Pediatric dermatologist - what is included in his duties
Dermatology is a medical science that studies skin diseases. This is how this term is explained in reference books and encyclopedias, but in reality, dermatologists work with both sebaceous gland diseases and nail diseases. A pediatric dermatologist carries out the same activity, but only with regard to children's patients. Parents should understand that any rash, every blister or even at first glance slight redness of the child's skin is a reason to contact such a specialist.
The dermatologist at the children's polyclinic not only examines and treats sick children, but also provides consultations on the prevention of skin diseases. There are actually quite a lot of such pathologies, and you can get complete information about what each of these diseases is on our Dobrobut website. com.
Skin diseases, most common among children
Of course, examination and diagnosis of dermatological diseases should be carried out by a specialist, but parents should also know the signs of the most common skin diseases in children.
Itchy lichen
This is an infectious skin disease caused by a fungus. At the beginning of its development, ringworm appears on the skin in the form of a red rough spot, which after some time turns into an itchy red ring with swollen rough edges.
This disease occurs after physical contact with a sick person or animal, and is well amenable to treatment with complex methods: systemic therapy (antifungal drugs) and local therapy (creams, ointments, solutions). An appointment with a children's dermatologist must be made at the first signs of lichen planus - the doctor will make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe a competent and safe medication.
Erythema infectious
As the name suggests, this disease is contagious, but it passes easily and lasts a maximum of two weeks. At first, it runs like a banal cold, then rashes appear on the skin of the face and body. It is noteworthy that the high risk of infection from patients with erythema infectiosum is observed in the first week of the disease, but when the skin rashes in children are already pronounced, sick children cease to be contagious.
Treatment consists in drinking plenty of fluids, constant rest and the use of painkillers. Parents should understand that the symptoms of infectious erythema are not specific, therefore it is impossible to diagnose and treat this disease on your own - perhaps there are signs of more serious, even life-threatening pathologies. A good pediatric dermatologist will not only carefully examine a sick child, but also ask the mother if she is pregnant - infectious erythema is dangerous for the course of pregnancy and intrauterine development of the fetus.
Chicken pox (chicken pox)
Everyone knows about this disease, parents themselves can diagnose it. This is a highly contagious disease characterized by the appearance of a rash and small sores all over the body. Skin itching in a child during chickenpox provokes scratching, and this leads to the formation of small ulcers, which later become covered with crusts and scars may remain in their place.
If chicken pox passes without complications, the dermatologist will not prescribe any specific treatment, although he will recommend taking antipyretics in case of an increase in the child's body temperature and treating the rash with a solution of diamond green. Complications of chicken pox can lead to pneumonia, brain damage and even death, so consultation with a specialist is essential.
Impetigo
The causative agents of this disease are streptococci and staphylococci. Impetigo is manifested by blisters, and ulcers may form on the child's skin, which are covered with crusts. Characteristic skin lesions can appear on any part of the skin, but most often they are located around the mouth and nose.
The treatment of skin diseases is very rarely carried out with antibacterial drugs, but impetigo is just the case when these drugs cannot be dispensed with.
Contact dermatitis
This is simply a skin reaction that manifests itself with any contact with certain plants, namely oak, poison ivy, sumac, etc. In mild cases, contact dermatitis is manifested only by slight reddening of the skin, a small rash may occur. But the severe course of this disease is characterized by large swellings, intense redness of the skin and the appearance of blisters.
As a rule, this disease is detected 2 days after contact with the irritant, but it passes easily and immediately disappears after stopping the contact.
Hives
It looks like a red rash, has the appearance of blisters that pass without a trace, accompanied by itching, burning and tingling. Hives can appear in any part of the body and last only a few minutes, or it can bother the child for several days.
Hives can be a sign of serious health problems, because it the body's reaction to any irritant or progressive infectious disease (for example, rhinitis or pharyngitis).
The description of skin diseases in this material shows a small part of the entire variety of pathologies that a pediatric dermatologist deals with. It is impossible to know about absolutely all types of skin diseases, this is still the prerogative of specialists. Parents should clearly understand that even an ordinary pimple can be a sign of the onset of the disease, so a visit to a doctor is mandatory - it can be a paid pediatric dermatologist or a full-time doctor in a polyclinic.
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