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Baby Rashes and Skin Care Directory
Baby's skin is very sensitive to products, fragrances, and dyes. There are soaps and laundry detergents that can help prevent baby skin problems. Two common skin rashes in babies are eczema and diaper rashes, and WebMD has tips on preventing and treating both of these. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how baby skin rashes and skin care, what these rashes look like, how to treat them, and much more.
Medical Reference
Childhood Skin Problems
WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments for a number of skin conditions seen in young children, including cradle cap, roseola, and fifth disease.
Common Skin Rashes
The the basics on some common types of skin rashes, including eczema, granuloma annulare, lichen planus, and pityriasis rosea.
The Basics of Eczema
WebMD gives you the basics on eczema, a common skin condition.
The Basics of Heat Rash
What exactly is heat rash and what causes it? Learn more from WebMD.
Features
Is My Newborn Normal?
To help prepare you for those first hours, days, and weeks of life, here's a head-to-toe guide to newborn health.
Best Ways to Care for Your Baby’s Skin
How do baby skin care needs change as newborn becomes baby, and baby becomes toddler? Find out.
Diapering Your Growing Baby
Your little one’s diapering needs change as they grow. From newborn to toddler, here’s what you need to know.
Diapering Baby On the Go
Heading out for a day with baby? Here are some diaper bag must-haves, with tips for diapering in public, too.
Video
Battling Diaper Rash
From prevention to treatment, all the facts on the diaper rash.
Baby Skin Basics
Caring for your baby's delicate skin is easy with these tips from the experts.
Bathing Newborns
Let the experts walk you through how to bathe that brand new baby, step by step.
Tub Baths for Babies
Tips on bathing baby safely when she's ready for the big tub.
Slideshows & Images
Picture of Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition caused by inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of eczema.
Picture of Heat Rash
Heat rash looks like dots or tiny pimples. In young children, heat rash can appear on the head, neck, and shoulders.
Picture of Diaper Rash
Diaper rash appears on the skin under a diaper. Diaper rash typically occurs in infants and children younger than 2 years, but the rash can also be seen in people who are incontinent or paralyzed.
Picture of Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition caused by inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of eczema.