My Baby Has A Rash On Her Neck And Face. After a few days a spotty rash appears on the head or neck and spreads to the rest of the body. A type of human herpes virus. Diaper rash Kids health Toddler health. Red bumps can appear on the babys neck which may turn itchy.
A rash accompanied by a very high fever a stiff neck sensitivity to light neurological changes or uncontrollable shaking may be caused by meningitis and is considered a medical emergency. Thats why weve outlined the most common rashes for easy reference. Keep your babys neck region open and moist-free most of the time. After a few days a spotty rash appears on the head or neck and spreads to the rest of the body. The spots can appear red or brown but they may be less noticeable on brown and black skin. Milia are small white bumps on your babys nose and face that look similar to the whitehead acne that forms on children and adults.
This rash most commonly appears on the chest neck and face of the baby.
A rash accompanied by a very high fever a stiff neck sensitivity to light neurological changes or uncontrollable shaking may be caused by meningitis and is considered a medical emergency. A red irritated baby rash on the face. The infection is probably most contagious during the fever phase of the illness before the rash. However if it becomes more severe you should consult your doctor for advice. It is caused by an excess of bilirubin a breakdown product of red blood cells. A baby may develop a neck rash due to prickly heat especially during summers when the temperatures are high.