Fever can also spark heat rash.Ĭause: Overheating plus blocked sweat glands. Where: In skin creases, areas covered by clothing or on skin that’s stayed in prolonged contact with a surface - like a car seat - under hot, sticky conditions. Look for: Tiny reddish specks which may turn into small, fluid-filled blisters. Red “satellite” dots around the edges signal a yeast rash, which usually requires treatment with a prescription anti-fungal cream.

See a doctor: If the skin becomes broken or oozes fluid, or if the rash does not start improving after a few days, your family doctor or paediatrician may recommend a cortisone-based salve to hasten healing. Apply petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream to shield sensitive skin from urine and stool. Cleanse the area with warm water (soaps and wipes may remove the skin’s protective oils) and pat dry. Home care: Changing diapers frequently and airing baby’s bottom can help keep diaper rash at bay. In other cases, a yeast called candida (the culprit behind thrush) multiplies out of control when something upsets the normal balance of bacteria that live on the skin.

John’s Michelle Ponti, paediatrician, London, Ontario Rashes in babies and toddlers: Age 0-3Ĭause: Enzymes in stool breach the skin’s protective barrier, causing irritation that’s aggravated by moisture and rubbing. Our expert panel: Richard Haber, dermatologist, University of British Columbia Scott Murray, dermatologist, Dalhousie University, Halifax Ian Landells, dermatologist, Memorial University, St. Here’s how you can identify rashes in kids, and what you can do about them. But even this amazing material can fall prey to problems. A self-mending covering that automatically adjusts to changes in body shape, maintains a comfortable temperature, fends off bacteria and even senses environmental changes - no man-made fabric can match the fantastic feats performed by your child’s skin.

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