Prickly heat, also known as miliaria rubra or heat rash, is a benign dermatological condition that occurs in up to 40 percent of infants, according to Drs. Nina R. O'Connor, Maura R. McLaughlin and Peter Ham, in the Jan. 1, 2008 issue of "American...
Small, dry white bumps may be a symptom of an allergy to milk. Eczema is a common skin rash associated with a milk allergy and may appear in patches of dry, bumpy skin. If you're allergic to milk, you will develop other symptoms alongside eczema,...
Skin rashes can be blistery, crusty, itchy, red and bumpy. Some rashes are caused by allergies or irritants like cosmetics, soaps, jewelry or weeds. Rashes may appear suddenly or develop over a few days. Certain conditions may cause a red, bumpy...
If you think your child might be allergic to eggs, you're not alone, because eggs are one of the most widespread allergy-causing foods in babies and young children, affecting about 1.5 percent. "An egg allergy usually begins when kids are very...
A rash that is red, bumpy and itchy can result from any number of conditions. According to the National Institutes of Health, rashes are symptoms of other conditions and can occur immediately after exposure or not appear for days. It's best to...
Claritin is an over-the-counter medication used for treating allergy symptoms. It comes in liquid, tablet or rapidly disintegrating tablets. According to RXList, children 2 to 5 should take 5mg Claritin syrup, one spoonful daily. RXList also...
Itchy skin is a symptom doctors refer to as pruritus -- an itch, or the sensation of an itch, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The sensation can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort that disrupts sleep and causes...
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy rashes, severely dry skin, blisters and peeling of the skin, according to MedlinePlus. Eczema is mostly common in young children and babies who have parents that suffer from asthma or allergies....
Eczema is a skin rash condition that develops typically within the first five months of life and is outgrown by the age of 5, according to KidsHealth. The Baby Center reports that recent studies have shown a significant improvement in treating...
Allergy attacks can come from a variety of sources for people who suffer from hay fever, skin, digestive or medicinal allergies. Dust mites or pet dander in the home may cause symptoms for some; others are susceptible to tree pollen, or grass and...
Rashes are a common occurrence in children. Although most are benign, they can cause significant discomfort to the child and stress to the parents. Children often get rashes after contact with an irritating object or food, after ingestion of food...
Childhood ailments come and go so frequently that it may be difficult for parents to recognize cat allergy symptoms in their infants. Besides identifying signs of illness, parents must recall the indoor environments their children have inhabited...
A rash is an area of swelling or irritation of the skin. It can appear red, bumpy, itchy, scaly or crusty. Rashes can also resemble blisters or pimples. Most cases will resolve spontaneously, but rashes may also signal an underlying condition that...
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, nearly 6 percent of U.S. children under three years old have food allergies. The foods that you eat, including common allergens, will pass through your system and along to your baby through your...
MedlinePlus defines a skin rash as a condition that "involve[s] changes in the color or texture of the skin." There are many different types of skin rashes, which cause the skin to become red, itchy, scaly, swollen or bumpy. Severe rashes may...
Highly allergic foods are the most common foods that cause skin rashes. Skin rashes that develop as a result from an adverse reaction to various foods include eczema and hives. Both skin rashes are itchy and produce inflammation in the skin. If...
A rash is an area of irritated, swollen and often red skin. Rashes may be itchy, bumpy, scaly, crusted or blistered, as described by the National Institutes of Health. Rashes may appear quickly, or develop over time. Some rashes will resolve on...
