Pediatric Rashes
When your child comes to you with a rash, don’t panic—yet. Many childhood rashes are simple to treat or require time to go away - Cindy Gellner MD
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Name That Rash
What a magical, germ-strewn adventure we are all on.
Because rash-causing illnesses are omnipresent, we created an illustrated guide to five common ones that occur in young children. If you’re concerned that your child has one of these maladies (or any unexplained rash for that matter), give your pediatrician a call. And always remember to thoroughly wash hands to prevent the spread of, well, most things.
Resources
Aysa - An App to Allay Your Child’s Skin Condition Woes
Yep, there is an app for all things skin conditions. It’s like a dermatological dream! Except I learned early on that my littles don’t have the same fascination about all things medical, especially gross skin medical stuff, that I do. Don’t get me wrong, they love to tell me about all their various bug bites, blisters, rashes, and random marks, but they just don’t want to see it and talk about it UP CLOSE.
Children's rashes and spots in pictures
Chickenpox, measles, meningitis or heat rash? Our real-life photos and expert advice will help you identify the most common toddler rashes and spots and guide you on what to do next.
Common Pediatric Rashes
Many viral illnesses can cause rashes; in particular the viruses that are most common in the summertime. Viral rashes usually consist of small red bumps scattered over the body. Typically, they are not itchy and do not bother the child.
Common Pediatric Rashes
Some rashes are benign and will go away on their own, while others may be indicative of a more serious underlying condition. It is important to be familiar with the different types of rashes that can affect children, as well as their possible causes, so that you can seek appropriate urgent medical care if necessary.
Five Most Common Rashes Explained
From simple heat rash to eczema, if you’re a parent, you’ve likely seen your fair share of kid skin rashes. Some may be easy to diagnosis, while others leave you searching for answers on the Internet.
How To Treat The 10 Most Common Kids’ Skin Rashes
Your child comes home from school covered in little red dots. Is it chicken pox? Heat rash? Is it contagious?
Newborn Rashes
Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns...
Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they're often nothing to worry about.
Rashes in Children - Paediatric Dermatology Guideline
This guideline covers the assessment and management of common rashes seen in children, designed for use in inpatients and in ED.
Rashes on Children: When Should I Worry?
Because many illnesses cause rashes, we put together a list of eight of the most common ones that occur in children, signs and symptoms that should prompt a visit to your child’s doctor or the ER, and an illustrative guide to keep on hand for quick reference.
The 5 Most Common Kids' Rashes and What to Do
So, when might you need to worry? Gellner says to act immediately if your child has something that looks like purplish paint on their legs
Viral Rashes in Children
This video/podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of viral rashes in children.
Name That Rash
An illustrated guide to your child’s mysterious skin afflictions.
12 Common Summertime Skin Rashes in Children
Sunny days and starlit evenings spent playing, splashing, and exploring can leave kids with more than warm summertime memories. Balmy weather also can lead to itchy, irritated skin.
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