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Hives On Baby Cheeks. It may be hard to see the redness if your child has dark skin. See your doctor if your symptoms continue for more than a few days. Congenital Melanocytosis previously called Mongolian spots are very common in any part of the body of dark-skinned babies. Slapped cheek syndrome.
Hives can be a symptom of a virus. Gently wipe the area using any soft material like a cotton ball or gentle washcloth. Harding 2018 Saini 2018. Chronic hives often dont look like hives. Angioedema usually does not itch and commonly occurs around the eyes lips tongue hands and feet. They are flat gray-blue in color almost looking like a bruise and.
Histamine leads to redness swelling and itching.
Other rashes in infants may appear similar to hives. Children can also get hives during a normal illness such as a cold or fever. In babies the rash mainly appears on the scalp and people commonly refer to it as cradle cap. They can appear on any part of your babys body usually after contact with some kind of trigger such as an allergen or illness. Pain or warmth in the affected areas. Because this is an allergic reaction you need to observe your child for other signs of a severe allergic reaction such as throat tightness wheezing breathing difficulty or persistent vomiting.