Contact Dermatitis Could Be the Reason for Your Child's Rash

Have you ever put a piece of clothing or jewelry on your child and then they break out in a rash? 可悲的是，这发生在我身上. I didn't know Angora was rabbit fur when I bought a sweater as a teenager, and I didn't know that white gold had a lot of nickel in it. Contact dermatitis and allergic rashes happen more than people realize.

过敏性皮疹的常见诱因

So the most common reasons for allergic skin rashes are due to something your body comes in contact with that triggers the reaction. 有过敏史的人, 哮喘, and eczema are more prone to reacting to things they come in contact with. 不同的面料, 像任何有动物毛发的人一样, 有香味的洗涤剂, 任何有乳胶的东西, 包括一些创可贴, and any metal that contains nickel are the most common triggers for contact allergic dermatitis. 大发娱乐在患皮疹的孩子身上经常看到这种情况, where the metal snap on jeans rubs against the stomach, 例如.

Signs and Symptoms of 所有ergic Contact Dermatitis

那么疹子是什么样的呢? Well, it can look like eczema, or it can look like hives. 它会一直很痒. Sometimes if the material is near the face, it can cause swelling of the lips or eyes. When I have earrings that have nickel in them, I'll know right away because my ear lobes will start to swell, 会痒, and even have clear fluid oozing from a red, 一个易怒的皮疹.

治疗过敏性皮肤反应

好吧. You've determined your child is allergic to whatever was touching their skin. 现在? 首先，治疗皮疹. 就像其他过敏反应一样, it's treated with oral antihistamines and topical steroid creams until the allergic reaction resolves. If it's serious and causing breathing issues, you will need to have your child see a doctor right away to see if oral steroids are needed to quickly shut down their immune system's allergic response and keep their airway open.

预防未来的皮肤过敏反应

Next, you will need to keep your child away from whatever it was that triggered the reaction. I was heartbroken to have to let go of the sweater I'd saved up my own money for, but luckily my sister was able to wear it. 首饰或金属断裂的问题, sometimes painting clear nail polish on any part of the metal that touches your child's skin will help. 许多地方出售无镍珠宝. 这对时尚选择很有大发娱乐. 幸运的是, pull-on leggings are also in style for girls, and athletic pants with elastic waists are good for boys. 因此，如果需要的话，也可以避免穿牛仔裤. If it's latex your child is allergic to, there are a lot of good non-latex Band-Aids out there. 如果是某种肥皂或洗涤剂, then it's time to switch the whole family to dye and fragrance-free products.

所有ergic contact dermatitis is very easy for your child's pediatrician to recognize if they have it. Unfortunately, the treatment is to avoid whatever your child is sensitive to. That's the hard part, but it's very doable. Your child's pediatrician can help with tips specific to your child if needed.

更新日期：2023年6月5日
最初发布日期：2022年5月23日