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Brassica allergies are relatively common, but there is a lot less information about them as they are not easily defined and categorised. Here we aim to provide more information on the different allergenic proteins which may be the cause of allergic reactions to brassicas.
NHS inform have more information on common skin rashes in children. The images and links below are taken with permission from DermNet NZ which has been evaluated as an evidence-based and reliable source of information by our Paediatric Dermatologists.
- Here Are The Most Common Children's Rashes and Spots in Pictures...
- Chickenpox
- Heat Rash Or Prickly Heat
- Sepsis
- Measles
- Eczema
- Rubella Or German Measles
- Impetigo
- Ringworm
- Slapped Cheek Or Fifth Disease
Chickenpox | Heat rash | Sepsis | Measles | Eczema | Rubella or German measles | Impetigo | Ringworm | Slapped cheek or Fifths disease | Hand foot and mouth disease | Nappy rash | Roseola | Hives or Urticaria | Molluscum contagious | Scarlet fever | Lyme disease | Milk spots | Scabies | Cradle cap | Cold sores | Baby acne | Oral thrush | Erythema n...
What does a chickenpox rash look like?
Crops of spots, which then turn into small fluid-filled, itchy blisters. "Over a few days, the blisters crust over, forming little scabs," says Dr Philippa.
How can I tell it's chickenpox and not something else?
"Initially, the little spots look like lots of other things," says Dr Philippa. You might mistake them for insect bites, impetigo or hand, foot and mouth. "But," says Dr Philippa, "it's the blistering rash that follows that's the classic sign."
Are there other chickenpox symptoms?
"Often a child may have a fever, aches and pains and loss of appetite for a few days before the rash appears," says Dr Philippa. "By the time the rash appears, they are often feeling well again – but the rash can be very itchy."
What does heat rash look like?
Tiny, pin-sized, red or pink bumps or blisters.
How can I tell it's heat rash and not something else?
Heat rash is an obvious first guess if it's a hot day and your child has been running around and/or is wrapped up/dressed warmly or has been positioned close to a heat source (such as a radiator).
Are there other heat rash symptoms?
Your child's skin will feel hot and it's likely your child's cheeks will look hot, too. The rash can feel itchy, stingy or prickly.
What does a sepsis rash look like?
Pinprick spots which spread quickly and then become purple or red blotches. The pinprick spots can be harder to see on black skin but may be more visible on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. The rash doesn't fade (or 'blanch'), even for a few seconds, when pressed with a glass.
How can I tell it's sepsis and not something else?
"A non-blanching rash should always be assessed urgently," says Dr Philippa. "A non-blanching rash can have other causes but sepsis/meningitis must always be excluded first."
What are other sepsis symptoms?
Your child will probably, and suddenly, be very unwell, with some or all of the following symptoms: high fever, floppiness, cold fingers and toes, drowsiness/unresponsiveness, looking blue, an odd cry.
What does a measles rash look like?
A fine rash that looks red on white skin but not black skin. It starts small, then becomes blotchy and the surface of the skin feels rough, like sandpaper.
How can I tell it's measles and not something else?
A measles rash can look similar to a rubella, roseola or scarlet fever rashes. But children with measles often have small, greyish-white spots (called Koplik’s spots) on the inside of their cheeks before the main body rash appears.
What are other measles symptoms?
"Children with measles are generally unwell with high fever, sore, red eyes, a dry cough and a runny nose," says Dr Philippa.
What does an eczema rash look like?
"Very dry skin with inflamed patches that are red (on white skin) or either paler or darker (on black skin)," says Dr Philippa. "The skin may crack and blister and look scaly."
How can I tell it's eczema and not something else?
"It's both what the rash looks like and its location on the 'flexural aspects' of the body," says Dr Philippa, "That's the insides of the elbows, wrists and knees," she explains, "as well as under the neck and on the face."
What are other eczema symptoms?
It's incredibly itchy – so much so that your child might find it hard to sleep. Scratching the itch can also cause secondary infections, leading to large, weepy or crusty areas of skin.
What does a rubella rash look like?
Tiny, flat spots, which merge to form patches. The spots look pinkish-red on white skin; they can be harder to see on black skin but might feel rough and bumpy.
How can I tell it's rubella and not something else?
Your child may have swollen glands at the back of the neck or beneath the ears. The rash spreads very rapidly (within hours) but then fades quickly (within 2 days).
What are other rubella symptoms?
Often, a child will feel unwell – cough, sore throat, runny nose – for 1 to 2 daysbeforethe rash appears. Then they have a fever. Rubella can also cause aching wrists, fingers or knees.
What does impetigo look like?
There are 2 types of impetigo: bullous impetigo and non-bullous impetigo, says Dr Clive Grattan, consultant dermatologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London. "Bullous impetigo causes large, painless, fluid-filled blisters, and non-bullous impetigo causes sores that rupture quickly and leave a yellowy brown crust (as above)."
How can I tell if it's impetigo and not something else?
Impetigo can look a bit like cold sores or chickenpoxbut it doesn't tingle like cold sores do. Also, impetigo (a bacterial infection) tends to attack skin that's already damaged by things such as cuts, scratches or insect bites.
What are other impetigo symptoms?
There aren't really any. "Children are generally not unwell with impetigo," says Dr Philippa, "although, of course, it can be very uncomfortable."
What does ringworm look like?
An inflamed, itchy and/or scaly circle of skin that spreads outwards, leaving paler skin in the centre. (It's actually a fungal infection and has nothing to do with worms.)
How can I tell if it's ringworm and not something else?
Ringworm does look similar to discoid eczemabut, unlike discoid eczema, has a lighter, 'healed' centre and is often confined to one circular patch.
What are other ringworm symptoms?
There aren't any. "Ringworm doesn’t make you unwell, although, occasionally, it can be itchy," says Dr Philippa.
What does Slapped Cheek disease look like?
"A bright red rash on the cheeks, which can look slightly lacy or raised," says Dr Philippa. "It looks as the name sounds – as if you have been slapped round the face!"
How can I tell if it's Slapped Cheek and not something else?
The rash can look like a rubellarash at first but, as its name suggests, it's the burning cheeks that are the telltale sign. The rash also lasts longer than rubella (which tends to disappear within 2 days).
What are other Slapped Cheek symptoms?
"Children tend to be unwell for a day or so beforethe rash appears, with a fever, cough or runny nose and decreased appetite," says Dr Philippa.
Brassica Diseases Guide. This best-practice guide covers the 13 main diseases of horticultural brassicas that cause economic losses to growers in the UK. These diseases are caused by a range of organisms: fungi, oomycetes, bacteria and viruses.
NHS information on common rashes in babies and children, such as chickenpox, eczema, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, slapped cheek syndrome and more.
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May 3, 2024 · Review pictures of common skin rashes in children, including ringworm, chicken pox, and measles so you can determine what skin rash your child may have.
