Skin conditions can cause a child to suffer from self esteem issues as well as severe discomfort. Treatment for these skin conditions vary from herbal treatments to prescribed medication. For parents and caregivers, it is important to have an understanding of which skin conditions could affect your child and the proper treatment.
Acne
Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a skin condition that commonly affects adolescents but it can also affect younger children. According to the Children's Hospital of Boston, nearly 17 million people in the United States are affected by acne.The condition causes blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. In some cases, the acne can be quite severe and become infected. If this occurs, the child may need prescribed oral antibiotics or a topical cream to recover. Acne can also have a detrimental effect on a child's self esteem because of the disfigurement it can cause.
Eczema
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a skin condition that affects children of all ages. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, the cause of this skin condition is not known, however, eczema seems to be more prevalent in children who suffer from allergies. Unfortunately, eczema can be long lasting, reoccurring and cause severe discomfort to its sufferers. In fact, eczema causes extremely dry skin, uncomfortable itching and a red, raised rash. In addition, it can occur on any part of the body. Although you can purchase some over the counter or herbal remedies, children with this skin condition will most likely need medical treatment to fully recover.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin condition that commonly affects young children. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, the condition causes honey-colored crusty blisters that ooze fluid.The blisters usually occur just above the lips and beneath the nose. This condition may come about because of the child has recently had a cold. The child will have a desire to scratch these blisters but scratching will only cause the blisters to spread to other places on the face.This condition usually requires medical treatment for the child to recover.
