The appearance of allergic skin reactions in children is caused by allergies that they have to certain sources of allergies (allergens), can be in the form of substances or food. This allergy is usually inherited in the family even though there are also those who experience allergies without having other family members who have allergies.
Allergies are classified as common in children under 10 years. About 20 percent of children have a variety of allergies, such as milk allergy (the most common type), nuts, fish, eggs, pollen, dust, mold, insect poisons, certain drugs, and even clothing. Allergies will usually disappear as the child grows up, but some also develop asthma or other conditions
Skin Allergic Reactions in Children Most Often Experienced
Allergy is a response given by the immune system to foreign objects (allergens) that experience direct contact with the body, in the form of antibodies to the allergen. Allergic reactions are the result of the body's antibody processes against allergens, which can take the form of sneezing, mild rashes on the skin, coughing, diarrhea, to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. So, what are the skin allergic reactions in children?
Rash
The rash usually appears after the child touches certain sources of allergies, such as poison ivy plants, oak trees, earrings that contain nickel, chemicals or coloring in shoes, certain toothpaste content, and cosmetics. Some medications applied to the skin can also cause allergic reactions to the rash, for example neomycin type antibiotics.
Rashes that arise due to allergies are usually reddish, thick, scaly, and very itchy.
Itching and swelling
A skin allergic reaction in a child that is almost similar to a rash is the appearance of a red bump on the child's skin. These lumps can last for several minutes to several hours, and can suddenly appear or disappear for several days without apparent cause. The itching is usually, and almost always, followed by swelling of the soft areas of the skin, such as the eyes, mouth, and genitals.
Some allergens that cause this allergic reaction on the skin of children, including insect bites or stings, latex material, saliva or animal fur, antibiotics, viral infections, and foods such as milk, eggs, nuts, and seafood (seafood).
Eczema
Eczema occurs in about 1 in 10 babies worldwide. These symptoms usually begin with the appearance of a rash on the face or head area, and can spread to the hands or stomach area. Other symptoms that follow eczema include dry, thick, itchy, and easily irritated or infected skin.
Allergens that can trigger eczema are sweat, dry air, harsh ingredients, soap, or detergent. Eggs, beans, and cow's milk are some examples of foods that can also trigger eczema. This is why eczema is also often experienced by people who have food allergies.
If your child has experienced one type of skin allergy in the child above, immediately see a doctor to ascertain what type of allergies the child has and how to overcome them. Knowing these two things can reduce the risk of anaphylactic shock reactions that can lead to death, especially in food allergy owners.
