Baby or Toddler Skin Rash?Wondering what to do about that toddler skin rash?Want to know if that baby skin rash is something to be concerned about? This page will help you understand your baby or toddler's skin rash. This page will help you navigate to the appropriate skin rash page by guiding you through a list of options depending on what the toddler or baby rash looks like. If you know what the rash is already and want more information, you can put the diagnosis in the site search box below to go to that page.
If you don't know what is causing the baby or toddler skin rash, use the list below to go the section that best describes the type of rash your infant has.
If you still can't find what you want on this page, look at the Diagnose My Skin Rash page.
Red or Pink Skin RashPress a glass on the rash - you will be able to easily see if the rash goes pale
Dry skin that is red at times- the most common cause of dry skin in a baby or toddler skin rash is eczema - read more. - if your child has eczema and scratches a lot or has thickened skin from scratching, you may be interested in using wet wraps. Wet wraps are wet bandages applied over moisturizers with dry bandages on top. They can be effective in moderate to severe eczema when used intermittently. Read more  Custom Search
Raised spots- if the center of the spot is depressed, the most likely diagnosis is molluscum contagiosum - read more. This common toddler skin rash is caused by a virus and will eventually disappear without treatment (but this may take months). -if the spots are very itchy, don't forget that insect bites can look like this.
Raised blisters that crustIf your child has fluid-filled blisters that are grouped together and the fluid inside them looks a golden color or the crusts look golden, this could be impetigo - read more (sometimes called school sores) particularly if they on the face. This rash is very contagious. Your child will need antibiotics. If there are blisters on the lips or inside the mouth, your child may have cold sores (herpes simplex virus) - read more. If your child starts to get blisters on the body or face or limbs that then crust as new blisters appear, this is probably chicken pox - read more.
Raised red itchy rash with whealsA raised itchy red rash with a central white area is urticaria - read more. It is usually an allergic response. If this is the first time your child has had this type of rash, it is unlikely you will ever find out what caused it. Don't worry, just treat the symptoms - anti-histamines will help the itch and sometimes steroids are prescribed as well to calm the inflammation. Back to list Custom Search
BirthmarksBabies can have birthmarks such as: Back to list
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Still not Sure???If you are still not sure what has caused your baby or toddler skin rash, or if you have a rash and you want to know what it is, see the Diagnose My Skin Rash page.
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Last reviewed 24 August 2011
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