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Skin Rashes

Typical rash caused
by fifth's disease

Lyme disease
Bulls-eye rash

Purpura
rash -
bleeding under the skin.
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What IS
that??
It's the
parent's universal reaction whenever a child develops a very
visible and very bright red rash.
Kids can
and commonly do develop all sorts of rashes, with typical
causes ranging from poison
ivy, insect bites, allergic
reactions, bacterial infections and viruses - to now-rare
cases of rubella or measles.
Thankfully,
a majority of rashes are non-life threatening and usually
go away by themselves or with the aid of medications. Creams
& lotions may also be prescribed to help sooth an accompanying
painful burn or itch.
It's also
important that all parents recognize more serious rashes or
lesions such as those seen in the Lyme
disease bullseye rash, the blotchy red petechia
or purpura rash (caused by bleeding under the skin), or
a similar condition related to meningitis
which appears in that disease's later stages.
Find out
more about the most common kids' rashes in our Web guide to
the topic offering identifying pictures, typical symptoms,
and expert advice on treating those often scary but mostly
annoying bumps, spots and blotches ...
More about rashes around the Web:
RASHES
- An extensive guide to the most common rashes developed in
childhood including pictures & descriptions of fifth's
disease, roseola, coxsackie, impetigo, and insect bites, plus
when to see a doctor and related conditions that warrant a
trip to the emergency room.
Skin
Rashes in Children - Brief overview with details on
fungal, bacterial and viral rashes, typical rashes seen in
infants & newborns, with more serious symptoms of petechiae
and when to see a doctor. Also includes a glossary of terms,
related links and references.
Childhood
Rashes - Common questions parents ask about measles,
chicken pox and fifth's disease including pictures, descriptions,
causes, symptoms, how long a child may remain infectious,
with tips and advice for at-home care.
Visual
Dx Health - An extensive photo library illustrating
everything from rashes and acne to STD's searchable by body
part, including related information on skin disease symptoms
and treatment.
Healthwise
Handbook - Childhood Rashes - Symptoms & descriptions
of chickenpox, fifth disease, baby diaper rash, prickly heat,
roseola, scarlet fever and hand-foot-mouth disease with suggested
medications and vaccines, home care.
Symptom
Solver : Rashes
- Good general discussion on typical kids' rashes including
links to more detailed information on diaper rash, eczema,
impetigo, ringworm, scabies, Lyme disease, rheumatic fever,
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Skin
Rashes in Children
- WebMD guide with discussions on causes, symptoms and treatment
of scarlet fever, fifth disease, roseola, coxsackie, infant
rashes, fungal and parasitic rashes, life-threatening symptoms.
This
information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.
also
see ->
Rash
Picture Gallery
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Infections
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