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The pictures below display skin conditions on or around the eye in children. The skin around the eye can be affected by the same diseases that affect the rest of the face; itchy rashes caused by ringworm or dermatitis can spread to around the eye area. Warts and white wart-like bumps, called molluscum contagiosum, can be seen around the eyelid. A small red swelling on the eyelid that may enlarge is called a stye. Learn more by clicking an image below.
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric) Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergy to a substance (the allergen) touching the skin. The reaction occurs 48–72 hours after exposure. Common allergens are nickel, chromates, rubber chemicals, and…
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…
Common Wart Warts are growths of the skin and mucous membranes (the mouth or genitals) that are caused by over 100 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Common warts are usually found on areas of the body prone to trauma, such…
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.
Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a common, highly contagious infection that often occurs in nurseries, day care centers, and schools. It is caused by infestation with the human head louse, Pediculus humanus…
Milia Milia are common non-cancerous (benign) skin findings in people of all ages. Milia formed directly from sloughed-off skin, known as primary milia, are small, fluid-filled cysts usually found on the faces of…
Molluscum Contagiosum (Pediatric) Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection of the skin that resolves on its own, usually within a few months. It is caused by the poxvirus and affects only humans. It can spread to other areas of the skin…
Perioral Dermatitis (Pediatric) Perioral dermatitis is an acne-like problem commonly seen around the mouth in children. Children are otherwise well, but they develop small pink bumps around the mouth and sometimes around the nose and eyes.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the tissue on the surface of the eye and/or the inside lining of the eyelids. Common causes in children are usually due to infection with viruses or bacteria…
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac dermatides, called poison ivy dermatitis for simplicity here) are all an allergic reaction to the oil found on the leaves and in the stems and roots of poison ivy, poison oak…
Pyogenic Granuloma Pyogenic granuloma is a common, non-cancerous (benign) growth that often appears as a rapidly growing, bleeding bump on the skin or inside the mouth. It is made up of blood vessels and may occur at a location that has…
Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale) Tinea infections are commonly called ringworm because some may form a ring-like pattern on affected areas of the body. Facial ringworm (tinea faciale), also known as tinea faciei or ringworm of the face, is a common…
Stye (Hordeolum and Chalazion) A stye (hordeolum) is an inflamed, swollen growth of the eyelid. Styes can occur at the edge of the eyelid or farther up the lid on either the inner (tarsal side) or the outer (skin side) of the lid. A chalazion is the…
Vitiligo Vitiligo is a disease where the immune system turns against itself (autoimmune disease) where immune cells of the body attack the color-producing (pigment-producing) cells (melanocytes) to cause white patches…
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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…
Bug Bite or Sting (Pediatric) Bites or stings from insects (arthropods) are very common. Most reactions are mild, and symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to either the insect or the irritating substances (toxins) the insect makes and…
Flat Wart A flat wart, or verruca plana, is a form of wart (verruca). Warts are common growths caused by an infection of the surface (superficial) skin with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which thickens the top skin layer.…
Granuloma Annulare Granuloma annulare is a common skin condition where bumps appear over the joints and the backs of the hands. Its cause is not known, and most outbreaks of granuloma annulare go away after a few years with or without…
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…
Irritant Contact Dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by direct chemical injury, repeated rubbing (friction), or injury of any kind to the skin. Irritant contact dermatitis is not the same as true allergic contact dermatitis…
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…
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…
Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea, is a common non-contagious condition of skin areas containing oil glands (the face, scalp, and upper trunk). In seborrheic dermatitis, extra skin cells are…