Baby Has Bad Rash

You may notice your baby seems more uncomfortable than usual especially during diaper changes.

Baby has bad rash.

The first sign of diaper rash is usually redness or small bumps on the lower abdomen buttocks genitals and thigh folds surfaces that have been in direct contact with the wet or soiled. If your baby has a rash that persists for more than a week doesn t respond to home remedies or is causing your baby pain or irritation you should call your doctor. A diaper rash is the term used to describe a rash or irritation in the area covered by the diaper. Acidic foods are known to cause diaper rash in some babies.

The rash gets worse or doesn t respond to treatment in 2 3 days your baby has a fever or seems sluggish you see yellow fluid filled bumps pustules and honey colored crusty areas. As the baby gets older the rash may move to the elbows knees and skin creases. Diaper rash is marked by red tender looking skin in the diaper region buttocks thighs and genitals. The rash can spread to the baby s thighs stomach and even back.

These will increase the chance of a yeast infection. A fever and a bright red rash on both cheeks can be slapped cheek syndrome. Your child may have a cold and the rash can spread to the body. The diaper area will be red a little swollen and warm to the touch.

When to see a doctor. A baby with a diaper rash often fusses or cries when the diaper area is washed or touched. Children s paracetamol can bring down a fever. Blisters on hands feet and in the mouth.

Seborrheic dermatitis causes a rash to develop on areas of skin that contain many oil producing glands. Changes in your baby s disposition. In babies the rash mainly appears on the scalp and people commonly refer to it as cradle cap. Rash for a week.

As your baby starts to have solid foods their stools will change. One of the least enticing aspects of new parenthood is diaper duty and its dreaded companion diaper rash. From diaper rash and cradle cap to eczema and baby acne here are some of the most common children s rashes and skin problems. It usually clears up within a week.