Rashes and itching

Babies develop rashes due to various reasons. Some of the causes are:

• Insect bites: Broad patches of reddish areas. Apply calamine lotion for relief and check with a doctor if it does not subside even after 24 hours.
  

• Allergy to soaps and other toilet items: There is a flaring up of rashes soon after the soap is used and subsides when calamine is applied. Change the soap or toiletry item.

• Allergy to certain foods: If she gets rashes due to some types of foods, discontinue them.
  

• Prickly heat: Is caused due to excessive heat and sweating. Apply prickly heat powder after bath and just before bed-time for relief.

• Poxes and measles: If she has got chicken pox, she has blisters popping up all over her body and she has a temperature. If it is measles, she has rashes like prickly heat all over her body along with a temperature. She should not be exposed to the sun which would irritate her skin. Consult a doctor and keep her under medication. She needs to be quarantined.

      OTHER RELATED ARTICLES:

Diarrhoea

• Infections

• Excess Heat

• Lactose Intolerance

• Unexplained diarrhea

Nausea and Vomiting

• Cold and cough

• Infections and Intolerance

• After baby throws up

Fevers

Constipation

Lack of appetite

Respiratory Problems

Rashes and Itching

Administering Medicines

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