What it looks like: Small red bumps that may be itchy. Bumps become pus-filled blisters that may burst and develop a soft yellowish-brown crust. Child may have a fever and swollen lymph glands in the neck. Most common in children between 2 and 6 years old. Impetigo is very contagi...
Rashes like hives areallergic reactionsthat are typically splotchy, blanching, pinkish and intensely itchy. In some cases a new food or a new medication could be the culprit. Consult with your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. (Seek immediate medical attention if your child has trouble breathing...
Although cellulitis can mimic or look just like Skeeter syndrome, it is the timing of the reaction, very soon after the bite, that will help you and your pediatrician make an accurate diagnosis. That’s important, because the treatments for Skeeter syndrome and cellulitis are very different. In...
When impetigo involves largeblisters(known as bullae), it’s called bullous impetigo. It’s a less common form. Young children are most likely to have it.2 Impetigo may cause minor itchiness. But it’s generally not painful. That sets it apart from shingles and other types of eruptive lesi...
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Impetigo begins as small superficial blisters that rupture leaving red, open patches of skin. Often a honey-colored crust forms over this rash. The rash is sometimes itchy. Impetigo is also highly contagious. A child can spread the infection to other parts of their own body or to other peopl...
Wondering about that rash, welt, or bump on your child's skin? Sickness, allergies, and heat or cold are often behind kids' skin changes. Most aren't a big deal and are easy to treat. You can learn to tell what many of them look like. Of course, always check with your child's ...
Infection-associated rashes, such as ringworm (tinea), impetigo, Staphylococcus, scabies, herpes, chickenpox, and shingles, are treated by treating the underlying cause. Infectious agents that can cause a rash include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Determining the specific cause of rash us...
Impetigo Impetigo presents as clusters of blisters and red bumps that may ooze fluid and create a honey-coloured crust. They are usually found around the nose, mouth and other areas of exposed skin but can easily spread to other areas of the body by fingers, clothing and towels. Impetigo is...
is one of the most common rashes in babies and young children. Infants and children who have allergies or asthma are at an increased risk of developing eczema compared to babies and children who do not have these conditions. Look for mild soap that will not make your child's skin red (er...