Rashes

Skin rashes are generally not dangerous, but all rashes in children should be examined by a pediatrician, especially if they are accompanied by fever, or don't respond to home care. Many childhood...

Chicken pox, once a common childhood sickness, is becoming increasingly rare due to the now widely used varicella vaccine. Children are exposed to chicken pox less and therefore bring it home to...

Each year, more than 20 million people around the world fall victim to the measles. The measles is a very contagious virus that can easily be spread from one person to the next. There is currently...

As the number of parents who vaccinate their children decreases, the incidents of Rubella continues to rise. A disease that was once considered close to eradication is now infecting children...

Face rashes on a toddler may appear for many different reasons. These face rashes on a toddler may be due to a severe medical condition, allergic reaction or mild illness. When in doubt, the...

There are many common toddler skin rashes and each one can make a parent stop and wonder what it is that could possibly be wrong with their child. These common toddler skin rashes can be minor and...

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a skin infection that can become much more serious if not carefully contained. MRSA begins with a cut, scrape or insect bite that allows...

It may start with an itch. You scratch it; before you know it, you have a rash. Sometimes a skin rash will show up without the itch. A skin rash can be caused from something simple like allergies....

According to JAMA, during January 1–April 25, 2008, a total of 64 cases of measles were confirmed and reported to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Of the 64 reported cases, 54 of them were...

The most common type of Purpura is Idiopathic thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). It is a bleeding condition resulting from a low blood platelet count. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys or...