Blisters on a child’s body: photos with explanations of watery blisters, acne on the arms, legs, face

Other causes of rash

In adolescence, the formation of a rash with purulent contents is caused by hormonal changes in the body. For the same reason, newborns develop milia, which disappear over time. Teenage girls sometimes develop watery blisters on the arms, legs, and bikini area due to mechanical hair removal. Other causes of the rash also include:

• insect bites;
• long-term use of medications;
• hypothermia;
• nervous disorders (neurodermatitis);
• dysfunction of internal secretion organs;
• hormonal disorders;
• diseases of the body's functional systems;
• metabolic disease.

Many parents confuse water pimples with a disease that has a similar name - dropsy. However, this disease is not classified as a skin pathology. Dropsy is expressed as swelling due to excessive accumulation of fluid that does not leave the body on its own. The cause of the disease is a disruption of the lymphatic system.

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It is necessary to treat the “guest” with caution and due attention. In order not to bring about a series of not very pleasant complications

Rashes can be localized in any area of ​​the body, but there is a certain list of diseases, the favorite place of occurrence of which is the surface of the elbow:

1. Atopic dermatitis is a disease of allergic etiology, in most cases it manifests itself after contact with an allergen. The disease has the morphology of small pimples with exudate, with obvious itching.
2. Granuloma annulare is the result of chronic diseases, which include tuberculosis, rheumatism, and sarcoidosis. Pathology makes itself felt in the form of ring-shaped neoplasms, which will be single or multiple. Single ones can acquire large sizes up to 10 centimeters.
3. Eczema is a pathological condition accompanied by the formation of many small blisters with liquid exudate inside. The process is accompanied by itching, which causes the tissue to scratch and pimples to burst, which prolongs the disease.
4. Psoriasis is characterized by the appearance of flaky spots of varying diameters on the outer side of the elbow, which are white at the edges and red in the middle.

Among other things, the causes of rash on the elbows in adults will be hormonal imbalances. Often this is acutely reflected in the female sex, the lack of hygiene procedures or their excessiveness, the use of a number of medications, and stressful situations.

Diseases accompanied by the appearance of watery blisters on the body

Many diseases of a viral or bacterial nature are accompanied by the appearance of a rash in the form of blisters of different shapes and colors. Large water bubbles can form due to improper functioning of an organ. This disease is called dropsy.

In addition, acne in children occurs as a result of insect bites, and they itch (we recommend reading: how and what can you do to relieve itching from mosquito bites in a child?). Some types of diseases are presented in the table.

Causes of blistering and healing

Depending on the circumstances of occurrence, water blisters on the legs may be painless or cause discomfort upon palpation. If dirt somehow gets into the blister, the formations are severely scratched, which only adds to the negativity. In itself, the appearance of a blister with liquid on the legs of a child or an adult does not pose a particular danger to health and life, but to cure blisters (an area filled with some kind of gas (usually round in shape), bounded by walls of some kind of liquid

) necessary.

What causes blisters on feet:

1. Tight or awkward shoes. Sandals, shoes made of hard materials or with protruding elements or straps can rub, causing blisters to form on the foot, heels, and toes. An ordinary blister without blood is carefully sealed. From time to time you can pierce the skin, release the liquid, treat the puncture site (before and after), secure the bandage so that dirt does not get into the wound.
2. Insect bites. In this variant, bubbles most often form between the toes and hands. The formations cause unbearable itching, so it is better to use a special gel with a cooling and healing effect. The skin should be lubricated at least 2-3 times a day and it is better not to comb. Such liquid blisters on a baby’s leg can become a prerequisite for severe illness. If there have been no bites ( piercing of teeth, squeezing by teeth or jaws
   ), but formations have arisen, you should consult a dermatologist.
3. Allergies also cause blisters. Healing is traditionally done with antihistamines. But any other reason should be excluded, otherwise the products will not have the desired effect. If there were no bites, and the blisters on the arms and legs are unbearably scratched, redness and inflammation form, the formations unite into a single local focus, immediately consult a doctor! The prerequisite for such a reaction can be both household chemicals and products, medications, pollen, cosmetics - anything.
4. Fungus of the feet ( the distal (far) section of the limb of plantigrade quadrupeds, is a vault that is in direct contact with the surface of the earth and serves as a support when standing and moving
   ), hands. Blisters on the skin of the legs or arms are caused by a fungal infection. Mycosis also causes unbearable itching, and infection can occur on the beach, in the pool, in the sauna - it is impossible to protect yourself. From time to time, mycosis is a manifestation of weakened immunity. A clear sign distinguishable from an allergy is blisters not only on the soles of the feet, but also on the heels. For a long time, formations may not appear, and the skin only peels off a little and turns red. A little later, liquid bubbles appear, locally or in a chain, located on or between the fingers. The formations quickly burst and stick together, which increases the risk of another skin infection.

1. Skin diseases cause rashes on the toes; blisters also form on all areas of the skin. In this case, the formations are not scratched, but you should not self-medicate. The symptom may be caused by the dynamic course of a severe pathology and treatment will require the use of potent pharmaceuticals: hormonal products or medications that suppress the immune system.
2. Sunburn can also cause blisters to develop on your fingers, hands, legs or feet. Intense irradiation leads to a powerful burn, such formations ( a single purposeful process of education and training, as well as the totality of acquired knowledge, skills, values, functions, experience and competencies
   ) itch, hurt and are a sign of a 2nd degree burn. From time to time, the help of a specialist is required, since such sunbathing does not go away without leaving a trace.

From time to time, blisters on the feet may go away on their own, just as they may appear. There is no need to find the reason for this option, just monitor your general health. In particular, liquid blisters on the leg occur if a person has an acquired, infectious disease. Children often develop blisters on their heels, especially if the temperature remains at the borderline for several days. The phenomenon in the form of formations under the skin accompanies severe diabetes, viral hepatitis, or may simply be a consequence of vitamin deficiency.

Photo of vesicular rash

To determine the diagnosis, not only the presence of vesicles is taken into account, but also the accompanying symptoms. These include itching, fever, redness, peeling of the skin and other indicators. However, a preliminary assessment of the disease is possible based on the nature of the rash, shape and location.

Photo with explanations:

Hives. This disease falls into the category of dermatitis, mainly of allergic origin. The skin reacts with rashes to an external irritant (mechanical damage, chemicals). Urticaria is typically characterized by the sudden formation of multiple pale pink blisters, accompanied by severe itching.

Watery pimples with urticaria

Miliaria is a skin irritation caused by excessive sweating. It is more often observed in infants and forms in skin folds, on the neck, buttocks, and back. In an adult, prickly heat can occur due to excess weight, the application of warm compresses, or an increase in temperature. The rash is localized in the armpits, folds under the breasts, inguinal-scrotal area, and on the hands. Miliaria begins with mild itchy redness of the skin, which develops into small watery blisters.

Miliaria in infants

Chickenpox is a childhood viral disease (it also occurs in adults), the initial stage of which is characterized by the appearance of red spots with a diameter of 2-4 mm. After a few hours, the spots transform into blisters surrounded by a characteristic halo. Chickenpox is accompanied by itching. Subsequently, crusts form in place of the bubbles, which disappear on their own.

Chicken pox

Shingles is a disease that occurs in adults, especially older people. The causative agent is the same virus that causes chickenpox in young people. The specificity of herpes zoster is unilateral rashes with severe pain. The development of the disease begins with an increase in temperature and severe burning in the affected area. Then there is redness of the skin, in place of which, within a day, small watery pimples form. Vesicles can merge with each other.

Herpes zoster in an adult

Eczema is a type of dermatosis, the development of which is promoted by external (mechanical, chemical) and internal (pathologies of the nervous system, liver, kidneys, etc.) factors. There are several clinical varieties of the disease. A characteristic sign of some forms of eczema is redness of the skin followed by the formation of vesicles filled with serous fluid. The disease affects various parts of the body, lasts a long time and has a tendency to recur.

Blistering eczema

Mycoses are fungal infections of the dermis on the legs, arms and other parts of the body. The disease begins with slight peeling, itchy blisters appear, which merge into one large lesion, diaper rash or roughness and cracks form.

Fungus on feet

Herpes simplex is a virus with a typical grouped rash of watery blisters. The most common form of the disease is the labial form. It is also called vesicular lichen and cold sores. Herpes can appear against a background of weakened immunity after infectious diseases, hypothermia, or severe stress.

Herpes on the lips

Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease caused by a microscopic mite called scabies. It manifests itself with symptoms such as a papular rash, which eventually turns into a vesicular rash, as well as severe itching. When scratching, staphylococcal and streptococcal infections may occur with the formation of pustules. The mite makes passages in the skin that are visible to the naked eye, and this is one of the indicative signs of scabies. Although sometimes the disease occurs without scabies.

Scabies

Sunburn is the result of excessive tanning in adults and children. The skin becomes covered with multiple blisters with serous fluid inside. In addition to the rash, other symptoms may occur, such as dizziness, weakness and nausea.

Sun burns

Dyshidrosis. Since the skin lesions of this disease are similar to eczema, it is called dyshidrotic eczema. The factors leading to the development of dyshidrosis are not fully understood. Previously, it was believed that the disease occurs due to blockage of the ducts of the sweat glands. Now the disease is considered as an allergic companion to food or drug toxicoderma. Dyshidrosis primarily affects the skin of the feet and hands.

Dyshidrosis

This is not a complete list of types of vesicular rash and the causes that cause it. There are other diseases, including such rare autoimmune pathologies as bullous pemphigoid and Dühring's dermatitis herpetiformis.

Why do they appear?

Watery formations can appear due to various factors and reasons. The most important thing is not to ignore this problem and immediately consult a doctor for help.

Most often, watery pimples occur against the background of various infectious diseases, the most common of which are chickenpox and herpes. In this case, the watery formations will itch and cause a lot of discomfort to the baby.

Most people only get chickenpox once in their life. After this, immunity to this pathology is developed. The disease often appears in childhood and is quite mild. However, in cases where smallpox occurs in adulthood, the course can be quite severe.

As a rule, herpes appears only when the baby’s immunity is so weakened that it cannot fight viruses. The trigger for the manifestation of herpes can be ordinary hypothermia or nervous strain. The disease can appear on any part of the body, but most often watery blisters appear on the lips.

Shingles is a disease with similar symptoms that can be confused with herpes. However, the location of the bubbles in this case is within the lower back. Ringworm occurs due to stress and nervous strain.

There are other infectious diseases that provoke a watery rash on the child’s body:

1. Scabies. The pathology is provoked by the scabies mite, which penetrates into the subcutaneous layer. However, this parasite needs oxygen to breathe, and in those places where it gets to the surface of the skin and watery pimples form.
2. Molluscum contagiosum. The main feature of this disease is that when the contents of the blisters are squeezed out, the infection can spread throughout the skin, affecting additional areas of the epidermis. Molluscum contagiosum is quite easy to identify, since a dark dot can be seen inside each pimple.

However, not only infectious pathologies can provoke the appearance of watery formations on the skin of a baby.

Existing non-infectious causes include:

• prickly heat - a red or pink blistering rash that appears due to warm clothing that creates the effect of a bath;
• dyshidrosis is a pathology that occurs due to blockage of the sebaceous and sweat glands;
• allergies - there are a large number of all kinds of allergens that adversely affect the baby’s health and contribute to the appearance of rashes on the body.

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On the face

Watery pimples on a child's face most often occur in the first months of his life. As a rule, they are completely transparent or have a white liquid inside. This phenomenon is explained by blockage of the sebaceous glands and usually goes away on its own.

In this case, no drug treatment is required, since the bubbles do not pose any danger to the child and surrounding people.

A watery rash may also indicate streptoderma. This disease is transmitted through ordinary household means, through various objects.

The onset of the pathology is characterized by the appearance of pink spots, which over time turn into pimples with clear or cloudy contents. The localization of pimples can be observed both on the face and on the hands.

Also, whitish pimples on the face can appear due to various allergens that entered the body with food or came into contact with the skin.

In this case, the irritant may be:

• food;
• animal fur;
• poor quality water;
• dust;
• medications;
• sweets, vegetables and fruits.

Allergies can manifest themselves on the body in completely different ways, including in the form of whitish, watery pimples. In this case, it is important to identify the allergen in order to save the baby from the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

On hands

A rash on the hands most often appears due to the following diseases, which are infectious and non-infectious in nature:

1. Dyshidrosis manifests itself in the form of blisters, which are localized in the area of ​​the hands and palms. Rashes can also occur on the lower extremities. Most often, pathology manifests itself in the summer or spring seasons.
2. Enteroviruses can also cause pimples to appear on the hands, mouth, and feet.
3. Scabies. In most cases, blistering rashes are localized on the wrists, fingers and palms.

On the back

Blistering formations on a baby’s back can occur due to various factors, including common prickly heat, allergies, or chickenpox.

In the latter case, multiple formations with liquid contents can be observed, which are localized throughout the body, including on the baby’s back.

However, chickenpox is also characterized by additional symptoms:

• weakness and irritability appear;
• body temperature rises;
• The bubbles increase over time and burst.

In place of the burst bubbles, wounds with dried crusts form. In this case, the child will suffer from unbearable itching. However, it is also worth considering that if the pathology is quite mild, the temperature may not rise, and there will be relatively few pimples on the body.

On the head

Most often, rashes on the baby’s head occur against the background of vesiculopustulosis. Pathology appears due to disease of the sweat glands. In this case, the causative agent of the disease may be staphylococcus.

At the very beginning of the manifestation of pathology, watery neoplasms appear on the scalp of infants, and only then can they affect the surface of the skin on the arms, legs, abdomen and thighs. Over time, the contents of the blisters can turn into a purulent formation and open.

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On the butt

Watery pimples on a child’s bottom can occur due to simple diaper rash. Most often, this effect is observed in children who wear diapers. The rash can be localized in skin folds, on the thighs, and buttocks.

Diaper dermatitis can also develop from wet diapers or diapers. It is important to understand that the rash spreads to the area where wet diapers and diapers come into contact with the baby’s skin.

Treatment of rashes with folk remedies

Before starting treatment, you need to find out the exact cause that caused them, otherwise you can worsen the situation or perform useless therapy.

Dyshidrosis

Along with the main treatment, you can use a decoction of blackberry leaves. To do this, infuse 100 grams of crushed leaves in two liters of hot water. It is then used to wipe the affected areas on the body several times a day. Sea buckthorn oil is also used, a small amount of which should be lubricated on the affected areas.

Herpes

Herpes is treated with aloe juice or celandine juice applied to a bandage, a piece of cellophane is placed on top and bandaged overnight. Get rid of herpes blisters using essential oils of bergamot (4 drops), tea tree (2 drops) and alcohol (teaspoon). The bubbles are lubricated with the prepared solution twice a day.

For pemphigus

This disease is treated with hormonal drugs. Folk remedies are used in addition to the main therapy. Aloe leaf juice is used for compresses, as well as nettle leaf juice. To do this, squeeze out the juice, soak a gauze bandage or bandage and apply it to the affected area; such procedures can be done 3 times a day.

A mixture of equal proportions of garlic, onion, honey, salt and pepper, placed in the oven for 15 minutes, draws out pus and promotes wound healing. Apply this mixture to skin lesions 2-3 times a day.

Hives

As first aid for hives caused by eating any food, you need to use products that cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, this can be a laxative in the form of tablets, suppositories or 50 grams of vegetable oil. The oil coats the intestines and promotes the movement of its contents. Nettle decoction helps with hives.

For 5 liters of water, take 200 grams of crushed raw materials (fresh or dry), boil the water and add nettles, after 5 minutes of boiling, turn off the heat and leave for half an hour. After straining, 2 liters are added to the bath during bathing in the morning and evening for 3-7 days, until the symptoms disappear.

Juice and infusion of celery root helps with hives. It is necessary to squeeze the juice from the root of the plant grated on a fine grater, then eat the resulting pulp 4 times a day, a tablespoon, and apply the pulp to the affected areas.

Chicken pox

Chamomile is poured with boiling water, the calculation is approximately 100 grams of chamomile per 1 liter of water. This decoction is added to a bath of water where the patient should bathe in the morning and evening. Calendula, lemon balm and chamomile are mixed in equal proportions; one tablespoon is poured into 200 grams of boiling water and taken after infusion within 15 minutes. The infusion should be taken three times a day warm. Read interphase of mitosis on our website.

Folk recipes

There are a lot of different folk methods that promise to eliminate a watery rash in the shortest possible time.

However, it is worth understanding that these recipes can serve as additional measures to traditional treatment. In no case should you refuse drug therapy, so as not to aggravate the clinical picture of the disease.

So, here are several ways to treat pathology with folk remedies:

• baths with chamomile decoctions perfectly soothe the baby’s irritated skin and promote rapid healing of wounds;
• due to the astringent effect, oak bark decoctions will relieve redness of the skin and relieve itching;
• rashes can also be wiped with aloe juice, which will help the skin recover faster;
• you can cook oat porridge (one glass), add finely chopped onion in a blender and apply the mixture to the affected areas of the skin;
• Tea tree oil is applied directly to pimples.

On arms and legs

Blisters on the hands can be the result of a banal violation of hygiene rules and requirements. If a child rarely washes his hands, then pathogenic organisms can enter microcracks, which cause slight local inflammation. Usually the situation can be easily corrected by establishing regular hygiene procedures and teaching the child how to wash their hands correctly.

If the blisters are filled with liquid, visually they are similar to those that appear if a child burns his hands with nettles, then we are talking about hives - a local manifestation of an allergic reaction. It can be for both food and medicines. If the urticaria is localized only on the hands, then, most likely, the child had contact with something allergenic through touch (found detergent in the bathroom, reached into the cleaning powder with his hands, etc.).

In this situation, hands should be washed thoroughly and the child should be given an antiallergic drug, for example Suprastin. And, of course, you need to find the source of the allergy and stop the child’s further attempts to put his hands where he shouldn’t. If hives affect not only the hands, but also other parts of the body, it is imperative to show the child to the doctor. Blisters on arms and legs, elbows and shoulders can be signs of insect bites. Fenistil will help relieve itching and discomfort.

Treatment

Usually, treatment of prickly heat in a child is carried out comprehensively and includes the following points:

• Maintaining optimal temperature in the house - no more than 20-22 degrees Celsius. The same goes for humidity, which needs to be monitored - 50-70%.
• The right choice of clothes. It must be appropriate for the temperature and not be synthetic or too dense.
• Regular hygiene procedures - washing, bathing using gentle cosmetics designed specifically for children's delicate skin.
• Regular diaper changes. Your baby's skin should always be clean and dry.
• Use of medications and other means prescribed by a doctor. Sometimes decoctions of medicinal herbs are allowed, but only when the doctor allows it. For the rest, specially selected ointments, powders and other medications are used. In difficult cases, antifungal drugs and antibiotic-based ointments can be used - but parents should not purchase such products on their own.

As a rule, when prickly heat appears in a child, the prognosis is good. After establishing hygiene procedures, the problem disappears quite quickly. If the baby’s immunity is severely weakened, and a dangerous infection develops against the background of prickly heat, there is a risk of complications. In this case, the treatment will be longer and more complex, and in exceptional cases it will require hospitalization of the child.

If your baby exhibits symptoms of infant heat rash, do not wait until complications begin - be sure to contact pediatricians or dermatologists at Meditsina JSC - get examined by a doctor, get an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan.

What you should never do if you have heat rash in a child

Before visiting specialists, many parents try to help their child on their own and use various tips from the Internet. This should not be done under any circumstances. We have compiled a short list of what is prohibited:

• Squeeze and open the blisters on the baby’s skin.
• Cover inflammations and blisters with iodine or brilliant green, as well as other aggressive agents.
• Moisturize the skin with any available means. Heavy moisturizing creams are often used, which in this case are strictly contraindicated.
• Dry wet areas with rough materials or sudden movements. If it is necessary to remove moisture, this is done with very clean, soft and highly absorbent material - with extremely careful and smooth movements.

But it is best to immediately visit a doctor and get detailed advice about what you can and cannot do.

Types of blisters and their descriptions with photos

Rashes on the body in the form of tubercles filled with liquid are called blisters or vesicles. As a rule, these are small cavity formations that are filled with lymph. The contents of the vesicles are transparent, mixed with pus or blood.

The shape of the blister is most often a circle, but it can also be different. The color of the pimples can vary from pinkish to bright red. Vesicles are also white with a grayish tint. Some have an insect bite mark. Due to the release of histamine by the dermis, severe itching is felt at the site of the blister.

When you press on the bubble, you can feel the density and texture of the formation, and pain occurs. Blisters in a child can be small in size (2-5 mm) and large (1-10 cm), with frequently located formations merging with each other. Types of watery pimples with explanations can be seen in the photo.

What it is?

This is a common rash that resembles small pimples that can join together and form large blisters. The contents of the watery blister are filled with cloudy or clear liquid. Such formations are very easy to distinguish from ordinary acne with purulent contents.

The resulting neoplasms may not cause any discomfort to the baby at all, and on the contrary, they may itch and even cause pain. Pimples appear on various parts of the baby’s body, this factor depends on the cause of the pathology.

Why and why

A rash is a symptom of a disease or condition that can be caused by:

• allergens;
• parasites;
• infections (bacteria, viruses);
• failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
• disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system.

Prickly heat

It does not require treatment, since it is not a disease in its essence. Miliaria occurs due to overheating of the body when sweat does not fully evaporate from the skin. In infants, this rash occurs in hot weather or if they are dressed too warmly.

In adults, prickly heat can occur with high fever and excess weight. Miliaria is characterized by small reddish itchy blisters that the child can scratch until crusts appear.

! If individual blisters become red, inflamed, and redness appears around them, this indicates a bacterial infection.

Allergic manifestations

The body can react with the appearance of various types of pimples upon contact with plants, household chemicals, cosmetics, animal hair, fabrics, low-quality toys, or when consuming any foods, drinks, or medications.

Allergies can be chronic or acute. In the first case, the rashes are characterized by seasonality—in summer there is complete or partial remission, in winter there are relapses. In the second case, the reaction occurs suddenly and is not associated with any periodicity. However, the acute course can be dangerous - there is a risk of developing Quincke's edema.

Infectious diseases

The rashes are accompanied by:

• measles;
• scarlet fever;
• chicken pox;
• Infectious mononucleosis;
• herpes;
• ringworm and others.

The rash with such diagnoses is sometimes localized not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membranes - the oral cavity, pharynx. Some diseases (measles, scarlet fever) are dangerous because they can provoke complications (in adults the consequences can be more severe than in children), so any skin reaction with fever is a reason for urgent medical attention.

Ringworm is caused by viruses and fungi. There are several types of the disease; it is more common in children. You can become infected with it by not following the rules of personal hygiene, using other people's things in children's groups, or contact with street cats and dogs.

Parasitic diseases

You can get scabies through contact with someone who is sick or using contaminated objects. Scabies is dangerous because with constant scratching of itchy areas (especially in children), there is a high risk of infection in the skin and the development of pustular lesions.

Therefore, if a child has a rash on the arms and legs, between the fingers, in the elbow or knee folds, you should immediately contact a dermatologist.

Demodecosis manifests itself when a person’s immunity is weakened, because the mite that causes the disease lives constantly on the body. In children, the parasite can be activated after an infectious disease. The skin on the face is primarily affected - around the eyes, mouth, nose. The bumps turn red, peel, and itch very much.

Diaper dermatitis

Inflammatory skin reaction. Occurs due to increased humidity in the areas where diapers or nappies are attached. Worsened by friction or irritation from urine and feces. At first it looks like diaper rash. Gradually, papules, cracks, and erosions form on the red spots. If an infection occurs, blisters filled with cloudy liquid appear.

To cope with the problem, it is necessary to keep the affected areas clean and dry. Baby powders are suitable for drying. It is useful to arrange air baths. Clothing and diapers should be the right size, not chafing, but not too loose. In case of infection, antifungal and antibacterial ointments are used.

Why might a child develop blisters on his body?

Healthy and clean skin of a baby indicates the normal functioning of his body. What does it mean if blisters suddenly form on the baby’s back, tummy, bottom or leg? Possible causes of watery blisters on children's skin:

• allergic reaction (can occur when skin comes into contact with synthetic clothing, household chemicals, dust, frost, pets, food);
• viral disease (varicella, molluscum contagiosum, herpes zoster, streptoderma, pemphigus);
• infectious disease (vesiculopustulosis);
• diaper dermatitis, diaper rash (develops with insufficient baby hygiene);
• sunburn (prolonged exposure to the sun can cause blisters with liquid to appear on the baby’s skin).

Prevention

There are no special techniques to prevent the occurrence of watery pimples.

However, there are useful recommendations that will reduce the risks of their occurrence:

• observing the rules of personal hygiene, because infectious diseases such as molluscum contagiosum or scabies are transmitted through household means;
• healthy eating;
• walks in the open air;
• giving up bad habits during breastfeeding;
• taking care of the child’s immunity;
• protecting the baby from stressful situations;
• refusal of children's synthetic clothing;
• dosage of ultraviolet radiation.

The above recommendations are basic and not difficult to follow.

How to treat watery acne in a child

If a mother notices pimples on her child’s body, it is important to consult a doctor to identify the causes of this phenomenon. Water pimples can indicate a number of problems, ranging from allergies to serious organ dysfunction, so an accurate diagnosis may require a whole range of diagnostics

Diagnostic tests

The doctor may prescribe tests and studies after an external examination of the patient to identify the main cause of the skin rash:

1. General analysis: blood, urine. They allow you to understand whether viruses or bacterial infections are present in the child’s body. This study will also describe the severity of functional impairment that occurred in a young patient;
2. Biochemistry of blood. Will allow you to characterize the work of internal organs, identify dysfunction of the liver, gall bladder and kidneys;
3. Inoculation of the liquid separated from the vesicle. It will help to identify the main cause of the disease that caused skin rashes;
4. Allergy tests. The study is carried out if there is the slightest suspicion of an allergic reaction on the part of the child’s body to the influence of any factor. Similar tests are carried out when contacting a pediatric immunologist;
5. Visual inspection of the skin. Carried out by a pediatric dermatologist to identify specific signs of a wide variety of dermatological pathologies that manifest themselves with watery pimples on the skin of children;
6. Dermatoscopy. A pediatric dermatologist performs this procedure using a special device to carefully analyze all layers of the skin. Dermatoscopy is carried out for the purpose of differential diagnosis of many pathologies of a dermatological nature.

In complex clinical situations, a qualified doctor will refer you for consultation to specialized specialists if the cause of the problem is a certain chronic disease of one or more internal organs. Certain pathologies that can be transmitted through contact with other people need to be treated by an infectious disease specialist.

Treatment options

Treatment of skin rashes in children and adolescents should be selected individually, taking into account the causes of the rash identified during diagnostic tests. A qualified doctor will select medications and indicate a regimen for taking them.

The main methods of drug therapy are:

1. Antiviral medications. Prescribed for herpetic lesions of the skin. For example, Acyclovir or Panavir;
2. Antihistamines. Accepted in the presence of allergies, taking into account the degree of its severity. These can be: external ointments, tablets, capsules, drops for oral administration. In this case, Suprastin or Tavegil are used;
3. Hormones. Drugs in this group are represented by oral tablets and ointments. For example, Elokom or Advantan;
4. Itching and burning will be eliminated by Panavir gel or Bonafton ointment. The healing of blisters and the restoration of the regenerative properties of the skin in chickenpox are facilitated by the following drugs: Calamine, Tsindol, zinc ointment. Sulfur ointment, benzyl benzonate, etc. will eliminate scabies mites.

Diagnostics

A pediatric dermatologist or pediatrician will examine the child and interview the parents, as well as a series of studies to rule out dermatitis, chickenpox, scarlet fever and many other diseases with similar symptoms. Most often, a visual examination is enough, but tests (scraping) may be required to help identify the causative agent of a secondary infection (if one is observed). A general and biochemical blood test is often done, as well as an analysis of the contents of the vesicles - it all depends on the recommendations of the attending physician.

How to treat watery pimples on a child’s body

It is important to understand that it is almost impossible to independently determine the true cause of the rash. To provide effective treatment, the problem must first be diagnosed.

For this reason, you should consult a doctor.

Medicines

First of all, the doctor identifies the real cause of the rash, and only then prescribes a specific drug treatment.

During the treatment the following can be used:

• products that effectively fight various viruses (Aceclovir ointment or Panavir is prescribed against herpes);
• if the blisters that arise are the result of an allergic reaction of the body, then antihistamines may be prescribed. Also in this case, it is necessary to carry out not only internal treatment, but also external treatment, using ointments (most often the doctor prescribes Tavegil, Suprastin, Dezal);
• hormonal drugs for oral administration and in the form of ointments (Advantan, Elokom);
• to relieve the effect of burning and itching, you can use Panavir (gel);
• it is also necessary to ensure rapid healing of the blisters using zinc ointment or salicylic alcohol;
• if you need to get rid of scabies mites, it is best to use sulfur ointment.

In some cases, the surface of the bubbles can be moistened with a weak solution of brilliant green or potassium permanganate to remove pathogenic bacteria from the surface of the skin.

However, before the doctor arrives, it is not advisable to use brilliant green to treat areas of the skin affected by pimples. This will make it difficult to make a correct diagnosis based on visual examination.

Nutrition correction

During the period of breastfeeding, mother and child are one. In most cases, all intestinal disorders and emerging skin pathologies are associated with low-quality breast milk.

For several days you need to adhere to a certain diet, which includes eating healthy foods:

• buckwheat porridge;
• leaf salads;
• lean meats;
• fish;
• green apples.

Remove allergen

Naturally, the type of allergen can only be identified after a visit to the doctor and a series of laboratory tests. But before that, the first thing you should do is change the baby’s clothes, remove all things made of synthetics, and replace the bedding.

Children's clothing should be washed with laundry soap or hypoallergenic washing powder. If the rash on the body is caused by allergic reactions, then most likely it will disappear soon.

Allergy

Occurs on food, hygiene products, washing powder, synthetic clothing and diapers. It presents as itchy rashes all over the body. To solve the problem, it is necessary to identify the source of the allergens and isolate the baby from it.

To avoid allergies, you should choose special baby detergents and natural fabrics. If the baby is breastfed, it is extremely important for the mother to monitor her diet, because what she eats affects the quality of breast milk.

Preventing rashes

There are simple rules that will help avoid skin infections. What you should do is:

Exercise caution when in contact with sick people (for example, avoid shaking hands). Use personal hygiene products. Take sunbathing in doses. Ultraviolet light is good for the skin: it dries the epidermis and kills pathogenic microbes. Regularly care for your body skin by cleansing it with scrubs

If a ready-made cosmetic product is not available, you can use improvised means - sea salt, ground coffee. Vegetable oils, honey, and sour cream are suitable as bases. By cleansing the body, the scrub rids the skin of pathogenic microorganisms.

Of course, these recommendations will not provide complete protection, because the cause of the rash may be pathologies of internal organs or hormonal imbalance. Nevertheless, such preventive measures will significantly reduce the risk of disease and prevent the development of watery acne.

The influence of hormonal imbalances in the body on rashes

Skin diseases include:

• chicken pox;
• scabies;
• measles;
• herpes virus and some others.

Measles symptoms

Usually, the appearance of pimples is the first symptom of such phenomena.

Dermatological diseases are caused by a decrease in the body's defenses; immunity also decreases under stress, then the skin can react with similar rashes.

Hormonal imbalance often occurs during adolescence, pregnancy, problems with the thyroid gland, and diabetes.

Prickly heat

Types of heat rash

Miliaria can be either a hereditary condition or acquired with age. This condition occurs due to disruption of the functioning of organs related to the endocrine system due to obesity. Causes of prickly heat not related to diseases:

• constant wearing of synthetic clothing;
• acclimatization in a dry, hot climate;
• tight, non-ventilated shoes.

Watery pimples in this case resemble bubbles filled with water, they are very small and close to each other, they hurt and do not itch. They are usually located on the face, neck, crooks of the arms and legs.

Dyshidrosis

A disease that predominantly occurs in people with hyperhidrosis (increased and constant sweating of the palms and feet). It is characterized by the appearance of small itchy watery blisters in these areas of the skin.

Dyshidrosis on the palms

An infection that can cause formations on the skin includes, for example, mycotic skin lesions. A fungal infection of the foot can cause watery blisters to appear on the foot.

Pemphigus

The skin disease, which is accompanied by characteristic watery formations, mainly affects people over 40 years of age. There are several forms and degrees of the disease. The most common cause is genetic predisposition.

Manifestation of pemphigus

The disease is divided into non-acantholytic, that is, it is less dangerous to health than the acantholytic form of pemphigus, which can lead to serious complications. Bullous pemphigus is a non-acantholytic form. Bubbles with liquid that appear on the skin disappear on their own without leaving a trace.

Possible reasons

The main reason for the appearance of a blister or several similar formations is a point effect on the skin, damage to the papillary layer of the dermis. This is possible due to insect bites or contact with toxic substances of both natural and artificial origin. Quite often, the appearance of such formations on the skin is a sign of an allergic reaction.

Spots with blisters that appear as a result of a burn after intense tanning cannot be considered blisters. Attempts to classify them into this category of entities are a common misconception. All this is true, from the point of view of terminological medical dictionaries. In fact, parents classify any formations as blisters, not only empty, but also filled with watery contents, pus, and blood. And they seek advice specifically about “blisters” in the broad sense of the word, that is, in the layman’s sense.

The location of the skin lesions can tell a lot about the reasons. Let's take a closer look at the most common situations.