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Clinical examination of the child
We will examine the child naked and check:
- What is the most important skin lesion and its location.
- Distribution of the rash: if it is symmetrical or asymmetrical.
- If you are affected or mucous membranes, scalp, palms or soles of the feet.
- The shape of the lesion: as a line as a target, like lace, etc..
- The color of the lesion.
- The evolution of the rash as time passes. Read the rest of this entry »
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What is a rash?
A rash is a generalized rash that is often associated with systemic infection, usually caused by infection, although there are other causes as discussed below.
The rash itself is a common cause of pediatric consultation, then the alarm wakes the family, especially because almost always accompanied by fever.
Causes of rashes
The causes of the appearance of a rash in a child can be very varied and numerous, but can be divided into three groups:
- Infectious agents, viruses and bacterial toxins (described more than 50)
- Medications
- Inflammatory diseases. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer is an ideal time to sunbathe and relax. But it is not in any way. We must carry out minimal precautions to prevent the occurrence of melanomas. When exposed to the sun, we know our skin phototype, to use adequate protection to suit our needs. However, one of six Spanish does not know your skin type, according to a study by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology.
Sun exposure is the main cause of skin cancer. In the past two decades, cases of this disease have increased tenfold, suggesting that there is a general awareness of the risks that can cause failure to prevent our skin. All more or less know that sunscreen should drive us, but fewer are using an index of adequate protection for your skin.
Among the recommendations should be followed is put on sunscreen 30 minutes before leaving home completely dry skin, avoid alcoholic perfumes or colognes (they are photosensitive) and take into account that some foods are phototoxic and sun exposure, during use, can increase the sensitivity of the skin.
But not only should be prevented in summer. With a climate like our country, we are not only exposed to the sun on the beach or pool. When walking or working outdoors should also protect, whatever the time of year when we meet.