Your baby’s skin rash may be a result of allergies to certain foods. Eggs and milk are common food allergens, as are shellfish. If you believe your child has a food allergy, speak to a healthcare professional who will advise you on how to establish and manage the food allergy. Baby ...
Infections can lead to different types of baby rash, the most common of which are diaper rashes. Sometimes, however, a viral baby rash can develop. “These rashes occur when babies have specific viral illnesses and may be associated with fever or other symptoms,” says Anna Bender-Zeckendorf,...
Hiya, my baby had this recently and it was Scarlett fever. Dr said the difference between SF rash and viral rash is SF is raised/bumpy. She had a week of antibiotics. She was unwell though with a fever. Hope your little one is okay!
Rachel E. Careccia, MDNabeel Saeed, MD
Baby diaper rash is common condition where skin can appear red, flakey, blistered, and tender. It can occur when skin is exposed to urine or stool.
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There are many viral infections that can cause a fever without any other symptoms. Some, such as roseola, cause three days of very high fever followed by a light pink rash on the trunk. More serious infections, such as meningitis, urinary tract infections, or bacteremia (bacteria in the bl...
It’s worth noting that the questions of “How long does a viral rash last?” and “How long a viral rash is contagious?” have different answers depending on what illness your child may have. In general, viral illnesses are contagious starting the day before the rash and fever begin. Co...
Your baby has afeveror seems sluggish. You see yellow, fluid-filled bumps (pustules) and honey-colored crusty areas. This might be a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics. You notice symptoms of a yeast infection,such as a swollen rash with white scales, small red pimples outside the...
Visible signs that your baby may be experiencing something other than diaper rash include itchiness, sores that bleed or ooze, and resistance to or worsening of the rash in light of home remedies. Similarly, if the rash extends beyond the diapered area or is accompanied by fever, a diaper ...