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The photographs below show skin diseases that commonly affect the faces of children. The skin on the face is prone to spreading diseases such as the rash associated with poison ivy or the circular, red rash associated with the fungal disease ringworm (tinea faciale). Blackheads and inflamed pimples of acne are commonly found on the face as well. Rashes that can be seen all over the body, including the dry, itchy, red rash of dermatitis, or the thick, scaly rash of psoriasis, may occur on the skin of the face as well. Tiny white bumps called milia may be seen on the face, especially around the nose area. Larger white bumps associated with a virus (called molluscum contagiosum) can be present. These must be distinguished from warts and moles, which are other common conditions on the face. To learn more, click an image below.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chapped Lips (Cheilitis)
People with chapped lips (cheilitis) have lips that appear dry, scaly, and may have one or more small cracks (fissures). Chapped lips are often painful, and there may or may not be redness and swelling.
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.
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Impetigo, Unclassified
Impetigo is a common and contagious bacterial skin infection that is usually a minor problem, but sometimes complications may occur that require treatment. Complications of impetigo can include deeper skin…
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…
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…
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a very common harmless skin condition appearing as small, whitish bumps on the upper arms and thighs, especially of children and young adults. Individual lesions of keratosis pilaris begin…
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…
Mole (Nevus)
A mole (nevus) is a skin growth that is the result of a cluster of color-producing cells on the skin. Moles (nevi, plural of nevus) are subdivided into those that appear after birth (acquired) and those that are…
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.
Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis alba is a common noncancerous (benign) skin condition affecting children. It appears as light-colored patches, especially on the cheeks.
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…
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…
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…
Spider Angioma
A spider angioma is a common mild (benign) skin condition that appears as a small red spot or bump on the surface of the skin. A spider angioma is a grouping of small blood vessels at the skin surface.
Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)
Thrush (oral candidiasis), also known as oral moniliasis, is a yeast infection of the mouth or throat (the oral cavity). The yeast that most commonly causes oral candidiasis is Candida albicans.
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…
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…
Sunburn
Sunburn is caused by the skin's reaction to ultraviolet light exposure. It appears as reddening and tenderness of the skin and usually occurs between 12 and 24 hours after the exposure. It can develop blisters and…
