Periodically, pimples may appear on the hands of a child, the photos of which are presented below and to which parents should pay attention, as they may indicate the presence of any contagious disease, an allergic reaction or a serious illness.
They can also appear in contact with a poisonous plant, with insect bites, as well as with an imbalance of internal organs. As you can see from the above, there are quite a few different causes of acne, so you should immediately contact your pediatrician or dermatologist to identify the cause and eliminate it.
For what reasons do they appear?
Very often, parents notice small pimples on the hands of a child, which may be a symptom of a skin disease. When they appear, you should immediately go to the doctor, as they may indicate the presence of scabies, which belongs to the category of parasitic infectious diseases.
The causative agent of this disease is a scabies mite, which can spread very quickly to all family members in a short time, and identifythis disease is possible not only by the presence of these acne, but also by the severe itching that is observed in the places of their formation.
Small pimples on the hands of a child are formed due to skin contact with any aggressive household chemicals, as well as after the use of certain medications or food containing allergens.
Often, small pimples appear on the hands of children in the form of hemisphere-shaped nodules, in this case we are already talking about the presence of molluscum contagiosum, which also requires immediate treatment. If itchy, slightly raised flat pimples or pale pink blisters appear on the child’s hands, this may indicate the presence of hives, which is one of the symptoms of an allergy.
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Many people are used to the fact that pimples appear anywhere, for example, on the back or on the face, but not on the arms, but this is not at all the case. A rash can easily form on any part of the skin of the hands, for example, on the crook of the elbow or on the back of the palms, and there are a variety of types of acne that can appear on the skin of the upper extremities.
The following types of acne can form on the skin of the hands of children:
- red pimples on the hands of a child, resembling spots;
- black or translucent white dots;
- purulent pimples or blisters;
- watery acne;
- dry pimples covered with a dense shell;
- bubbles with scaly spots;
- subcutaneous pimples.
In addition, all rashes can be localized in certain places. So, for example, pimples form on the hands, palms, and sometimes on the inner bends of the elbows, which may indicate a violation of the activity of the sweat glands or dyshidrosis.
If pimples appear on the skin of the hands above the elbow line, then they may indicate the presence of keratosis of the follicle or an allergic reaction. Fingers can develop rashes due to fungal infections, scabies, or molluscum contagiosum.
Pimples can appear in small numbers on the hands or as a large rash with or without intense itching. In addition, the rash may be large or very small, dot-like, clear, white, dark, or red.
In addition, watery acne on the hands of a child can be a symptom of various diseases, while other acne is a characteristic sign of a particular ailment. So, for example, small spots-pimples of red or pale pink color, which can appear on the entire surface of the skin of the hands, are a symptom of mononucleosis. Small, resembling asterisks can appear in children's hands with such a dangerous disease as meningococcal infection.
A child has acne on his hands
Acne on the hands can occur due to various reasons. These could be:
- repeated allergic reaction to medication;
- bacterial or infectious disease;
- hereditary disease;
- non-observance of elementary personal hygiene (the result of the multiplication of bacteria due to the fact that the infection has entered the body).
Another cause of acne on the legs and arms of a child can be a sharp hormonal change. Most often this happens during adolescence. Mostly teenagers suffer from acne and basically only the face is treated, but, for example, the hands are left and this problem is bypassed. This is wrong, because these rashes are best treated so that there are no complications. You can't pop pimples on your own. This will most likely lead to more infection of the skin tissues, especially if done with unwashed hands, and may also leave scars or welts.
To completely solve this problem, you should review all your cosmetics. It is best to choose products made from natural ingredients. It is even better if cosmetics of one firm. Before using any medication, whether it is an ointment, gel, tablet or cream, you need to consult a pediatrician. This applies not only to children, but also to girls and boys in their teens.
The most effective remedies for dealing with white pimples on the hands of a child are given below:
Boric acid is good for acne on the hands and feet after insect bites. To do this, soak a cotton swab in a solution of boric alcohol. It is necessary to wipe the affected part of the body at night and leave air access to it. You can achieve a faster effect if you wipe also onin the morning, but in this case there is a risk of overdrying the skin. The effect will most likely be visible within a week
- Antihistamine acne pills are quite effective drugs aimed at eliminating the manifestations of allergies on the skin.
- Probiotics. Such drugs actively affect the root cause of formations inside the skin. One of the most popular products at the moment is Bifiform and Laktofiltrum.
- Hormonal drugs. There are medications that regulate hormonal balance due to hormonal imbalance. It most often occurs in children over 10 years of age. Medications can make all the difference because there is no more reason for acne.
Ointments and other drugs
What medicines and antibiotic ointments are used for acne on the legs and arms of a child? We list the main ones:
- Erythromycin.
- Dalacin.
- Clindamycin.
- "Laktofiltrum" is taken in tablets, but it is contraindicated in case of indigestion.
- "Zinerite", which can dry out skin rashes not only on the hands, but also on other parts of the body.
- Antibacterial agents such as benzene peroxide. This drug has a sharp property to dissolve skin deposits. The drug has no contraindications, but during pregnancy it can be used only on the recommendation of the attending physician.
- Acids. Pretty strong drugs that are used mostly in cosmetology,because they have a very wide range of applications. They are also used to remove dead skin cells. Acids have a positive effect on the functioning of the glands. It is worth noting that they do not cause addiction of the whole organism, so they can be used for a long time. On average, results are visible after 2-3 weeks of treatment.
Gels
If the pimples on the child's hands itch, use the following drugs:
- "Baziron gel". The product is applied directly to acne, but has some side effects, so you should read the instructions for use and consult a specialist before use.
- Metrogyl Gel helps with whiteheads on the body.
- "Levomycelin". The skin is wiped twice a day with a cotton swab dipped in the solution.
- Tsindol is a powerful remedy, but test it on a small area of skin before using it, as it may cause an additional allergic reaction.
In the most severe cases, drugs based on tazarotene and adapolene can help. In many situations, you can resort to laser treatment. The laser beam penetrates deep into the skin and can destroy the most serious foci of pollution almost painlessly. The beam affects the affected tissues without harming he alth at all, so the procedure is harmless to the patient. When the beam enters the focus of inflammation, the temperature rises and the bacteria die. Thus, this procedure simultaneously stops and destroys even the mostserious education.
The spot application of antiseptics also helps very well, especially for acne caused by disruption of the sebaceous glands.
In the end, of course, it is important to follow the basic rules of hygiene. Wash your hands more often if they get dirty quickly and often. Diets can improve the situation. Often the appearance of a rash is due to poor nutrition. In this case, you should reconsider your diet. Fatty, s alty and spicy foods should be excluded from it. A large proportion of the diet should contain fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals and salads.
Folk treatment
The drug industry provides a large selection of drugs to get rid of acne: special bactericidal lotions and shower products. Lotions should be applied directly to those areas where there are rashes. But scrubs can be used no more than twice a week.
After cleansing and water procedures, anti-inflammatory creams and gels should be applied to the skin. You can use known folk methods to get rid of rashes. Herbs are amazing. With a decoction of plants, you can make lotions and baths. Eliminate fragrant soap from care products, replacing it with tar soap. This soap perfectly disinfects and makes the skin drier, controls the process of the sebaceous glands. Here are some effective folk methods of treatment.
Salicylic acid
How is salicylic acid treated? Treat the affected parts with a solution of 2%salicylic acid. A certain amount of the substance is applied to the treated area 1 time during the day. Acid perfectly dries the affected areas, relieves itching and burning.
Plant juices
You can use the juice of parsley, agave and string. With this composition, you need to moisten the swab and wipe the places where there are inflammations. Juices should never be mixed, only one type of plant can be used.
Cosmetic clay
It is best to take white or blue. It is enough to mix the powder with warm water and apply to the affected areas. Hold for 15 to 20 minutes, and then rinse off the composition and disinfect the skin.
Vegetable oils
Wipe the areas with tea tree oil, the antiseptic qualities of which cannot be doubted. You can also use calendula oil in the same way. It heals well, fights inflammation and is an amazing antiseptic.
Potato lotion
Grate potatoes and apply with a gauze compress on the inflamed area. You can also arrange a bath with potato starch: at the rate of 1 kilogram of starch for a whole bath. The procedure will undoubtedly help to remove the itching and dry the pustules.
It is easier to prevent any he alth problem than to run to the doctors later. Given that there are quite a few causes of acne, stick to preventive prescriptions.
In case acne delivers quitesevere discomfort - itching and getting wet, then all sorts of attempts at self-treatment have every chance of ending in an exacerbation. As a result, in order to avoid annoying results, be sure to seek support from a qualified specialist.
Lemon
Lemon juice fights very well with subcutaneous acne on the hands. Half of the fruit is squeezed and dissolved in 200 grams of water. The ingredients are mixed. The finished mixture is suitable for combating inflammation. The surface of the hands when using this method is cleaned, harmful bacteria are destroyed.
Inflammation gradually disappears, and the skin of the hands becomes he althy. This remedy should be used once a day. Diluted lemon juice should be left on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes. There is a possibility of burning during the procedure. At the end of the session, the lemon juice is washed off with warm water.
Kalanchoe
Connoisseurs recommend using Kalanchoe to fight acne on the hands. A small leaf of this plant is washed, the skin is removed from above. Then this plant wipes the inflamed area twice a day. Pimples and redness disappear after a while.
