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Amoxicillin Rash

A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin. English

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Diaper Rash

Any rash on the skin covered by a diaper. Diaper-wearing age group (birth to 3 years). English

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Heat Rash

A fine pink rash caused by overheating. Mainly on the face, neck, chest, and upper back English

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Diaper Rash and Your baby

El eritema del pañal y su bebé

Most babies get diaper rash, but it is usually not serious. Read on to find out more about what causes diaper rash and how to treat it. English Español

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Diaper Rash—Child Care and Schools

A shiny red rash, pinker than usual skin, or red bumps in the diaper area that may be caused by a yeast called Candida. There are other causes of diaper rash that produce a similar skin appearance but are not caused by an infection. English

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Measles Vaccine Rash

Mild pink rash that occurs 6-12 days after the measles shot English

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Newborn Rashes

Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here. English

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Perioral Food Rash

A rash around the mouth from contact with food. Mostly seen in babies and toddlers English

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Rash Localized - Cause Unknown

Rash or redness on one small part of the body (localized). Red or pink rash. Small spots or solid redness. English

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Rash Widespread - Cause Unknown

A pink rash that is all over the body (widespread). Small or large pink spots English

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Viral Rash

A pink rash that is all over the body. The rash is part of a viral illness. English

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Allergies in Children

Alergias en los niños (Allergies in Children)

Allergy describes a condition involving the immune system that causes sneezing and itching, chronic rashes, wheezing, or even life-threatening allergic reactions. Whether minor or serious, there are things you can do to prevent or control most allergic problems. The more you know about allergies—the symptoms, causes, and treatments—the more prepared you will be to help your child. Read on to find out more. English Español

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Athlete's Foot

Fungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes English

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Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body English

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Cradle Cap

A scaly rash on the scalp that starts in newborns. English

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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Eczema is a chronic dry skin disease with recurrent flare-ups of severe itching.The rash is red and itchy. English

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Fifth Disease

Fifth disease is a viral rash that starts with red cheeks. Then it spreads to the shoulders and upper thighs. English

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Hives

Hives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy English

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Jock Itch

Fungus infection and rash of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Jock itch is also called ringworm of the crotch English

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Car Safety Seat Checkup

Revisión de asientos de seguridad para el automóvil (Car Safety Seat Checkup)

Using a car safety seat correctly makes a big difference. Even the right seat for your child's size may not properly protect your child in a crash unless it is used correctly. So take a minute to check to be sure. English Español

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Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Infections)—Child Care and Schools

An illness with rash and fever caused by the varicella-zoster virus English

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Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)—Child Care and Schools

Common viral infection with rash occurring 1 to 3 weeks after infection English

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Roseola (Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7)—Child Care and Schools

A viral infection causing fever or rash in infants and children that primarily occurs between 6 and 24 months of age English

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A Message to Parents of Teen Drivers

Un mensaje para los padres de adolescentes que empiezan a conducir autos (A Message to Parents of Teen Drivers)

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. More than 5,500 young people die every year in car crashes and thousands more are injured. Parents can play an important role in reducing these numbers and keeping their teens alive. English Español

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Newborn Birthmarks

Common questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here. English

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Penis - Contact Dermatitis

Rash on the male genitals (penis or scrotum). English

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Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is a widespread skin rash. Special finding: a large "herald patch" that precedes the rash by 1 to 2 weeks English

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Poison Ivy - Oak - Sumac

A very itchy rash with blisters. Caused by contact with the poison ivy plant English

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Roseola

Roseola is widespread fine pink rash that’s caused by a specific virus. Classic feature is that the rash is preceded by 3 to 5 days of high fever. English

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Scabies

A very itchy rash caused by the scabies mite. A mite is a tiny, invisible bug that burrows under the skin English

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Scarlet Fever

Scarlet Fever is a speckled, red rash all over due to the Strep bacteria English

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Shingles (Zoster)

Shingles is a rash that looks like a stripe or band. It’s only on one side of the body English

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Swimmer's Itch

An itchy harmless rash caused by tiny parasites in fresh water lakes. A less common rash can also occur in salt water (called clam digger’s itch). English

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Hot Tub Dermatitis

A painful or itchy rash caused by overgrowth of bacteria in hot tubs. Onset of rash: 8-48 hours after being in hot tub. Easy to diagnose based on a rash starting after being in a hot tub. Rash in others who shared the hot tub helps make the diagnosis. English

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Chickenpox Exposure - No Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed chickenpox when child has no rash or other symptoms of chickenpox. English

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Measles Exposure - No Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed measles when child has no rash or other symptoms of measles. English

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Mumps Exposure - No Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed mumps when child has no rash or other symptoms of mumps. English

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Whooping Cough Exposure - No Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) when child has no rash or other symptoms of whooping cough. English

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Resources are provided with permission by the American Academy of Pediatrics.