Sandy soil dermatitis, also known as frictional mossy rash, is a non-contagious skin condition, so it is not contagious to others.
The cause of sandy soil dermatitis is not yet known, and it is mainly considered to be related to contact and friction with certain objects, such as playing with mud and sand, crawling on carpets or blankets. Prolonged exposure to the sun and viral infections can also lead to the development of sandy soil dermatitis.
The lesions of sandy soil dermatitis are mostly pinhead to grain-sized pimples, and are most common on the backs of the hands and forearms, as well as on elbows and knees that are easily exposed to friction. Children usually have no conscious symptoms or experience mild itching.
Sandy soil dermatitis has a tendency to heal on its own, and some patients can heal on their own after a period of time. For children who are not cured, under the guidance of the doctor, antihistamines can be taken to reduce the symptoms of dermatitis and itching, such as chlorpheniramine, loratadine, and so on; and secondly, glycerine lotion can also be applied externally to stop the itching.
Once the sand dermatitis, we should pay attention to timely hospital consultation, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment.