Caring for Children With Rashes
A blog about the most common causes of rashes along with how to treat, how to prevent and how to reduce the itching.
A rash is a change in the skin that can result in bumpy, blotchy, or scaly patches. A rash can be caused by an infection of the skin, contact with a substance that irritates the skin, an allergic reaction to food or medicine, or a disease such as chickenpox.
Although some rashes are itchy and bothersome, they rarely indicate a serious infection or illness. Most rashes clear up within days after treatment begins. But sometimes rashes are severe and require medical attention.
The symptoms of a rash depend on its cause. In some cases, you’ll have other symptoms besides the rash, such as fever or joint pain. Common symptoms of a rash include:
Redness
Swelling
Pain
Skin lesions (bumps, blisters, or sores)
Caring for Children with Rashes
Welcome to your resource on children and rashes. Here you will find information on the most common causes of rashes along with how to treat, how to prevent and how to reduce the itching.
We hope you find this site useful and informative.
Rashes are common and with thousands of possible causes, its no wonder that parents feel overwhelmed when their child breaks out. Some rashes are caused by food allergies, bug bites or viral infections such as hand-foot-and-mouth or fifth disease. Others are caused by illnesses like eczema, psoriasis and contact dermatitis.
Below is a list of the most common causes of rashes in children and babies along with how to treat them. It’s important to see a doctor if you suspect a rash may be caused by an infection or other serious cause.
Allergic Reactions (including Food Allergies)
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bacterial Infections
Chemical Burns
Contact Dermatitis
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19)
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Coxsackievirus A16)
Heat Rash (Miliaria)
Insect Bites and Stings
Medication Reaction (rash from medication)
Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac
Psoriasis
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
Children get rashes. Every parent knows this and if you are a parent, you will probably spend many a night trying to figure out why your child has a rash and how to treat it. Rashes can be caused by anything from food allergies, eczema and bug bites to measles or chicken pox.
A rash can be defined as any change in the skin’s color, texture or look. There are many things that can cause rashes, including infections, heat, allergens (substances that cause allergies) and medications. Simple rashes usually disappear on their own within a day or two without treatment. Some of the more common rashes include:
The following is a list of common skin diseases that can cause a rash in children.
* Allergic Reactions
* Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
* Contact Dermatitis
* Diaper Rash
* Heat Rash (Miliaria)
* Hives (Urticaria)
* Infectious Diseases – Bacterial
* Infectious Diseases – Fungal or Yeast
* Infectious Diseases – Viral
* Insect Bites and Stings
The rash that has a dermatologist scratching his head is often quite easy to diagnose, once the figure at the bedside is identified as a
Many children will develop a rash at some point. While most rashes are harmless, it can be hard to tell the difference between a common rash and a more serious condition.
A rash is a change in the skin that can result in bumps, sores, discoloration or other changes. Rashes can be caused by an infection of the skin, an allergic reaction to a medication or something in contact with the skin, or irritants such as chemicals or plants.
To help you determine if your child’s rash is serious enough to warrant a visit to the doctor’s office, consider these common childhood rashes and when treatment may be necessary.