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Skin Rash On Baby Body. Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum is a condition found in full term and healthy babies. With nappy rash your babys skin may look sore and feel hot. A baby may develop patches of dry scaly itchy skin on the cheeks elsewhere on the face or on other areas of the body. Molluscum contagiosum can occur anywhere on a babys body but it is most common on the head neck torso and armpits.
With nappy rash your babys skin may look sore and feel hot. Seborrheic dermatitis causes a rash to develop on areas of skin that contain many oil-producing glands. The Rash Suddenly Appears All Over Your Babys Body If your babys skin rash appears very suddenly and is present all over your babys body its best to consult a physician. Ask for your childs health history including whether or not your child has been immunized. In babies the rash mainly appears on the scalp and people commonly refer to it. Consider the time of year.
If you have a family history of eczema or sensitive skin your baby is likely to be more prone to eczema.
Infection with molluscum contagiosum virus MCV causes the rash. Ringworm is caused by a fungus not a worm and is usually treated with over-the-counter antifungal creams. Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum is a condition found in full term and healthy babies. To diagnose the rash your babys doctor will. A baby may develop patches of dry scaly itchy skin on the cheeks elsewhere on the face or on other areas of the body. Ringworm is a contagious mild skin infection that causes a ring-like red rash with a clear centre.