Heat Rash
Heat Rash Skin Condition
Heat rash is also called miliaria. Heat rash is most common in babies and young infants when they become overheated. This happens either because it is too warm outside or they are simply overdressed. It could also be because they have a fever. Miliaria profunda occurs in people who have experienced repeated episodes of prickly heat.
Prickly heat, which is also known as miliaria rubra, is the most common type of heat rash. In this form of heat rash, the sweat duct becomes red and inflamed and manifest as small bumps with a red halo around them. They can be found grouped together inside the folds of his or her skin, such as the neck, armpits, and groin.
Miliaria crystallina is another type of heat rash. In this particular rash the skin doesn’t get inflamed, leading to the standard appearance of small clear vesicles. These are without any redness or other symptoms.
If a rash blanches when pressure is put on it, this is an erythematous rash and is not usually an urgent problem. Erythematous skin rashes may be caused by any number of things such as a viral skin rash, eczema, diaper (nappy) rash, thrush, heat rash, slapped cheek disease and seborrheic dermatitis, which includes cradle cap. Other examples are Hand foot and mouth disease, which starts with red spots that blister and erythema toxicum is a rash most often seen in newborn babies.
If the rash does not blanch when pressed, it is called a petechial rash. Seek medical attention urgently especially if the rash is appearing before your eyes or your child has a fever. Not every petechial rash is serious but it could be a severe condition like meningococcal infection, so if your baby or toddler has a petechial rash, it s a good idea to get it checked out immediately.
A newborn’s skin is prone to rashes of all sorts, but luckily most of these rashes are harmless and go away on their own. Although heat rash is one of those that usually goes away on its own in a few days, some children do require treatment, which can include:
· removing the child from the rash causing environment, such as dressing in less clothing, moving inside to a cooler, air conditioned environment, etc.
· mild strength topical steroids, although these usually aren’t needed
· calamine lotion
· compresses with cool water
· antibiotics for secondary infections
Baby Rashes
Baby Rashes
Certain medications, viral illnesses and allergic reactions can cause an Baby Rashes in babies. Many other conditions common in infants, such as eczema, baby rashes, erythema toxicum, and heat rash, can resemble baby acne. Baby rashes develops during the weeks after birth. This is thought to be most likely due to hormones that passed from mother to infant during the last stage of pregnancy. Baby rashes can be aggravated by milk, formula, or spit-up coming in contact with the skin. Other irritants include rough fabrics or fabrics laundered in strong detergent. If your baby has baby rashes, don’t use soap, lotion or creams on the face because these can also be irritations.
Newborns are prone to baby rashes. Most baby rashes cause no harm and go away in time on their own.
Some examples of baby rashes that are commonly found in newborns are as follows:
• Pink pimples (“neonatal acne”) are often caused by exposure in the womb to maternal hormones.
• Erythema toxicum is another common newborn rash that looks like mosquito bites or hives.
• Dry, peeling skin is often due to a baby being born a little late. The underlying skin is perfectly normal, soft, and moist.
• Little white bumps on the nose and face (“milia”) are caused by blocked oil glands. When baby’s oil glands enlarge and open up in a few days or weeks, the white bumps disappear.
• Salmon patches (called a “stork bite” at the back of the neck or an “angel’s kiss” between the eyes) are simple nests of blood vessels that fade on their own after a few weeks or months.
• Jaundice is a yellow coloration to your baby’s skin and eyes. It is caused by an excess of bilirubin which is a breakdown product of red blood cells.
• Mongolian spots are very common in any part of the body of dark-skinned babies. They are flat, gray-blue in color and they look a lot like a bruise. They can be small or large. The spots are caused by some pigment that didn’t make it to the top layer when baby’s skin was being formed.
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Toddler Rashes
Toddler Rashes
Toddler rashes can be symptoms of many different ailments. It is hard to determine exactly what it may be unless a visit to the pediatrician is planned. By doing a little research you may be able to get a general idea of what potentially could be causing the rash.
Diaper rash, Fifth disease Scarlet fever, Roseola, Eczema and Hives are all childhood afflictions very frequent in newborns and toddlers. Unfortunately, diaper rash is common until a child is completely out of diapers. The skin may become red and itchy and your toddler may be irritable. It can be treated easily.
A symptom of fifth disease is a pink or red rash that may look like lace. It appears on the cheeks and/or arms. Fifth disease needs to be treated by a doctor. Scarlet fever often accompanies strep throat and a fever. The rash will likely feel rough and may or may not be felt by the toddler.
Roseola is a red rash that generally follows the breaking of a fever due to a viral infection. It is not serious. Eczema is a broad term used for skin rashes of different natures. It often occurs in toddlers with sensitive skin. Triggers may be identified by the parent or a pediatrician and treated. Hives may appear as a rash or welts on the skin. These are often caused by an allergic reaction. They can be serious and may require a visit to the doctor.
Heat rash is also known as prickly heat or summer rash. It is one of the most common toddler rashes. It is an eruption of little bumps on the skin that can show up when a child overheats. The bumps may appear red, especially on light skin. Heat rash is not painful but it can be very itchy and annoying. It also is a sign that your toddler is over heated.
Symptoms to watch for are a pimply rash on neck, chest, stomach, back, under arms, or near edges of diaper or clothing. Tiny blisters will also accompany this rash. If your toddler gets too warm or has too many layers of clothing on and develops a rash you can start by cooling your toddler off. Loosen or remove any clothing. Move the toddler into a cool room or a shady spot. Allow your child to air dry instead of rubbing him with a towel. Using ointments or creams on the rash is not recommended. These can make the toddler rash worse.
