With the child | Skin rash on lower leg

With the child

The most common childhood skin rashes are associated with the typical childhood diseases measles, rubella, chickenpox, rubella ringworm or scarlet fever. The lower legs are often also affected by these rashes, but not exclusively. Thanks to successful vaccinations, measles, rubella and chickenpox are increasingly rare nowadays.

Neurodermatitis is a disease that manifests itself mainly in childhood. Even though exact figures vary depending on the source, the trend clearly shows that the prevalence in children is often higher than in adults. A milk crust on the scalp of infants can be the first symptom of neurodermatitis.

Psoriasis can also occur in children. After the diagnosis of a chronic disease, such as psoriasis, in childhood, it is advisable to offer both the child itself and the parents training so that the child learns as quickly as possible to set the basis for successfully containing the disease with thorough skin care. However, rashes on the lower legs are often caused by insect bites or allergic reactions, even in children. Lyme disease can also occur in children who spend a lot of time in nature and can therefore come into contact with ticks.

TreatmentTherapy

The treatment depends strongly on the cause of the rash. In general, it is important to fight the cause of the rash. In case of an allergic reaction, this means avoiding the agent.

In some cases it may be necessary to take antihistamines. This is also the case, for example, in an allergic reaction to insect bites. Bacterially triggered skin rashes, such as Lyme disease or erysipelas, are treated with antibiotics.

A atopic dermatitis disorder is something that a patient retains throughout his or her life. The aim of the therapy is therefore to relieve the symptoms. To this end, the skin should be kept as moist as possible and scratching should be avoided.

This is called basic skin care. For this purpose, an anti-inflammatory cream containing cortisone or calcineurin inhibitors can be applied locally to the affected area. In severe cases, the anti-inflammatory drugs can also be administered systemically.