Some parents are of the opinion that red cheeks in a child are a sign of he alth. Of course, a slight blush should be present, but without peeling, thickening and other manifestations that indicate disorders occurring in the child's body.
For what reasons does a red spot appear on a child's cheek and how to get rid of it?
Allergy sign
Today, people are surrounded by many harmful substances that are contained in food, air, household chemicals and other things. The fragile body of children reacts violently to the effects of allergens. Therefore, often a red spot on the cheek of a child is a sign of such manifestations. Allergies can occur in children at any age, but infants are especially susceptible to it.
Exudative catarrhal diathesis
With this allergic disease, a child has a red, rough spot on his cheek that is dry and flaky. Then a thin crust appears on it, itching occurs.
Mostly cheek rednessaccompanied by diaper rash in the buttocks and perineum. Sometimes a milk crust appears on the baby's head. The most susceptible to exudative-catarrhal diathesis are children aged 1.5-2 months. If the required treatment is not provided, the disease turns into atopic dermatitis.
Food allergy
The main symptoms are itching and swelling of the eyelids, skin, and larynx. A red spot on the cheek of a child often occurs simultaneously with disorders of the digestive system. The causes of such allergies are food. Often this is honey, citrus fruits, seafood, chocolate, nuts, cocoa and others.
If the disease manifests itself in a child in infancy, it is likely that the mother's malnutrition served as its development.
Drug allergy
When drug therapy is carried out, the effect of their chemical components on the child's body often causes immune reactions. Often, an allergy occurs to synthetic vitamins, antibacterial agents. Reactions are observed to the components of the vaccine, which is not uncommon today. The greatest danger is DPT, vaccinations against measles, influenza viruses. Depending on the degree and type of damage, clinical manifestations are different. There may be a large red spot on the child's cheek or a rash all over the body.
Atopic dermatitis
The disease is allergic in nature and manifests itself mainly in children in the first year of life, persisting for severalyears. The first sign is that the child has a red spot on the cheek that flakes and itches. Often there are symptoms of a cold, which are mainly expressed by a runny nose.
Atopic dermatitis almost always disappears as you get older.
Contact dermatitis
The disease is an allergic skin reaction at the site of exposure to an irritant. Damage occurs as a result of contact with glue, ointment, clothing and other drugs and objects containing harmful substances. A red hard spot on the child's cheek in this case may appear from creams and other cosmetics.
Cold or heat allergy
This type of skin lesion is observed when exposed to sudden changes in temperature. As a rule, parents pay attention to the fact that a red spot appeared on the child's cheek after a walk.
This is more likely not even an allergy, but a reaction to frost or heat.
Treatment of allergic reactions
What to do if the cause of the red spot on the child's cheek is one of the above diseases? First of all, you need to visit a pediatrician. Only a specialist will be able to establish a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. First of all, the irritant must be eliminated, otherwise the therapy will be meaningless. If a food allergy appears, it is recommended to review the child's diet. When it comes to babies, a nursing mother should change her diet. For treatmentantiallergic drugs are prescribed for external and internal use. In some cases, hormonal ointments are prescribed.
Cold and heat allergies do not require treatment, they go away on their own. It is enough to lubricate the child's cheeks with a protective cream before a walk.
Congenital enzyme deficiency
Red cheeks are not always a symptom of allergies. In children in the first year of life, an enzymatic deficiency often occurs, manifested by the same symptom. Parents should be alert when a child is well but underweight.
Sometimes, when a baby eats more than his body can digest, a reaction appears that looks similar to allergic manifestations. The reason is the immature enzymatic system of the child.
How to treat
If the redness on the cheeks appeared as a result of a lack of enzymes for food processing, doctors recommend administering them in the form of medications. However, you should be wary of this type of therapy, as it can harm. In other words, the feedback principle works: the production of one's own enzymes decreases as analogues arrive. What to do in such a situation? Parents should be patient and wait until the baby grows up. Usually, over time, enzymatic deficiency disappears on its own. But that doesn't mean that nothing needs to be done. First of all, it is recommended to monitor the diet of the crumbs, do not overload it with food.organism.
Virus or infection
A red hot spot on a child's cheek sometimes appears simultaneously with SARS or influenza. Exposure to a virus or infection may also present with similar symptoms.
Children's roseola is often the cause of reddening of the cheeks. The disease can also be recognized by other previous signs: the temperature rises, diarrhea appears with mucous contents. Baby roseola is manifested by a small rash that is common not only on the cheeks, but throughout the body.
Another disease that is accompanied by reddening of the cheeks is systemic lupus erythematosus. The rash first appears on the tip of the nose, and then gradually spreads throughout the body. At the same time, there are other symptoms: fever, malfunctions of the spleen, liver, heart.
Therapy of infectious and viral diseases
Usually, these diseases are easy to recognize. They are often accompanied by fever and other symptoms. At the first signs, you need to show the child to a doctor who will prescribe the required treatment. In this case, this is not about fighting the stain itself, but about eliminating the cause that led to its appearance. Antiviral drugs and anti-infection agents will be effective.
Other reasons
In fact, there are many reasons for the appearance of spots on the cheeks of children. Perhaps the baby is just hot, or formula milk is not suitable. Often in childhood, acetonomic syndrome occurs, which also manifests itselfsuch a symptom. At the same time, a characteristic smell is felt from the child’s mouth, nausea and vomiting occur. If a similar condition is observed, the baby needs immediate medical attention.
A red spot on a child's cheek may be the result of a violation of the liver, viral hepatitis, allergies and other diseases. There is no need to guess, it is worth showing the baby to a specialist, since improper treatment or its absence will only aggravate the condition. Some parents try to cope on their own, use traditional medicine, sometimes not understanding what disease they are trying to rid their child of. This is fundamentally wrong. The diagnosis, as well as the method of therapy, can only be established by the attending physician.
