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May 3, 2024 · Poison Ivy. Swimmer's Itch. Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Yeast Diaper Rash. Impetigo. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Heat Rash. When to See a Healthcare Provider. Common skin rashes in children can be easily identifiable, such as those caused by diaper rash or an insect bite.
- Roseola. Roseola is a virus that’s more common in younger children (under 2 years old). It first causes a high fever and then a skin rash. It usually goes away on its own and doesn’t cause any problems.
- Impetigo. Impetigo is a common and very contagious skin infection. Mild cases may go away on their own, but most children will need treatment with antibiotic creams or pills.
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness. It usually isn’t serious, but it can spread quickly because it’s so contagious.
- Scabies. Scabies are tiny mites (similar to bugs) that cause a very itchy rash. The mites live in the skin and cause an allergic reaction. They are very contagious and can spread from person-to-person contact.
Dec 18, 2023 · Poison ivy. Psoriasis. Ringworm. Scabies. Scarlet fever. Takeaway. Rashes in kids are rarely a reason for concern. Treatments can help relieve the itch, and you can talk with a doctor to rule out ...
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- Baby acne. Where it appears: Usually on the cheeks; sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back of a newborn. What it looks like: Small white pimples that may be surrounded by reddish skin.
- Chicken pox. Where it appears: Often on the scalp, face, or torso first, then spreading to the entire body. What it looks like: Small red bumps at first, which quickly become clear, fluid-filled blisters on a pink base; these eventually become dry brown crusts or scabs.
- Detail: Chicken pox blister. Where it appears: Often on the scalp, face, or trunk first, then spreads to the entire body. What it looks like: Clear, fluid-filled blisters on a pink base, which eventually become dry brown crusts or scabs.
- Cold sores. Where it appears: On or near the lips. What it looks like: Small, fluid-filled blisters that may get bigger, burst, or crust over. They can appear individually or in clusters.
- Understanding rashes. With so many different types of rashes, it’s tricky to know which is which and how to treat them. That’s why we’ve outlined the most common rashes for easy reference.
- Roseola infantum. The term roseola means “sudden rash.” This mild infection is triggered by two common strains of a human herpes virus: virus 6 and virus 7.
- Scabies. Scabies is characterized by clusters of bright red, pimple-like rashes that may have blisters or scales, caused by the human itch mite infesting in a person’s skin.
- Ringworm. Caused by a mold-like fungus and named after the ring shape it makes on the skin, this rash is itchy, red, flaky, circular and raised, inflamed around the edge, but the middle of the circle looks clear.
Aug 28, 2023 · Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (Coxsackie) 9 /13. Despite its scary name, this is a common childhood illness. It starts with a fever, followed by painful mouth sores and a non-itchy rash. The rash ...
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View pictures of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in the gallery below. This common, often mild and short-lasting viral infection is most frequently caused by a Coxsackie virus.
