Natural health remedies for kids spots & skin rashes

It can sometimes be a little unnerving as parents to discover a sudden outbreak of spots or a rash on your kids skin.

However having even just a few natural health remedies to hand can help make your job a little easier and ease the symptoms whilst you work out what’s causing the problem.

 

6 causes of kids spots & skin rashes

Here are some of the most common causes of kids spots and skin rashes.

However if you are in any doubt, take your kids to your GP for a more in-depth diagnosis.
 

1. Infections

Viral infections: such as measles, chickenpox, rubella, slap cheek, roseola, hand foot and mouth, etc.

Post-viral infections: often children can present with a benign rash or spots after being unwell.

Bacterial infections: such as impetigo (school sores), scarlet fever, etc.

Fungal infections: ringworm, athlete’s foot, candida/thrush etc.

Other causes: such as mites (scabies).
 

2. Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis can be caused by anything at all; plants, clothing, etc.
 

3. Eczema

Eczema can have various forms, from spotty to rashy, dry to weepy.
 

4. Food sensitivities

Food sensitivities or food intolerances can sometimes trigger skin reactions.

 

5. Reactions to medicines or substances ingested

This may happen when your kids are taking antibiotics or other drugs, certain preservatives, etc.
 

6. Nappy rash

The combination of wees and poos can be especially potent for irritating and breaking down the skin in the nappy area and causing nappy rash.

It is essential to treat this swiftly, especially if there is a risk or possibility of infection.
 

Natural health remedies for kids spots & skin rashes

Once you've determined the cause of the spots or skin rash, then look to see which natural remedy will work best to help.

Topical (on top of the skin) herbal preparations are of huge benefit when it comes to kids spots and rashes.

Here are some natural remedies you might like to try:
 

Burdock

Traditionally used for soothing itchy skin and promoting healing of skin conditions.
 

Calendula

Nature’s skin healer! Helps to fight infection, nourish the skin and promote tissue repair.
 

Chamomile

Soothes irritation and speeds tissue healing.
 

Kawakawa

This distinctive native shrub has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and has been used traditionally for all manner of skin complaints.
 

Koromiko

Astringent and antimicrobial, traditionally used for sores, ulcers and impetigo.
 

Manuka Essential Oil

A powerful antimicrobial that can be used straight or diluted as a lotion for support of fungal, bacterial and viral infections.

 

Poroporo

A wonderful native herb that acts like a natural steroid, reducing inflammation.
 

Other natural remedies to try

 

• In the bath, home remedies to soothe an itch include apple cider vinegar, baking soda or rolled oats.

 

• Internally, herbal medicines such as echinacea root can help to support the immune system to fight off infection.

 

• If the cause is a reactivity, herbs such as baical skullcap and rehmannia may be of use.

 

• And if your kids need extra calming, don’t forget liquid organic chamomile preparations to soothe a frazzled itchy scratchy nervous system.

 

• Herbal medicine can also assist with improving healing times, reducing irritation and redness and promoting tissue repair.

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• Quick guide to kids coughs

 
Source: This article was kindly shared by Kiwiherb – Effective Natural Family Healthcare. Proudly New Zealand Made.