Baby Skin Rash Conditions

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It is very common for babies to develop different rashes and skin conditions throughout the first few weeks and months of infancy.  Many of these skin conditions can be easily treated.

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Contact dermatitis in babies and infants

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Ccontact dermatitis is caused by direct contact of the skin with irritating substances.  The most common substances that cause contact dermatiti...

Symptoms and treatments for erythema toxicum

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Many Erythema toxicum is a common skin condition that affects many newborn babies during the first few days after birth.

Symptoms and treatments for cradle cap

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Cradle cap is a skin condition whereby a layer of crusty red irritated skin develops on a baby's head/scalp.  Cradle cap is essentially a form of seborrheic dermatitis that is common with babies and occurs because of overactive oil glands.

Symptoms and treatments for diaper rash

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Diaper rash is a condition where the skin around a baby's thigh, butt and groin areas becomes red and irritated