children s health issues
Rashes in Children
Introduction
A rash is an abnormal change in the texture or color of the skin. Known causes of rashes include irritation, allergies, drugs, and bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Rashes include redness, white or yellow scales, and pearly pimples, bumps, or cysts. Rashes may itch, be irritating or painful, or cause no symptoms. Rashes that require treatment can be helped by gentle cleansers, moisturizing ointments, antibiotic or corticosteroid ointments, and/or anti-itch drugs. Rashes in infants and young children are not usually serious and can have various causes. Irritating substances, drugs, allergic reactions, and disorders that cause inflammation can cause a rash. Some common causes of rashesin infants and young children include the following: Diaper rash ( Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) ) Cradle cap ( Seborrheic Dermatitis ) Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) (eczema) Viral infections that cause a rash 