The child's underarm rash is red. What does it mean with and without fever, reasons, treatment

Rash under the armpits in children may be the result of various disorders in the body. Sometimes it indicates the development of a serious illness.

It is important to go to the hospital to see a pediatrician or dermatologist, undergo a comprehensive examination prescribed by a specialist. Based on the results of the tests carried out, the child will be prescribed a special treatment, taking into account the state of the body and the main cause of the rash under the armpits.

Causes of the appearance of a rash in the armpits

A pediatrician or dermatologist will help determine the root cause of the armpit rash in children. It is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner, undergo an examination and start treatment. In some situations, it is enough to follow certain recommendations to get rid of the problem.

A rash under the armpits in a child is more often provoked by the following reasons:

Name	Description
Fungus	A disease in which the body becomes infected more often in public places. An easily transmitted pathology, therefore, to eliminate it, doctors prescribe antibacterial agents to patients. Without timely therapy, the fungus infects healthy organs and tissues.
Allergy	Often a rash in children in the armpits is the result of the use of hygiene products. In some situations, even a simple nourishing cream can lead to rashes on the body.
Rubbing the skin	In the axillary fossa, the skin of children is hypersensitive. Damage can be caused easily by tight and uncomfortable clothing. Irritation provokes inflammation and rashes under the armpits. This is facilitated by profuse sweating, uncomfortable and tight clothing. Wet skin irritates faster. Rashes from rubbing more often appear in the spring or summer period.
Heat rash	Disease of the body, which is characterized by an abnormal response to high temperatures and stress conditions. The pathological condition can also manifest itself after the use of hot foods and drinks. A warm rash under the armpits is small, red, and slightly bulging. It occurs more often during a hot period of time.
Eczema	Chronic infectious disease is accompanied by a strong inflammatory process. Rashes appear on the child's body, which peel off. The skin is tightened and covered with abscesses. In some situations, blisters form, which cause severe itching.
Seborrheic dermatitis	A chronic skin disease that occurs against the background of a specific fungus entering the body. The inflammatory process negatively affects the work of the sebaceous glands. Not only rashes appear, but also redness. The skin swells, becomes oily, itching and burning. In some situations, yellow or white flakes are formed.
Contact dermatitis	The pathological condition appears after contact with allergic substances. This can be regular soap, body lotion, or beauty products. The same thing happens when wearing clothes that have been made with synthetic material. Contact dermatitis develops after fragrances and detergents. Pathology provokes the appearance on the child's body of red and itchy rashes.
Ringworm	A disease characterized by scaly eruptions that are crusty. In some situations, the pathology provokes the appearance of red and round spots. Concomitant symptoms may include hair loss, severe itching, and blistering.
Furunculosis	A purulent rash appears on the body. They cause painful discomfort to the child. Treatment is strictly carried out under the supervision of a doctor, since a complication of such a disease is blood poisoning. In difficult situations, the patient is shown surgery to open and remove the contents of the boil.
Psoriasis	Chronic pathology of non-infectious origin proceeds with itching and peeling of the skin, its compaction is observed, and crusts are formed. In the armpits, a rash appears with red spots of an uneven color.

Each disease or pathological condition is accompanied by concomitant clinical symptoms that cannot be ignored. A timely visit to a pediatrician or dermatologist will help establish the underlying cause and undergo treatment. Otherwise, there is a likelihood of developing serious complications (secondary infection, scarring, scars).

Other possible causes

There are other provoking factors, against the background of which rashes appear under the armpits in children:

• bacterial pathologies (scarlet fever);
• viral lesions of the child's body (measles, chickenpox, mononucleosis);
• a bite of an insect;
• dermatological diseases;
• non-compliance with simple hygiene rules;
• increased sweating;
• scabies;
• chronic pathologies of internal organs in a child's body;
• hormonal imbalance;
• severe obesity;
• the use of certain drugs.

Children often encounter prickly heat in the first years of their lives. The disease is characterized by the appearance of pink small bubbles.

What problems does an armpit rash with redness, itching, fever indicate?

A rash under the armpits of a child in some situations is accompanied by pronounced signs that indicate the development of a certain disease:

Name	Causes
Itching	dermatomycosis; psoriasis; eczema; lymphoma (cancer that affects the lymph nodes); contact dermatitis; an allergic reaction to personal care products; fungal infection of the child's body; folliculitis.
Redness	fungal infection of the body; candidiasis; HIV; folliculitis; phlegmon; lichen; eczema; contact dermatitis; allergic reaction; disseminated annular granuloma; lymphoma; hives.
Heat	prickly heat; allergic reaction; chickenpox; measles; rubella; sudden exanthema; scarlet fever; meningococcal infection; Infectious mononucleosis.
Pain syndrome	staphylococcal infection; suppurative hydradenitis; lichen; phlegmon; hives; eczema; folliculitis; allergic reaction.

A pediatrician or dermatologist will help to eliminate the underlying disease or the cause of the pathological condition. The specialist will prescribe products that reduce itching, fever, and inflammation. Self-treatment is not recommended in order to prevent possible complications.

A rash under the armpits of a child is not only accompanied by itching, redness, but also a burning sensation, pain syndrome. In some situations, bumps form at the site of the lesion, transparent or yellow discharge appears. In the absence of timely therapy, pathological processes progress and spread to healthy areas of the body.

Diagnostic measures

A specialized specialist will help determine the root cause and make the correct diagnosis. It is impossible to independently establish the source of violations, it is strictly forbidden to give medicines to children without a doctor's prescription.

A pediatrician or dermatologist examines the patient, and if necessary, prescribe additional tests:

Name	Description
Scraping	For laboratory research, tissue is taken from the affected area of ​​the body and examined under a microscope.
General and biochemical blood test	Tests allow you to determine the viral or bacterial lesion of the child's body, to identify the inflammatory process and other disorders.
Allergy skin tests	Experts use a variety of solutions to determine the source of an allergic reaction.

Diagnostic measures will help the doctor establish an accurate diagnosis and, based on the information received, choose the most effective treatment regimen. It is important to differentiate the provoking disease, since many serious pathologies are accompanied by similar clinical signs.

Drug treatment for children

Therapy for the child is selected by a pediatrician or dermatologist. You must first undergo a complete examination in order to establish the main cause of the appearance of a rash under the armpits in a small patient.

Treatment involves the use of medications by mouth or externally. A pediatrician or dermatologist prescribes medications for a child, taking into account his condition, as well as the individual characteristics of the body.

Pills

It is recommended to give the drugs to the child with rashes under the armpits strictly according to the doctor's prescription. The active ingredients can aggravate the state of health or provoke complications if the indicated dosages are not observed. The likelihood of side effects is also high.

Infant armpit rash is treated with the following drugs:

Drug group	Name	Application
Antihistamines	Suprastin, Tsetrin	Medicines relieve swelling and itching. The drug is taken orally with meals. The recommended dosage is 0.025 g 2-3 times a day. In severe situations, the drug is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Children's dosage depends on age and is ¼-1/2 tablets 2-3 times a day.
Antibacterial drugs	Amoxicillin, Azithromycin	Medicines are used if a bacterial infection has joined the rash. The doctor selects the dosage and treatment regimen, taking into account the patient's age. Adults are prescribed 500 mg 3 times a day. The pediatric dosage is 20 mg / kg 3 times a day. The course of therapy lasts 5-12 days. The medicine is taken with a time interval of 8 hours.

Additionally, vitamin complexes can be prescribed to maintain the immunity of the child's body and increase its resistance to viral and bacterial diseases.

Ointments and creams

Ointments and creams are prescribed when a rash appears in the armpits to reduce discomfort. They soothe and restore the top layer of the epidermis.

Name	Application	Contraindications
Dermatop	The ointment is applied externally. Apply a thin layer to the affected area of ​​the skin and rub in lightly. The maximum course of treatment lasts 4 weeks.	individual sensitivity; syphilis, tuberculosis; fungal, bacterial and viral infections; malignant processes on the skin; period of bearing the baby.
Diaderm	The ointment is applied to the inflamed skin area 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment lasts 1 month. The site of application should be cleaned before processing.	hypersensitivity to active ingredients.
Clotrimazole	The affected areas of the skin are treated with the medicine, gently rubbed. Apply the ointment 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment lasts 4 weeks.	hypersensitivity to active substances; period of bearing the baby; breast-feeding; menstrual period.

Medicines have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It is important to adhere to your doctor's prescriptions or carefully read the instructions for use to prevent side effects and complications.

Anesthetics

The child's body reacts violently to the negative effects of any allergen. Rashes appear on the body, especially under the armpits, where the skin is very sensitive. Anesthetics are used to treat the affected areas.

Name	Application	Contraindications
Psilo balm	The medicine is used externally. Apply a small strip (3-5 cm) to the affected area of ​​the skin. Rub the gel with light massage movements. The procedures are carried out 3-4 times a day.	hypersensitivity to active ingredients; extensive skin lesions; the patient's age up to 2 years; damage to the mucous membrane; violation of the integrity of the skin at the site of application of the drug; simultaneous use of drugs that contain diphenhydramine.
Fenistil gel	The medicine is used externally, the affected areas of the body are treated 2-4 times a day. With severe itching and extensive lesions, it is recommended to additionally take the medicine in the form of drops inside.	angle-closure glaucoma; premature babies; age up to 1 month; hypersensitivity to active ingredients; pregnancy; lactation period.
Bepanten	The cream is applied to the inflamed area of ​​the body 1-2 times a day.	individual sensitivity to the components that make up the cream.

Medicines eliminate not only skin rashes, but also itching, redness, pustular formations. Discomfort during long-term chronic diseases also decreases, and the process of regeneration of damaged tissues is accelerated.

Home remedies recipes and rules of application

A rash under the armpits of a child can be treated with prescriptions of healers and healers, if there are no serious contraindications. Their use should be discussed with a pediatrician or dermatologist. The components used can provoke an allergic reaction or other complications.

Effective traditional medicine recipes:

Name	Recipe	Application
St. John's wort	Brew 3 tablespoons. dry herbs with hot water (400-500 ml). Insist 1-2 hours and strain.	The resulting broth is recommended to be used for compresses. Wet a cotton swab and apply to the affected area of ​​the body. The procedures are recommended to be carried out 3-5 times a day.
Herbal collection	Mix chamomile sage and peppermint in equal parts, 3 tablespoons each. Pour the resulting mass with boiling water (1 liter). Put on fire and heat for another 10-15 minutes. Then cool and strain.	The herbal decoction is recommended for baths, lotions and armpit washing.
Soda	Pour 2 tbsp. soda with warm water (200 ml).	The resulting solution is used to treat the affected areas of the child's body. The procedures are recommended to be carried out at least 5 times a day. After the baking soda, you can apply a moisturizer to your skin to help it heal faster.
Succession	Pour 5 tbsp. herbs with hot water (1 l). Insist for 30 minutes and drain.	The resulting broth is added to the bathroom while bathing. The series fights well with irritation, itching, redness.
Starch	Dilute 90 g of product in 1 tbsp. warm water, mix well.	The resulting solution is poured into the bathroom. They bathe for 30 minutes and leave the bath without wiping themselves off with a towel.

Ice will help relieve the itching. Small pieces are wrapped in cloth and applied to the affected areas of the body. Irritation and inflammation helps eliminate vitamin E oily.

Lack of timely therapy will lead to complications. The baby will itch, damage the blisters, and get an infection. The likelihood of scarring and scars is also high. If an infection enters the bloodstream, it provokes the development of sepsis, and the functioning of internal organs is disrupted.

In addition, the complex therapy of rashes in the axillary fossa in children provides for the preparation of a special diet for the little patient. It is important to exclude from the menu all foods that increase the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

Allowed Products	Prohibited foods
fermented baked milk, kefir pearl barley, oatmeal olive oil boiled chicken, beef, river fish green apples, white currants dried fruits compote cabbage, cucumber, zucchini	eggs cow's milk beekeeping products chocolate products fat meat fresh baked goods red fruits, vegetables, berries

Drinking enough fluid will help remove toxins from the body and eliminate the accompanying symptoms of a pathological condition.

In most cases, an underarm rash in children is the result of poor hygiene practices. Parents dress the child too warmly, he sweats, which also provokes an inflammatory process. You should consult a pediatrician to rule out the likelihood of developing a serious illness. Since progressive pathological processes will entail dangerous complications.

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