What are Skin infections in children and their symptoms: Dr. DB Sharma

 

What are skin infections in children?

Infections of the skin are a frequent childhood ailment. A skin infection can occur anywhere on the body, including in or near the mouth. Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, or yeast.

TYPES OF SKIN INFECTIONS:

abscesses and boils

Cuts scratches, and grazes caused by cellulitis

eczema

impetigo

Bites by insects

ringworm

scabies

skin diseases caused by fungi

 Types of infections and Symptoms:

Infections of the skin are caused by bacteria. Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. This can infect any part of the body's surface skin and underlying tissues. It usually begins with a cut or scratch.

Impetigo. In children, this causes blisters or scaling on the face, neck, hands, and diaper area.

Paronychia. A bacterial infection of the epidermis around a fingernail causes this condition.

Skin diseases are caused by fungi. Infections of the skin caused by fungi include:

Paronychia. This is a fungus that affects the skin around a fingernail.

Infections with the fungus Tinea. Dermatophytes (mold-like fungi) that dwell on dead skin, nails, hair, and scalp tissues cause these illnesses. Tinea thrives in warm, moist settings, such as those created by youngsters sweating or staying wet for long periods. Infections caused by Tinea include:

The athlete's foot is a condition that affects athletes. This has an impact.

The athlete's foot is a condition that affects athletes. The soles of the feet, the skin between the toes, and the toenails are all affected.

Jock itch is a condition that affects men. The skin of the groin and upper thighs becomes infected.

Ringworm. This can infect the skin, nails, and scalp anywhere on the body. The rash is usually round in shape.

Infections of the skin are caused by yeast. The following are examples of yeast infections:

Diaper rash is a common problem. This manifests itself in the form of red raised pimples on the buttocks and genitalia of infants.

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