- 1. Allergic dermatitis
- 2. Diaper dermatitis
- 3. Brotoeja
- 4. Toxic erythema
- 5. Slap disease
- 6. Roseola
- 7. Hemangioma
The red spots on the baby's skin may appear due to contact with an allergenic substance such as creams or insect bites, for example, or be related to various skin diseases, such as rash or dermatitis.
Therefore, it is very important to call or consult the pediatrician for him to make the diagnosis and guide the appropriate treatment, as soon as red spots appear on the baby's skin, especially if he has other symptoms such as fever, persistent crying or skin wounds.
1. Allergic dermatitis
How are the spots: reddish, itchy, skin peeling, swelling and the appearance of small bubbles may occur. The spots of allergic dermatitis can appear as soon as the baby comes into contact with the allergen or take up to 48 hours to appear.
How to treat: avoid the allergen that is causing allergy, use emollient creams such as Mustela or ointments with corticosteroids prescribed by the pediatrician.
Learn more at: Allergic dermatitis.
2. Diaper dermatitis
How are the spots: red, affecting the folds of the skin, mainly that is in contact with the diaper.
What to do: Use diaper ointments containing vitamin A, which helps to regenerate the skin faster and change the diaper more frequently, whenever the baby pees or poops. The less time the baby stays in contact with his own urine and feces, the better it will be for his recovery. Certain diapers can cause allergies on the baby's skin, so if even when following these tips the redness does not improve, you should change the diaper brand you usually use, choosing one suitable for sensitive skin. Learn more at: How to take care of baby's diaper rash.
3. Brotoeja
How are the spots: reddish, itchy, and small bubbles may appear. They are more frequent in the neck, abdomen, armpits or legs and during the summer.
How to treat: keep your skin dry and clean, wear fresh clothes and apply an allergy cream prescribed by your pediatrician.
Learn more at: Brotoeja.
4. Toxic erythema
How are the spots: red, rounded, with ill-defined edges and slightly elevated, with a small white or yellow dot in the center. They appear mainly on the chest, face, arms and butt, and last for about 2 weeks.
How to treat: there is no specific treatment because this is a harmless skin disease, but hypoallergenic soaps and creams can be used.
Learn more at: Toxic erythema.
5. Slap disease
How are the spots: red and especially on the cheeks, and may appear later on the back, belly, arms and legs. Slap disease is contagious, but at the stage when the spots appear, there is no longer a risk of transmitting the disease.
How to treat: antihistamine remedies and anti-thermal and analgesic remedies such as Paracetamol prescribed by the pediatrician.
Learn more at: Treatment for slap disease.
6. Roseola
How are the spots: small and reddish or pink, which appear more often on the trunk, neck and arms. Roseola lasts about 7 days and is contagious, being transmitted through contact with saliva.
How to treat it: remedies for fever like Paracetamol guided by the pediatrician and the adoption of some precautions such as avoiding blankets and blankets, bathing with warm water and placing a cloth soaked in fresh water on the forehead and armpits.
Learn more at: Children's Roseola.
7. Hemangioma
How are the stains: reddish or purplish, with or without elevation and protrusion. Hemangioma usually appears in the first 2 weeks of life, decreasing in size or disappearing by the age of 10.
How to treat: it usually disappears on its own, however, you can consult a dermatologist.
Learn more at: Hemangioma.
The red spots on the baby's skin may be related to other diseases, other than those mentioned, so it is very important to always consult the pediatrician or dermatologist. Check out our Complete Guide to the Most Common Baby Diseases.
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