Baby Has Bad Rash

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Baby has bad rash.

A baby with a diaper rash often fusses or cries when the diaper area is washed or touched. You may notice your baby seems more uncomfortable than usual especially during diaper changes. Children s paracetamol can bring down a fever. When to see a doctor.

Acidic foods are known to cause diaper rash in some babies. Rash for a week. From diaper rash and cradle cap to eczema and baby acne here are some of the most common children s rashes and skin problems. Seborrheic dermatitis causes a rash to develop on areas of skin that contain many oil producing glands.

It usually clears up within a week. The diaper area will be red a little swollen and warm to the touch. The rash can spread to the baby s thighs stomach and even back. Blisters on hands feet and in the mouth.

Babycenter is looking to include more images of black and brown skin. In the first few months of a baby s life any rash associated with other symptoms such as fever poor feeding lethargy or cough needs to be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. In babies the rash mainly appears on the scalp and people commonly refer to it as cradle cap. A diaper rash is the term used to describe a rash or irritation in the area covered by the diaper.

Your child may have a cold and the rash can spread to the body. If your baby has a rash that persists for more than a week doesn t respond to home remedies or is causing your baby pain or irritation you should call your doctor. One of the least enticing aspects of new parenthood is diaper duty and its dreaded companion diaper rash. A fever and a bright red rash on both cheeks can be slapped cheek syndrome.

Changes in your baby s disposition. Eczema flares up when the skin is dry or when the skin comes into contact with an allergen or irritant such as. The rash gets worse or doesn t respond to treatment in 2 3 days your baby has a fever or seems sluggish you see yellow fluid filled bumps pustules and honey colored crusty areas. As your baby starts to have solid foods their stools will change.