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Jan
Small Red Rash On Face Baby. Allergic contact dermatitis appears as a red rash that can be itchy and uncomfortable. ETN symptoms include a red rash with bumps which sometimes look white or yellow. The cause appears to be the transfer of maternal hormones just prior to birth. Since it goes away on its own no treatment is needed.
Baby oil or ointments make it worse. 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. It lasts until 4 to 6 months of age. Sometimes however a rash on a. It shouldnt cause any discomfort or fever. Apply petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream to shield sensitive skin from urine and stool.
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.
The cause appears to be the transfer of maternal hormones just prior to birth. Since it goes away on its own no treatment is needed. Cleanse the area with warm water soaps and wipes may remove the skins protective oils and pat dry. Erythema toxicum is another common newborn rash. There may also be tiny bumps within the rash. This baby acne begins at 2 to 4 weeks of age.