Sweat dermatitis in children how to cure
Often during the warmer seasons, children can be prone to sweat dermatitis or sweat dermatitis. It’s nothing serious, but it’s good to know how to recognize it in order to help children feel less skin discomfort.
What is sweat dermatitis
Sudamine is an epidermis rash that occurs when there is a very abundant sweating, but which is unable to evaporate sufficiently and for this reason the skin turns red and shows red dots. These spots can also swell slightly and form small blisters and also lead to itching.
Three types of sudamine are known, which are divided into milaria:
- crystalline: it is the most superficial sudamine that does not cause any inflammation, but has dots on the skin that break and resolve on their own in a short time
- rubra: presents itself with red dots that could lead to itching and burning
- deep: painful and larger blisters appear on the skin than the classic red dots
Sudamine is often confused with sixth disease or even with other forms of rashes , in case of doubts it is still advisable to consult the pediatrician, especially in the presence of fever in the child.
Where does sweat dermatitis come from and why
Usually sweat dermatitis, sweat dermatitis, occurs on the neck, belly, head and groin and in skin folds. In the little ones it can be widespread on the groin also due to prolonged contact with the diaper. For this reason, especially during the summer season, it is better to change the diaper often after having carefully washed the baby’s private parts and having also applied a breathable and repairing cream.
The causes of the presence of sudamine can be linked to the increase in external temperature, which is why it usually occurs more during the warmer seasons. However, even the coldest season should not be excluded, when sweat dermatitis can also be linked to fever in children . To consider also excessive sweating, delicate skin, lack of hygiene.
How to treat sweat dermatitis
In most cases, no particular intervention is required in the treatment of sweat, which disappears with body cooling and the use of breathable clothing. Avoid too frequent washing and with unsuitable products, for children’s skin it is better to prefer baths with bicarbonate or even rice or corn starch, excellent for sensitive and irritated skin. Remember to dry the affected areas well.
In the event that the sudamine gets worse or lasts a long time, consult your doctor, who may give you specific medicines.
How to prevent sweat dermatitis
Before having to treat sudamine, you can certainly implement some precautions to prevent it, such as:
- wear cotton clothes
- ventilate the rooms, avoiding keeping the child for a long time in environments that could be too hot and poorly ventilated
- do not cover the child excessively
- avoid leaving the house during the hottest hours
- do not wear rough, synthetic or woolen clothes when holding the baby
- maintain proper hydration
- avoid wearing sweaty or damp clothes
Kathryn Barlow is an OB/GYN doctor, which is the medical specialty that deals with the care of women's reproductive health, including pregnancy and childbirth.
Obstetricians provide care to women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, while gynecologists focus on the health of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, vagina, and breasts. OB/GYN doctors are trained to provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of conditions related to women's reproductive health.