- Hives are most often seen when a child experiences an allergic reaction to food, lotion, clothes detergent, clothing or other environmental factors. In some cases, stress can trigger an allergic reaction. Hives are red, itchy bumps that quickly spread over the body.
- Ringworm is caused by a fungus that forms red rings on the child's skin. Infected areas itch and become scaly.
- Impetigo is caused by bacteria that invade the skin. Infected areas itch and ooze pus. Antibiotics must be taken to treat the disease.
- Hand Foot Mouth Disease is a virus most often seen in babies. The disease causes blisters to form in the infant's mouth and rashes on the feet and hands.
- Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV-1) is a virus that is commonly seen in infants and toddlers but can infect a child of any age. HSV-1 is an oral disease that causes painful, fluid-filled blisters to form in or around the child's mouth.
- Eczema causes red, dry patches on the skin and is often seen in infants. The patches typically begin on the face and spread down the body.
- Lice are tiny parasites that live in a child's hair and cause intense itching of the scalp. They are highly contagious and easily spread from child to child.
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