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What is rash?

Rashes are very common in infancy. They are usually a harmless secondary symptom in infectious diseases. Sometimes the rash suggests, however, a certain disease. Even with chicken pox, measles, scarlet fever, there are characteristics to rash. A typical rash may also represents diaper dermatitis, where extensive redness and pimples occur in the diaper area.

Also, remember that not every unusual appearance of a skin rash is serious. On the other hand, a rash could be a warning symptom of a serious illness such as meningitis or blood poisoning. Therefore, you should always consult any rash with your pediatrician.

It's normal for babies especially in the first few months that they are in the world to develop a skin rash on the face, on the body or both. Pimples, redness and spots are spread to the rosy and soft skin of babies often leaving parents clueless.

Baby skin is as sensitive as it is soft. The skin becomes irritated easily, and often these lesions are harmless and disappear quickly. Especially in the first days after birth, the sweat and sebaceous glands are clogged, causing little white bumps.

Eczema in babies

Eczema in babies is expressed by inflamed, weeping or crusted bodies in Face and behind the ears or neck, which are bright red and oozing scabs. For accurate diagnosis, you should consult a paediatrician and not rely on the advice of family and friends.

Cradle cap in babies

Especially in the first months of life, it is possible that babies get a sticky-yellow scaly covering the head area. At least for most infants, the cradle cap will disappear by itself, but there are also cases in which this procedure takes a little longer.

It can be difficult to remove, but not absolutely necessary. You should not try to remove the cradle cap with rubbing or brushing. Instead, you can dab a little olive oil on the flaky areas.

The scales can then be gently combed out and the head and you should provide baby with a shampoo. This application should not take more than once a week.

Many rashes in infants are briefly and volatile. This is especially true when viral infection occurs. Remember that you always contact your pediatrician.

What to do?

If your child has a rash, you're better off to visit the pediatrician. Since the rash may be contagious, tell the doctor this in advance. So you can avoid being infected in the waiting room with other children. guards