- Eczema: Eczema is a general term for several skin conditions that cause red, itchy rashes and dry skin. Eczema is very common in infants and young children and occurs when the skin becomes oversensitive and reacts to irritants. Treatment focuses on managing flare-ups and keeping the skin moisturized.
- Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that brings disfiguring over the skin, and it can be associated with arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions. plague psoriasis is the commonest form in children, affecting elbow, knee and lower back.
- Hand foot mouth disease : Hand foot mouth disease is viral disease usually affecting kids and infants characterised by vesicular rashes and febrile illness. it is moderately contagious and is spread through direct contact with the mucus, saliva, or feces of an affected person.
- Seborrheic dermatitis : Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin inflammation characterized by red, scaling, weeping, and oozy eruptions. Seborrheic dermatitis can cause itchiness, peeling, scaling, irritation, and pruritus on the scalp and other affected areas.
- Urticaria : Urticaria, often known as hives or nettle rash, is caused by an allergic reaction. Hives develop on the body as a red, raised, itchy skin rash. In Ayurveda, urticaria is known as "Sheetapitta". Sheeta-pitta consists of two terms, sheeta meaning cold and pitta meaning hot. As a result, it is caused by having more control over 'cold' than 'hot'.
- Ringworm : Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a red, itchy rash with a ring-like appearance. It is very contagious and commonly spreads among children. Ringworm is treated with antifungal creams and oral medications prescribed by a pediatrician. Proper hygiene and washing items used by the infected child can also help prevent the spread.
- Diaper rash : Diaper rash is a common skin irritation in babies caused by frequent exposure to urine and feces trapped under a diaper. Diaper rash presents as a red, bumpy rash in the diaper area. Caregivers can prevent and treat diaper rash by keeping the diaper area clean and dry, using moisture barriers, and applying diaper rash creams.
WHAT IS SKIN DISEASES IN CHILDREN?
Skin diseases are very common in children. Here are some of the most common skin conditions affecting kids:
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
- Bumps or blisters : Small, raised bumps or blisters can signal conditions like chickenpox, impetigo, or insect bites. The blisters may fill with fluid and then crust over.
- Dry, flaky skin : Patches of dry, scaly, or flaky skin that appear on the scalp, face, elbows, or knees could indicate dandruff, eczema, or psoriasis. The skin may become very itchy when dry.
- Changes in colour : Yellow, brown, or Gray patches on the skin may signal tinea versicolor, a fungal infection, or vitiligo, an autoimmune condition.
- Weepy sores : Open sores with crusty edges and drainage could indicate staph infections, molluscum contagiosum or herpes. The sores may be painful or itchy.
- Red, itchy rashes: This is one of the most common symptoms of a skin issue in children. Rashes can appear anywhere on the body and may come and go or persist for weeks. They can indicate allergies, eczema, or skin infections.
CAUSES
- Infections : Bacterial and viral infections can easily affect children’s skin. Staph and strep bacteria cause impetigo, a contagious skin infection that appears as red blisters. Viral infections like chickenpox and cold sores are also common in children.
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) : This chronic inflammatory skin condition affects around 20% of children. It’s caused by an overactive immune response to triggers like dust mites, pollen, soaps and detergents. Symptoms include red, itchy rashes.
- Fungal infections : Ringworm, athlete’s foot and yeast infections are fungal infections that can affect children’s skin. They are caused by fungi like dermatophytes and candida that thrive in warm, moist environments.
- Allergic reactions : Children often develop allergies to foods, environmental substances, lotions, soaps and laundry detergents. Allergic reactions can cause hives, red rashes and eczema-like symptoms.
TREATMENT AT SANJEEVANAM
Sanjeevanam provides a customized treatment to skin conditions, with a focus on metabolic correction, cleansing, and skin nutrition. Ayurvedic treatment for children with skin problems is age-dependent, as most skin conditions manifest in infancy, early childhood, and late childhood. Based on that, therapy options vary; common ways include correcting breast milk vitiation, digestive correction, cleansing, and skin nourishment. .Nidana (causative factors) leads to dushti in vata, pitta, kapha, doshas, and rasa-raktha dhathus, which manifests as skin problems .The participation of doshas in various skin diseases varies, and treatment is designed accordingly. The treatments available at Sanjeevanam Ayurveda Hospital include:
- Snehanam: Oil massages helps to nourish and lubricate tissues and strengthens the body system.
- Swedanam: Herbal steam therapy to remove toxins.
- Rookshanam: Helps to remove channel obstruction and strengthens the body.
- Virechanam: Purgation therapy to cleanse the gut.
- Nasyam: Administration of medicated oils through the nostrils to clear nasal passages.
- Vasti Chikitsa: Herbal enema therapy that helps in detoxification and balancing the gastero intestinal system.
- Shirodhara: Helps to calm the child while also ensuring appropriate sleep and reduce the stress in skin conditions.
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