Many childhood rashes look dangerous, but a good percentage will go away on their own or with minimal treatment. This will help prevent them from scratching the rash and possibly making it worse. You may also want to cut your child’s fingernails and have them wear gloves at night. And if your child is older than 2 you can try a weight-appropriate dose of Benadryl or Claritin/Zytrec. You can also use over-the-counter anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone and topical Benadryl.
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PAINFUL RASH SKIN
Treat symptomsįor minor rashes where the skin isn’t broken, place a wet cloth on your child’s rash to reduce pain and itching. Avoid scrubbing, which could further irritate their rash. Use mild soap to gently wash your child’s rash in warm water. Even if you can’t pinpoint a clear cause, narrowing down the causes will help you if you need to take your child to the doctor. Does you baby or toddler just have diaper rash? Try to rule out causes. Has your child come into contact with something that’s irritating their skin? Soaps, chemicals, jewelry, poison ivy, or even pets can cause allergic reactions. Rash typesĭo you know what’s causing your child’s rash? Are they sick? Allergic to something? Unless your child’s symptoms are serious (see “when to see your doctor” below), the first thing you should try to do is figure out what’s causing the rash.
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You’ll first need to determine the cause of the rash, then you’ll have a better idea of where to start treatment. When your child develops a rash, there are a few things you can do treat it at home.