What does impetigo look like on a child?

Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth and on the hands and feet. Over about a week, the sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts.

How do I know if my child has a staph infection?

If your child has a staph infection of an existing or new wound, they may have:

swelling around the wound.
a wound that fails to completely heal.
a fever.
redness and heat around the wound.
yellow-coloured crusting (scabs) and weeping.

Why does my 6 year old have bumps on her face?

Just like adult skin, your toddler’s sensitive skin can get irritated and have blocked pores. This can sometimes trap germs in their skin and cause toddler acne. Even food left on your child’s face can sometimes irritate their skin, block pores, and lead to toddler acne — or, more commonly, rashes that look like acne.

How did my child get molluscum contagiosum?

The molluscum virus spreads easily from skin touching skin that has bumps. Kids also can get it by touching things that have the virus on them, such as toys, clothing, towels, and bedding. Sexually active teens and adults with bumps in the groin or inner thighs can spread them to partners.

What causes Baby blisters?

Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are caused by the Herpes Simplex virus. The virus may infect people of any age, but the ailment is very common in babies and toddlers. Fever blisters usually occur outside the mouth, chin, cheeks and lips, though these blisters can occur inside the mouth too.

How to heal toddler tongue blisters?

Here is how to prepare: Mix 1 tablespoon of sea salt in 1 cup of warm water. Stir it well to mix. Gargle the solution into your mouth for 20-30 seconds and spit it out. Use a warm water to rinse your mouth thoroughly. Repeat this procedure 2-3 times daily until the blisters heals. Use ice or cold and soft drinks.