Skin infections are easily recognizable on a child’s skin although symptoms of a skin infection can appear to be very similar to eczema. Both conditions cause the skin to become swollen and itchy, and it can sometimes ooze fluids that form a crust over the skin. Skin infections will have slightly different symptoms than eczema though, and upon closer inspection, a skin infection can have the following signs: - A crust over the skin that appears to be a yellowish-orange or honey-colored - Blisters that are filled with pus - Sores that appear to be fever blisters or cold sores - Reddish and swollen bumps on the surface of the skin - Redness or streaks that spread across the skin Your child may exhibit additional symptoms not related to their skin but can indicate a skin infection as their body’s way of fighting. These symptoms of an infection include fever, symptoms similar to the flu, pain, and swollen tonsils or other lymph nodes. A pediatrician, such as our team at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care can examine your child’s skin and check their other symptoms to determine if they are in fact experiencing a skin infection. If they are, the doctor will determine what type of infection and provide a treatment plan suitable to the symptoms and the cause. We provide walk-in urgent care to patients under the age of 18.