KIDS COMMON SKIN DISORDERS



There are many common skin disorders that require the clinical care of a pediatrician or other healthcare professional.

                           fungal infections?
Skin fungi live in the top layer of skin cells in moist areas of the body, such as between the toes or in the groin and diaper area. Sometimes, the normal balances that keep fungi in check are upset, resulting in an infection.Some fungal infections cause only a small amount of irritation, while other types penetrate deeper and can cause itching, swelling, blistering, or scaling.In some cases, fungal infections can cause reactions elsewhere on the body. A child can develop a rash on the finger or hand associated with an infection of the scalp or foot, for instance.

Causes of fungal infections

Fungal infections happen when fungi attack the outer layer of skin on the scalp or body. Some fungal infections need warm, moist, unclean skin to grow. Encourage your child to adopt good hygiene practices to prevent fungal infections.Children can catch ringworm directly from an infected person, pet or soil. Your child can also catch the infection from hats, combs, clothing or household items such as carpets.Unclean, sweaty feet can lead to athlete's foot in adolescents. It can also be caught after walking barefoot on floors of locker rooms and showers at community pools and gyms.

Preventing fungal infections

Fungal infections can spread by direct person to person contact. Encourage your child to stay away from infected people or pets. Have your pets examined if fungal infections are suspected. Discourage your child from sharing personal items like combs or hats with friends. Encourage good hygiene and use of shoes in public places.




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