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Rash - Child Under 2 Years
Alternate Names : Baby Rash, Diaper Rash, Miliaria/Milia, Prickly Heat
Definition
A rash is any skin bumps or blotches. The rash can be red, skin-colored, or slightly lighter or darker than skin color. By far the most common skin problem in infants is diaper rash. Diaper rash is an irritation of the skin caused by dampness, urine, and feces. However, there are other skin disorders that can cause rash. These are usually not serious unless accompanied by other symptoms.
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Overview & Considerations
Most bumps and blotches on a newborn baby are harmless and clear up by themselves. Diaper rash is very common -- most babies who wear diapers will experience it to some degree. Diaper rash can be caused by continuously wet diapers, infrequently changed diapers, and using plastic pants to cover the diaper.
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• Definition
• Overview & Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Erythema Toxicum
• Hives
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• CBC
Other Topics
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Burns
• Chronic
• Distal
• Erosion
• Fever
• Hypothermia
• Itching
• Macule
• Papule
• Patches
• Purpura
• Rashes
• Scales
• Skin - Abnormally Dark or Light
• Sweating - Excessive
• Vesicles
Review Date : 5/21/2003
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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