![]() ![]() Parents can easily be alarmed by pink discoloration in their baby’s diaper region.ģ) an allergic reaction to contacts like diapers, wipes, lotions, or oils As this skin peels away, normal new soft skin comes to the surface. We don’t recommend any lotions or creams at this age. This happens in the first few days of life as full-term babies shed their upper layer of skin that was exposed to fluids & substances in the womb. It helps to gently clean your baby’s skin with warm water and hypoallergenic baby soap. It appears by 1-2 months of age and self resolves within a few weeks. This can be due to maternal hormones or the overproduction of oil from a newborn’s oil glands. This requires your baby to be seen by a Pediatrician or ER & possibly be hospitalized immediately. If your baby develops extreme fussiness, fevers > 100.4☏, or becomes unresponsive, it could mean a newborn infection has spread throughout their body. Pinpoint red/pink dots under the baby’s skin that don’t move or get faint when you press on them can make us concerned that your baby has an infection of the brain or spinal cord called meningitis.īecause babies have very innocent immune systems, infections can spread quickly all over the body. Herpes can spread through your baby’s body and affect their brain if untreated. Tiny blisters spreading on your baby’s skin make us worry about Herpes that could have been contracted during birth or if a relative with a cold sore kissed the baby. WORRISOME SYMPTOMS THAT NEED IMMEDIATE EVALUATION In many situations, a baby rash will self resolve, but in some instances, certain management is required to make a rash go away. A rash can also present because a baby’s oil glands in their skin are still immature and thus produce too much oil that then goes on to clog up pores. It can react to different things like moisture, fabrics, chemicals, fragrances or heat. Complications if A Baby Rash Goes UntreatedĪ baby’s skin is sensitive and still getting used to the elements of the world around it. ![]() Worrisome Symptoms That Need Immediate Evaluation By Rashmi Jain M.D Baby Rashes Pediatric Tips August 19, 2021 ![]()
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