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Health information regarding skin disease commonly found on children's backs can be found here. The skin is susceptible to viral rashes as well as those caused by fungus or yeast. Dermatitis, an inflammation of the skin as a response to an irritant (such as soap or lotion), may be seen as an itchy, red rash that worsens when scratched. Acne and folliculitis, sometimes with ingrown hairs, can be seen on the skin of the back. To find out more about these conditions and how they can be treated, click an image below.
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Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum), also called slapped-cheek disease, is a common illness in young children due to infection with parvovirus B19. Fifth disease is spread by contact with others who are…
Folliculitis Folliculitis is a skin condition caused by an inflammation of one or more of the depressions in the skin that hold hair (hair follicles). It usually occurs in areas where the skin is irritated by friction, such as…
Heat Rash or Prickly Heat (Miliaria Rubra) Heat rash (miliaria rubra), also known as prickly heat, is a rash of small, red bumps caused by blockage of the sweat glands. It can be due to high fever, excessive sweating, or being over-bundled. Heat rash is…
Nummular Dermatitis Nummular dermatitis is a type of inflammatory skin condition (eczema) that appears as coin-shaped sheets of scaly skin. The cause of nummular dermatitis is not certain, but the condition may be triggered by…
Pityriasis Rosea Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, non-cancerous (benign) rash that mostly affects the back, chest, and abdomen. It starts fairly quickly, lasts about 6–8 weeks, and is usually not itchy.
Psoriasis Psoriasis is a non-contagious, lifelong skin problem with thickened, red, and often scaly skin. It is very likely to be hereditary (run in families) and seems to be caused by errors in how the immune system works.
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) Tinea infections are commonly called ringworm because some may form a ring-like pattern on affected areas of the body. Tinea corporis, also known as ringworm of the body, tinea circinata, or simply as ringworm, is a…
Stretch Marks (Striae) Stretch marks (striae) are stripe-like skin marks that develop as a result of rapid weight gain or loss, when the skin is stretched, and as a result of some diseases.
Tinea Versicolor Tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, is a common noncancerous (benign) skin condition caused by surface (superficial) infection with a type of yeast that normally lives on the skin.
Viral Exanthem A viral exanthem is a rash caused by a viral infection. Many viruses can cause a similar-appearing rash, so it is difficult to tell which one is the culprit. Your child's age, duration of illness, and other symptoms…
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Abscess An abscess is an infection characterized by a collection of pus underneath a portion of the skin. Bacteria commonly causing abscesses are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. These bacteria…
Acne (Acne Vulgaris) Acne, also known as pimples, zits, or blemishes, is thought to be caused by many factors. Rising levels of hormones cause overproduction of a normal oil on the skin, called sebum. This, coupled with insufficient…
Bedbug Bite Bedbugs are very small (apple seed-sized) insects known as parasites because they feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded mammals. They live in dark, dry places such as mattresses, rugs, and upholstered…
Boils (Furunculosis) Boils (furuncles) are painful pus-filled lumps on the skin resulting from the deep infection of a hair follicle. The infection is usually caused by a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus…
Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper skin tissue, most often caused by the types of bacteria called Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, or (in children under 2 years old…
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a condition that appears as dry skin, unable to shield itself from irritants (poor skin barrier function), and intense itching that is made worse by scratching.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) The first eruption of skin or mouth sores with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) is called primary herpes. This may be more severe than the more commonly recognized than secondary, or recurrent, herpes infections…
Hives (Urticaria) Hives (urticaria), also known as welts, is a common skin condition with itchy, pink to red bumps that appear and disappear anywhere on the body. An individual lesion of hives typically lasts a few hours before fading…
Keloid Keloids are dense, thick nodules, typically found at areas of previously injured skin (burns, cuts), or they may arise spontaneously on normal skin. They may be single or multiple. Over weeks to months, these…
Lentigo Simplex Lentigo simplex is a type of colored (pigmented) lesion that is not caused by sun exposure, although it looks like the freckle-like condition (lentigo) caused by sun exposure (solar lentigo). In both conditions…
Lyme Disease Lyme disease is the result of infection with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is transmitted by infected ticks that also feed on mice and deer. The tick can be found attached to the skin in many…
Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus) Atypical moles (atypical nevi) or dysplastic moles (dysplastic nevi), are caused by collections of the color-producing (pigment-producing) cells of the skin (melanocytes) in which the cells grow in an abnormal…
Roseola (Sixth Disease) Roseola, also known as sixth disease, exanthem subitum, and roseola infantum, is a mild illness that mainly affects children that will go away on its own. Roseola is caused by viruses of the herpes type. Infected…
Scabies (Pediatric) Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny parasite (mite) called Sarcoptes scabiei that can live and multiply (infest) on skin. They are passed between people by prolonged skin-to-skin contact.
Scaly Skin (Ichthyosis Vulgaris) Ichthyosis vulgaris, also known as common ichthyosis or fish scale disease, is a skin condition resulting in scaly skin, especially on the arms and legs. Its name is derived from the Greek word meaning "fish."