Rashes can occur from a number of different conditions in babies, but not all rashes itch. As with any illness in a baby, look at the big picture before calling the doctor, who will want to know if your baby is acting sick or has a fever, cough,...
Razor bumps are an all too common occurrence caused by improper shaving technique. Holding the razor at an uncomfortable angle or simply using drying soap to shave can irritate the skin leaving a red, raised rash. This rash can be painful and...
Rashes of any kind can be frightening to a new parent of a small infant. Heat rash or prickly heat is not a serious illness and is a common ailment in babies and small children. Recognize the symptoms of your infant's heat rash in order to help...
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the thin layer of tissue that surrounds the brain. Bacteria and viruses cause most cases of meningitis in children. Health providers can diagnose meningitis clinically and by doing a lumbar puncture,...
There is no doubt that vinegar has a unique smell; in fact, you may have been struck by the smell in your grandma's kitchen while she pickled cucumbers from her summer garden. But this acidic liquid does more than just make pickles. Though vinegar...
Skin conditions can cause a child to suffer from self esteem issues as well as severe discomfort. Treatment for these skin conditions vary from herbal treatments to prescribed medication. For parents and caregivers, it is important to have an...
Rheumatic heart disease is an inflammatory condition that damages the heart valves as a result of rheumatic fever. Complications of strep throat from a streptococcal infection cause rheumatic fever. Although rheumatic fever is rare in the United...
Acne is a skin condition that can have severe and disfiguring effects on people. The condition is characterized by a red, raised rash and puss-filled pimples. Severe cases of acne that do not respond to over-the-counter or herbal remedies may...
A rash may change the color or texture of the skin, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Facial rashes may present as skin redness, inflammation or skin lesions. On the face, skin dermatitis, another name for a simple rash, may...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, dry skin. Children with the condition often inherit a genetic tendency toward dry skin, as well as underlying allergies that cause eczema break-outs when...
When your baby begins cutting teeth, you may notice symptoms ranging from a cough and diarrhea to excessive drool and a rash around her mouth. Most symptoms of teething, including a facial rash, are only temporary and will go away when the teeth...
Augmentin is an antibiotic based on the prototype ampicillin. A combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, Augmentin is effective against haemophilus influenzae, staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. These organisms are...
Augmentin, an oral antibiotic, is a combination of two medicines: amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic, and clavulanate is a potassium salt. Together, these medications are effective in treating many...
A variety of conditions and factors can cause red bumps to form on a child's body. The red bumps are the result of the body reacting to a virus or to environmental conditions. Red bumps can appear over the entire body or may appear in groups or...
You may have heard of swimmer's ear -- that pain you get from trapped moisture in the ear canal -- but less common are swimmer's itch and sea bather's eruption, two different conditions that cause itchy skin after a swim. In most cases, both...
The most common cause of itchy skin on the stomach is dry skin, also called xerosis. According to the Mayo Clinic website, xerosis may occur with fluctuations in weather and humidity, either naturally-occurring seasonal changes or man-made changes...
Ringworm in adults refers to a type of fungal infection that affects the outer layer of the skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ringworm is a common skin infection and can affect people of all ages.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, between 4 and 8 percent of children have food allergies. One way that an allergy might present itself is through a red, raised or itchy rash. Not all rashes are caused by food allergies. In...
Jock itch, also known as ringworm of the groin or tinea cruris, is found mostly in adult men. The first symptom you are likely to notice is intense itching in the groin area or upper thighs. Whereas this microscopic fungus normally lives on the...
Hives are a type of raised, red rash that appears on the skin, most often as an allergic response. When your body comes in contact with something that you are allergic to, it produces a substance called histamine, according to the National...
When your baby is teething, he probably seems to drool constantly. All of that saliva can give him "drool rash" -- a raised, red rash most commonly found on the face but that can also extend onto the neck and chest if your little one is a "super...
Candida, the genus name for a group of yeast, is a fungus that lives on the skin, in the digestive tract and the reproductive systems of humans. Normally the growth of the yeast is controlled by other organisms, including beneficial bacteria such...
Allergies to eggs or egg products are considered to be one of the most common food allergies, states MayoClinic.com. Most children outgrow the allergy but some adults still struggle with the problem for life. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to...
Molds, yeasts and fungi all belong to the fungi kingdom. Some of these, including candida albicans and malassezia, commonly reside on the skin without causing harm. When skin is injured or cut, fungi have the opportunity to enter skin and cause...
Ringworm, despite the name, is caused by a fungus from the tinea family and not by a worm. Tinea infections can be contracted from animals infected with the fungus or the environment. Ringworm is highly contagious and passes easily from person to...
Diaper rashes are a common problem for infants, but if your baby is starting solids, rashes can be a sign of more than just skin irritation. Fruits and vegetables, particularly acidic ones, can irritate baby's system. Learning how to identify...
Latex allergy is a reaction which occurs after coming into contact with the rubber protein in latex. The allergic reaction can range from a mild skin rash to a more life threatening reaction, including hives, chest tightness or difficulty...
As a parent, you are aware of even the simplest change on your baby's skin. These changes can indicate a variety of issues, including allergic reactions. Hives are raised, red and sometimes itchy patches or welts on the skin. This condition, also...
Iodine is a mineral used topically for antibacterial purposes or intravenously as a component of radiological contrast agents. Iodine is necessary to support healthy thyroid functioning. Some people, however, are highly sensitive to this mineral...
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that causes signs and symptoms ranging from rash and flu-like fever and body aches to more serious ones including joint swelling, weakness, fatigue and temporary paralysis. Lyme disease is caused by the...