Question 1

he has a rash all over his face and body. he's been to the pool (chlorine?) and in the sun (heat?)

Accepted Answer

MayBefromone or Both: It may be from chlorine or sunburn or combination of both
It will get better as long as there are no blisters.If gets wose see your docor or go to ER

Question 2

my 3 year old has rashes on her arm.  can i apply elomet cream on a toddler?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Elomet is probably a bit too strong for her.  better to find out what is causing the rash.  Some causes may be treated with a lower potency steroid as part of the management plans, but other causes may necessitate a different approach

Question 3

my son has a yeast related skin rash on his face and leg. would chlorine from a pool irritate it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any chemicals irritate the skin rashes. Best option is to avoid swimming for time being. The more you irritate the skin rash, the longer it takes to cure!

Question 4

i'm a swim instructor, spending 16 hours in chlorine water/week. i often get a rash, though it burns w/ scratch-like marks rather than itches?

Accepted Answer

Allergic : allergic reaction to excess chlorine may present like your rash. An anti allergic will help . And off course s good moisturizer application too.

Question 5

my 2.5 years old toddler has red rashes around her mouth like very dry red patches, what causes it, could it be the wind?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: While irritation from wind could be one cause or an additional irritant, in that age group peri-oral dermatitis (rash around the mouth) is most often caused by her licking around the lips and mouth. It even has a doctor name called "lip-lickers dermatitis. Sometimes moisturizers such as vaseline or lip balm put right on the skin can be helpful. Encourage her not to lick around lips.

Question 6

toddler with rashes that comes and goes. is this serious? rashes (red with small white bumps) all over the body (usually on baby's legs) and face that comes and goes, lasting for about 30 minutes or even less. does not seem to bother my 1 year old but i n

Accepted Answer

You : You can see a small fine red rash after a MMR vaccine but the rash you describe has occurred too long after receiving the vaccine.  No need to fear the MMR vaccine.  The rash you describe sounds like hives.  The next time it happens, take a picture of it to show your pediatrician. Phone cameras are great for documenting short lived rashes like this since odds are your child may not have it at the time of the doctor visit.

Question 7

i have red itchy bumps on my neck, ears, face, back and chest. i have been in a hot tub this weekend and think that it is chlorine rash. am i right?

Accepted Answer

Hot tub: There is a condition called hot tub folliculitis that is usually due to a pseudomonas infection. You should check with your dermatologist.

Question 8

i have a tiny blister rash on arms and legs after swimming. chlorine caused this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chlorine is very caustic and destroy skin. You can either use castor oil to area or muscle rub cream. Soak with epsom salt and baking soda in tub 3tbsp epsom salt and 1tbsp baking soda to help skin.

Question 9

toddler has red rash on cheeks in winter. what is cause?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Probably cold intolerance if reed cheeks are red  only in the winter, . Could be very mild eczema as well.

Question 10

what causes a toddler's rash?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Could be a new food,detergent,,cream,clothing.
Could be a virus.

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He has a rash all over his face and body. he's been to the pool (chlorine?) and in the sun (heat?)

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My 3 year old has rashes on her arm. can i apply elomet cream on a toddler?

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My son has a yeast related skin rash on his face and leg. would chlorine from a pool irritate it?

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I'm a swim instructor, spending 16 hours in chlorine water/week. i often get a rash, though it burns w/ scratch-like marks rather than itches?

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My 2.5 years old toddler has red rashes around her mouth like very dry red patches, what causes it, could it be the wind?

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Toddler with rashes that comes and goes. is this serious? rashes (red with small white bumps) all over the body (usually on baby's legs) and face that comes and goes, lasting for about 30 minutes or even less. does not seem to bother my 1 year old but i n

A member asked:

I have red itchy bumps on my neck, ears, face, back and chest. i have been in a hot tub this weekend and think that it is chlorine rash. am i right?

A member asked:

I have a tiny blister rash on arms and legs after swimming. chlorine caused this?

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Toddler has red rash on cheeks in winter. what is cause?

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What causes a toddler's rash?

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