When the kids kept their hands clean and used itch-relief creams when rashes developed, they were easy to keep under control. By Raynbow — On Jun 17, 2014 Sometimes children get what my grandmother use to call heat rash. This occurs after long, hot days playing and sweating. A cool...
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Roseola, a mild illness, gets its nickname from a list of six common childhood rashes. Young kids 6 months to 2 years are most likely to get it. It's rare after age 4. It starts with a cold, followed by a few days of high fever (which can trigger seizures). Then the fevers end...
which we commonly refer to as "fifth disease." This is caused by parvovirus B19. These well-appearing kids present with a flat, bright red or rosy rash on the cheeks that lasts for about 1-3 days, followed by development of a lacy, reticular rash on their body (Figure ...
Common Rashes for Kids with Photos Assess What is going on Before getting into the rash specifics, get a handle on what you know and what you don’t. Ask yourself these two questions: 1. Does the child look sick?Children usually don’t fake it, so forget the rash and fever for a ...
Do you notice sneezing, coughing, red, watery eyes, or skin rashes every time a furry pet is near? You may be surprised to find that even a furless mammal can cause the same problems! If that's true, chances are you're one of the many people who suffers from a pet dander allergy...
Laundry Detergent and Rashes The chemicals in some laundry detergents may trigger irritant contact dermatitis -- a rash from touching something that irritates the skin. It is more common in kids who have eczema. To help prevent it, use a mild detergent without added perfumes and dyes. In addit...
sensitivities or intolerances, which are different from allergies in that they are not immune system reactions. With a food allergy, the immune system reacts to specific foods which can result in symptoms that range from mild skin rashes or itching, to anaphylaxis, a serious reaction that can ...
Benign rashes are also caused by lamotrigine; however, it is not possible to predict which rashes will prove to be serious or life threatening. Lamotrigine should be discontinued at the first sign of rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug related. ...
Cases of life-threatening serious rashes, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, or rash-related death have been caused by lamotrigine. The rate of serious rash is greater in pediatric patients than in adults. Additional factors that may increase the risk of rash include...