Rashes

... are particularly sensitive to it. What it looks like: A red, extremely itchy rash with bumps or blisters... hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion for itching. Call your doctor if the rash involves the face or eyes. What... it is: A rash that occurs when your child is overheated and her sweat glands get plugged. "Babies...

Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, How contagious are these rashes and how are they treated?

The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these.

..., clean, and healthy way. Still, ever since children began to wear diapers, diaper rash has been the most... of diaper rash. Urinary wetness increases skin friction, raises the skin pH, makes the skin less cohesive... of diaper rash. This is the most common form of diaper rash, and affects almost all babies at some time...

Learn how to prevent and treat this common childhood disease.

... about diaper rash as a baby-specific phenomenon, they may be surprised by some of the other rashes... have a family history of eczema and allergies. The first signs of the rash usually develop by 3 months.... It looks different in infants than it does in older children. When infants develop the rash, it typically...

Scabies, lice, pinworms -- gross! Kids catch all sorts of nasty critters, thanks to their contact with other children, not-so-great hygiene, immature immune systems, and close proximity to the ground. But most bugs rarely pose any serious health hazards. Follow our list to spot, treat, and prevent common infections fast.

... from her face to her feet. "Heat rash, also known as miliaria or prickly heat, is very common when... on the face and arms. But don't worry: Heat rash isn't serious and usually clears itself up. Until it does... are dressing yourself. A rash that crops up after your child has been splashing around in a pool, lake...

Children with eczema struggle every day with painfully irritated skin -- but the right drugs can give many kids real relief.

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What are these itchy bumps all over my child's body?

..., resulting in an angry-looking rash. Some untreated diaper rashes progress to yeast infections; yeast thrives... in warm, moist, dark environments. Fortunately, a diaper rash is usually simple to prevent and treat.... If the rash is persistent, see your doctor. It could be a stubborn yeast infection that might require a...

How should we get rid of this rash?

My son has a red rash on his face and arms. Could this be a reaction to antibiotics he finished a week ago?

Your infant is prone to all sorts of rashes, from acne to eczema. Read on for a guide to the most common baby skin conditions during the first year and how to treat them.

Urinary tract infections can be serious because they're easy to miss, especially in young kids. A pediatrician who's treated his fair share explains exactly what parents should look for.

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The contents of baby's diaper will become your new obsession. But how do you know what's normal and what isn't?

Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this common childhood ailment.

My baby had a constant rash last summer and fall, then was all clear during the winter. Why is this?

A sudden fever and lack of cold symptoms could be a sign of a UTI. Find out more here.