A rash is an abnormal change in the texture or color of the skin.
Known causes of rashes include irritation, allergies, and medications 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 medications.
Rashes in infants and young children are not usually serious and can have various causes. Irritating substances, medications, allergic reactions, and disorders that cause inflammation can cause a rash.
Some common causes of rashes in infants and young children include the following
Diaper rash (diaper dermatitis)
Cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis)
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Viral infections that cause a rash
Diaper rash (diaper dermatitis)
Diaper rash is a bright red rash that usually develops when the infant''s skin comes in contact with a diaper that is soiled by urine, stool, or both. The moisture on the infant''s skin causes irritation. Typically, the areas of the skin that touch the diaper are most affected.
