Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection that often impacts children. It is easily identified by an itchy, spotty, rash, however, that can also be the symptom of many other common conditions in ...

Hamilton County health officials are warning of an outbreak of a parvovirus infection that could be dangerous to unborn babies.

Once the viral rash in children develops, it is no longer contagious (3).A mother of a little girl talks about her daughter’s ...

When nerve cells don’t end up in the right place during brain development, it can cause periventricular heterotopia —a ...

Dealing with heat rash in children: Heat rashes, also known as prickly heat or miliaria problems, are very common in the hot summer months. But, they can be a source of discomfort and distress in ...

Roseola Roseola is a common viral skin rash in babies. It’s contagious and caused by human herpesvirus 6, which affects nearly all infants and young children before they turn 2.

Acidic foods represent one of the most common culprits behind mouth rashes in children. Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits contain natural acids that can irritate sensitive skin.

The rash will then reach a peak and “kind of fade away and peel, almost like a sunburn,” Walls says. For some, the rash is completely asymptomatic. But for others, it's very itchy, he adds.