Roseola infantum
Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella. Roseola is one of the very common ... [... more]
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What does eczema look like?
Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin rash which is common in babies and young children, but which tends to get better as they get older. The skin is very itchy and it can be quite distressing to the child. It can usually be controlled ... [... more]
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Hives explained
Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic reaction, which means the immune system responds to a substance as if it were toxic. The most common trigger is an infection but ... [... more]
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The main symptom is a blistering skin rash. Chickenpox can be dangerous for pregnant women, newborn babies and people with depressed immunity. A ... [... more]
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Pink disease
Mercury used to be a common additive in teething powders and other baby products. Babies who were particularly sensitive to mercury developed pink disease, a syndrome characterised by symptoms including anaemia, lethargy and skin rash. Mercury ... [... more]
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a short term inflammation of certain blood vessels. Another name for Henoch-Schonlein purpura is anaphylactoid purpura. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, ... [... more]
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Shingles - Better Health Channel.
Shingles is a skin rash, caused by the same virus that is responsible for chickenpox. It causes painful blistering which usually takes the shape of a 'belt' or band around or across the body. Shingles occurs because of a reactivation of the ... [... more]
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Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash that begins with a large scaled spot followed by clusters of smaller patches. It can last around six to eight weeks. There is no treatment to speed recovery, but the symptoms can be managed. Pityriasis rosea is a ... [... more]
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