies the rash, your doctor may prescribe special ointments and creams.

Rash Prevention

Preventive advice will help to avoid skin rash and subsequent treatment. So, children's dermatologists advise to observe the following rules:

• Wash hands with soap and water after every visit to the toilet and any public places.
• Strengthen the immune system by all available means (walking in the fresh air, proper nutrition, hardening the body, etc.).
• Provide a calm (stress-free) environment for the child.
• During the cold season, wear mittens or gloves.

A rash on the hands causes the child itching and anxiety, and also makes parents worried. Therefore, at the first signs of rashes, it is necessary to consult a specialist and find out the cause of the disease. Then the doctor will be able to choose the most suitable drugs, which, if used correctly, will speed up recovery. Of course, at first you can get by with folk or pharmacy remedies, but this will not guarantee a complete cure, and possibly result in complications.In what cases it is necessary to see a doctor?

You need to call a doctor if, in addition to a rash on the palms and feet, the child has the following symptoms:

• high temperature, sometimes more than 40 degrees;
• an unbearable itch is felt on the skin, which spreads throughout the body;
• vomiting and severe headache occur;
• confusion of consciousness and speech;
• hemorrhages appear on the skin with uneven edges in the form of stars, while there is no itching;
• swelling and difficulty breathing occur.

Until the doctor arrives, the child does not need to be fed, but it is allowed to drink plenty of water. At a temperature above 38.5 degrees, it is necessary to give an antipyretic. The room must be kept at the optimum temperature and humidity. The child must be dressed in clothes made from natural fabrics.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

In most cases, the rash goes away on its own after a few days. However, a rash on the wrist is often a sign of an allergy or some kind of disease, so even after a long period of time, the skin condition may not improve. In such situations, people need to see a doctor.

A person should go to the hospital if he suspects he has scabies. This condition does not improve without treatment, but to successfully combat it, the doctor may prescribe scabicides.

In addition, you should seek medical attention if you experience the following symptoms:

• fever;
• a rash that spreads throughout the body;
• a rash that develops quickly;
• open sores or blisters;
• sensitivity in the mouth or in the genital area;
• nausea, muscle pain, and other symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever;
• rashes with signs of infection such as swelling, crusting, or yellow-green pus.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be life threatening, so if a person may have been exposed to ticks and has the symptoms listed above, they should go to an emergency room.

The attention of doctors should also be obtained in cases where the appearance of a rash is accompanied by difficulty breathing.