Why does a child have a rash on his cheeks?

The appearance of a rash on a child’s cheeks often forces parents to sound the alarm and contact dermatologists and pediatricians. Skin rashes in children can indeed indicate the presence of serious diseases, but in many cases they are caused by purely external factors and do not require special treatment. You can learn about the most common types of rashes on the cheeks in infants and older children, as well as how to treat them, from our material. A rash may also often appear on the child’s arms and legs.

Causes of rash on the cheeks of a baby

Chicken pox

The skin of a child with chickenpox becomes covered with vesicles - small bubbles with liquid contents. After some time, crusts form in place of the bubbles.

Rubella

A profuse red rash on a child's cheeks, torso, and limbs often indicates rubella. After a few days, the rash disappears.

Allergic dermatitis

A rash on the cheeks of a newborn can be caused by allergies to foods or medications consumed by the mother during feeding, as well as dust and other environmental factors.

Prickly heat

A rash on the cheeks of a baby is often the result of irritation caused by prolonged exposure to sweat.

During this disease, the rash first appears on the head and face, and then moves down, affecting the skin of the torso, arms and legs.

Sepsis

When bacteria enter the circulatory system, a rash can appear on any part of the skin.

Teething

Saliva, which is released abundantly in a child during teething, often causes irritation and rashes on the baby’s cheeks.

Treatment of rashes on the cheeks of a child

A rash on the cheeks of an infant or older child requires immediate medical attention if it is accompanied by fever, headache or dizziness, weakness, vomiting or diarrhea, drowsiness, severe swelling or large areas of peeling. With minor manifestations of a rash on the cheeks in newborns and in the final stages of treatment, you should focus on eliminating the most unpleasant symptoms that cause discomfort in the child. La-Cri cosmetics can help you with this:

1. Cream "La-Cri" relieves itching and redness, soothes irritation;
2. Emulsion "La-Cri" moisturizes and nourishes dry skin, reduces sensitivity;
3. Cleansing gel "La-Cri" allows you to cleanse the skin of irritants and prevent infection.

Sometimes parents may notice a small rash, redness, and irritation on the newborn’s cheeks. It may appear in the first days of a child's life or be present on the face from birth. Such signs of allergies in infants from birth are not uncommon today.

Types of rashes in newborns

It is a mistake to believe that children's skin after birth is smooth and soft as in advertising. The presence of rashes, redness and roughness on the face of a newborn is common. However, a rash is not always a sign of ill health and allergies in a child.