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May
Red Blotchy Rash On Baby Neck. From forceps scalp electrode or birth canal present at birth. If your child has erythema toxicum it will appear as a red blotchy rash sometimes with little spots or small yellow-white pustules. This prickly red rash which may be bumpy and is usually itchy happens in hot humid weather. The rash associated with roseola typically starts on the trunk and neck but can spread to a babys face and neck.
As the infection progresses the. Like adults they may also develop blotchy skin or a pinprick rash. Food allergy and drug reaction can also lead to a rash on the neck. It may be due to an irritation from the fabric of your clothing contact dermatitis or a skin condition like hives urticaria and in some severe cases of acne there may be some pimples on the neck which are itchy. It can develop anywhere except the palms and soles. Red- or pinkish-dotted rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body which can then merge together to create a larger rash.
Flushing or blushing is associated with the erythema reddening caused by dilation of capillaries of the face neck.
Call a GP if you think your child has measles. The spots can appear red or brown but they may be less noticeable on brown and black skin. Like adults they may also develop blotchy skin or a pinprick rash. It looks like red blotches with ill-defined borders that are slightly raised and may have a small white or yellow dot in the center. Treatment involves topical and oral antifungal medicines. Allergic contact dermatitis as a skin rash can occur anywhere on the skin.