Overview

许多人经历过偶尔的皮疹或无法解释的标记。影响皮肤的一些条件非常具有传染性。花点时间了解影响成年人和儿童的传染性皮肤状况。

These contagious skin rashes are more common in adults than children.

Herpes

Herpes是一种性传播的感染。它可能是由疱疹病毒类型1(HSV-1)或单纯疱疹病毒类型2(HSV-2)引起的。

如果您收缩疱疹,您可以在嘴,生殖器或直肠周围开发水疱。脸部或嘴巴的疱疹被称为口腔疱疹或唇疱疹。

您的生殖器或直肠周围的感染被称为生殖器疱疹。许多人患有疱疹的症状或根本没有。

Oral herpescan spread through something as simple as a kiss. You can contract genital herpes through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you have herpes, you can spread it to other people, even if you don’t have symptoms.

带状疱疹

带状疱疹in adults is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causeschickenpoxin children.

If you’ve already had chickenpox, the virus can cause a painful rash of fluid-filled blisters to appear on one side of your face or body. It most often appears as a single stripe that wraps around the left or right side of your torso.

If you’ve never had chickenpox, you can develop it after touching the fluid from inside a shingles blister. Shingles is less contagious than chickenpox. Your risk of spreading the virus is low if you cover your shingle blisters. Once your blisters scab over, they’re no longer contagious.

对于50岁及以上的成人建议的带状疱疹,因为您的瓦班升起的机会升起。Shingrix疫苗是最新的疫苗(2017年10月),90%有效,在预防所有年龄组中的瓦片。它分为两剂,分开2到6个月。

Yeast infection

Genital yeast infections affect both女性andmen。它们是由过度生长引起的Candidafungus, which is normally present all over your body.

如果你有一个vulvovaginal酵母菌感染,你妈y develop a rash around your vulva. If you have a yeast infection on your penis, the head of your penis may become inflamed.

酵母感染可以通过性接触传播。

为了治疗酵母菌感染,您的医生可能推荐抗真菌药物。

These contagious rashes are more common in children than adults:

画眉

画眉是also caused by an overgrowth of theCandida菌。它会导致白色病变出现在孩子的舌头和内心脸颊上。它还可以影响老年人,受损免疫系统的人和服用某些药物的人。

If you give birth while you have a vaginal yeast infection, your baby may develop thrush. Your baby may also develop it after sharing a bottle or pacifier with someone who has thrush.

你的宝宝的医生可能会开一个局部抗真菌药物。

Diaper rash

Diaper rash通常没有传染性,但有时它是。当它是由真菌或细菌感染引起的时,它可以传播到您孩子身体或其他人的其他地区。

Use good hygiene to stop the spread of infection. Keep your baby in clean and dry diapers. Wash your hands after changing them.

These skin diseases can be shared by adults and children alike.

毒药常春藤皮疹

触摸A.poison ivyplant, your child can develop a painful, itchy rash of blisters. This rash is caused by an allergic reaction to oil in the plant.毒漆树andpoison sumac会导致类似的反应。

If small amounts of the oil remain on your child’s clothes, skin, or fingernails, they can spread it to other people. If your child develops a poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac rash, wash their clothes, shoes, and affected areas of their skin with soap and water.

You can usually use hydrocortisone ointment to ease your child’s discomfort until their symptoms clear. If their rash gets worse, seek medical attention.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)a type of bacteria that’s resistant to many antibiotics:

  • If you develop an MRSA infection after visiting a hospital, it’s known as “healthcare associated-MRSA” (HA-MRSA).
  • 如果您从更广泛的社区中挑选出来,它被称为“社区相关的MRSA”(CA-MRSA)。

Ca-MRSA感染通常以疼痛的沸腾而致力于您的皮肤上。你可能会把它误认为是蜘蛛咬伤。它可能伴有发烧,脓或排水。

它可以通过皮肤到皮肤接触,以及与受感染的产品的接触,例如剃刀或毛巾。

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect you have an MRSA infection. In most cases, they can treat it with an antibiotic or combination of antibiotics.

Scabies

Scabies是caused by a tiny mite that burrows into your skin and lays eggs. It causes intense itching and a rash that looks like pimples. The rash eventually scabs over.

Scabies is passed through prolonged skin-to-skin contact. Anyone with crusted scabs is considered especially contagious. Child and adult care centers are common sites of scabies outbreaks. If someone in your house gets scabies, it’s easily spread.

另一方面,您可能不会通过随便刷新在地铁上的人来刷新疥疮。

You’ll need prescription medicine to treat a scabies infection.

Molluscum contagiosum(MC)

Molluscum contagiosum(MC)是a viral skin infection that’s common in children, but it can affect adults. It causes a rash of small pink or white wart-like bumps. It isn’t very harmful, and many parents might not even realize their kid has it.

MC病菌在炎热,潮湿的条件。它的s common among swimmers and gymnasts. You can catch it from contaminated water or even a towel at a community pool.

Most of the time, MC clears on its own without treatment.

是由真菌引起的。这种真菌以居住在健身垫上,并导致JOCK痒。这也是运动员脚的原因。如果它会影响头皮,它可能会导致头部侧面造成鳞片状的圆形补丁和脱发。这更常见于儿童。

癣can be spread through skin-to-skin contact. You can contract it by touching contaminated objects, such as hair accessories, clothing, or towels. It can also pass from animals to humans, so watch out for hairless patches on your family pets.

To treat ringworm, your doctor will prescribe antifungal medications. If your child develops a ringworm infection on their scalp, a prescription-strength medicated shampoo is also available.

Impetigo

Impetigoprimarily affects infants and children, but adults can get it too. It usually causes red sores to appear around the nose and mouth. The sores may burst or crust over.

Impetigo在您接受抗生素治疗抗生素之前是高度传染性,或者您的疮自行离开。

练习良好的卫生,以避免捕捉或传播传染性皮肤病。

定期用肥皂和水洗手。不要与其他人分享任何衣服,头发物品或毛巾。

You should also change and launder all of your bed sheets and pillowcases weekly to help prevent the spread of contagious conditions. Teach your children to practice these precautions too.

If you or your child develops a skin rash, make an appointment with your doctor. They can help identify the cause and prescribe appropriate treatment.