Skin Rashes – How do I treat my childs rash and when should I be concerned?
Skin Rashes / Skin Care / Sunscreen / Insect Bites How should I treat my child’s rash? Eruptions of the skin have many causes and are so variable that treatment over the phone is generally not accurate. Rashes in children with fever require prompt evaluation. Any rash that appears to be blood or hemorrhages in the skin (does not blanch with pressure) require immediate evaluation. Most other acute rashes in childhood, however, will be related to contact irritants or viral illnesses. Chronic rashes are most commonly eczema (atopic dermatitis) and are best managed with skin lubricants such as Aquaphor or Cetaphil. Your pediatrician may also decide to prescribe a topical steroid cream. Additionally, if the rash seems itchy, an antihistamine (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) may be beneficial. How should I keep my child’s skin healthy? Newborns require very little, if any, skin care products, as they tend to naturally peel and acquire stronger skin in the first few weeks of life. Older infants a
