What does nappy rash look like?
Nappy rash happens when a baby's skin is covered by a wet or dirty nappy for too long. How long is 'too long' varies a lot with different babies, and varies for any one baby depending on, for example, whether the baby is well or unwell. Nappy ... [... more]
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Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a blistering skin condition which is intensely itchy, even in the presence of a mild rash. It appears to be a genetically determined condition, and is not contagious. DH can flare up and subside even without ... [... more]
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Heat stress and heat-related illness
Heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness or fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Overexertion in hot weather, sun or ... [... more]
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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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Chickenpox vaccine
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. In most cases, people recover fully from chickenpox. In rare cases, there can be complications. A vaccine is available which is free to infants and ... [... more]
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Nappy rash
Nappy rash is commonly caused when a baby's skin is exposed to a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Treatment options include more frequent nappy changes and avoiding things that irritate the skin. Severe nappy rash needs prompt medical ... [... 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. In most cases, chickenpox is mild and self-limiting. A vaccine is available. Chickenpox (varicella) is ... [... 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. Treatment options include medications and ... [... more]
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Tinea
Tinea is a fungus which causes infections of the skin and scalp. It causes a rash which is usually called 'ringworm' if it is on the head or body, 'athlete's foot' if it is between the toes or 'jock itch' if it is in the groin. Some types of ... [... more]
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Vaginal thrush
Candida is the yeast organism causing thrush. Candida lives naturally on the skin, in the bowel and in the vagina. Sometimes it starts to grow rapidly and causes a rash (thrush). This growth can be triggered by some things - like sexual ... [... more]
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What is hand, foot and mouth disease?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common and mild illness which affects children. Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common infection. Virtually all children who get the infection become unwell and develop the rash and ulcers in the ... [... more]
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What is Fifth disease?
Fifth disease is a common viral infection in childhood which is sometimes called 'slapped face disease' or 'slapped cheek disease'. It usually causes a mild illness. The most common sign is a rash on the face, which looks as if the face has been ... [... more]
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