Rashes
Most rashes have an internal cause and in young children they are a classic symptom of some of the more common infectious fevers. They may also be the result of an allergy.
What to do
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Rashes usually involve damage to the small blood vessels in the skin and there is very little that one can do to correct this by applying anything on the skin surface. However, try to relieve the symptoms of itching and burning by applying a cooling lotion, like calamine, since prolonged scratching may break the skin and introduce infection. It is better not to use anti-sting or anti-burn sprays on a rash because they often contain local anaesthetics that may trigger allergic reactions in the skin. If you are concerned about your child's rash, or if the rash becomes infected, seek medical advice.
New Babycare
Copyright © 2009 Dorling Kindersley
Text copyright © 2009 Miriam Stoppard
Posted 03.11.2010
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- Croup
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- Diarrhoea
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