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The photographs below are those of skin diseases seen on the cheek area of children. Pimples and other blemishes (acne) are often present in this area along with small, whitish bumps called milia. Itchy rashes may be from contact dermatitis or psoriasis. Red, oozing rashes, such as those from poison ivy, may appear on the cheeks if children touched their faces after touching the poison ivy plant. Dry, flaky skin similar to dandruff is formally called seborrheic dermatitis. Certain viruses will cause red sunburn-like rashes to appear on the cheeks, such as with the "slapped cheek" appearance of fifth disease. As with the rest of the skin on the body, warts and moles can appear on the face. A bacterial infection may cause impetigo, honey-crusted lesions that are found on the cheek area or by the mouth. To discover more about these diseases, click a photo below.

Abscess An abscess is a infection characterized by a collection of pus underneath a portion of the skin. Bacteria commonly causing abscesses are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. These bacteria enter the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Molluscum Contagiosum (Pediatric) Molluscum contagiosum is a common painless and usually harmless viral infection of the skin. Although molluscum contagiosum is painless and usually goes away after several months, some infections can…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

Bedbug Bite Bedbugs are very small (apple seed-sized) insects known as parasites because they feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded mammals. They live in dark, dry places such as mattresses, rugs, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…