hi.. doctor my son is 14 months old. he is having skin rashes on his body and neck since 3days .it's looking like summer rashes.please suggest me what to do.

1 Answer

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year ago

A. The most common skin problem in infants is diaper rash. Diaper rash is an irritation of the skin caused by dampness, urine, or feces. Most babies who wear diapers will have some type of diaper rash at some point. Other skin disorders can cause rashes.Babies can develop neck rashes for various reasons, including eczema, heat rash due to blocked sweat ducts, contact dermatitis from irritants, irritation from drool, yeast infections in warm, moist areas, diaper rash extending to the neck, and rarely, rash due to lymphadenitis from swollen nodes.Depending on the cause of the rash, antihistamines may be recommended to decrease itching. Antibiotics may be prescribed if there is a bacterial infection. The provider may prescribe a cream for diaper rash caused by yeast. If the rash is severe and not caused by yeast, a corticosteroid cream may be recommended.Most of the time, the rash will go away on its own as soon as you cool off your baby's skin. You can also treat it with cool water, hydrocortisone cream, or calamine lotion. If the rash doesn't clear up in a few days, talk with a doctor to be sure your baby's skin hasn't become infected.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Mom of a 1 yr 3 m old boy

Q. Hello Doctor My baby boy got summer rashes on his back from neck. My baby is 16 months old now. Can you please tell me what to do?