Question 1

what can i do about drool rash?

Accepted Answer

Aquaphor or Vasoline: Drool rash is very common in children.  It may worsen during teething (when your baby tends to drool more) or during feeding.  Typically using a barrier lotion/cream such as aquaphor or vasoline will protect the skin from the drool and the irritation will decrease.  If your baby's rash begins to look more yellow and crusty see a pediatrician as your baby may have developed a secondary infection.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: drool rash?

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Drool rash: When babies drool saliva onto their chin or neck,  it can irritate the skin and leave a red rash.

Question 3

how long does drool rash associated with teething last?

Accepted Answer

When tooth erupts: As teeth erupt babies can be fussy, sleepless and irritable, lose their appetite or drool more than usual.  Try rubbing their gums with a clean finger, a small cool spoon or a moist guaze pad.  A clean teething ring or pacifier will help.

Question 4

whats the best treatment for drool rash?

Accepted Answer

Pat dry and protect: It can be tough to keep those cheeks and chin dry when your baby is drooling it up. Keep her cheeks and chin as dry as possible during the day by periodically pat drying. Clean the affected area 2-3 times per day with a warm washcloth and pat dry. Apply a gentle emollient cream containing lanolin to protect those areas, especially before nap and bedtimes.

Question 5

fever, lost of appetite, drooling so much and sucking so much on his hands and red rashes on chest in a  four month baby. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Viral rash: He may have a viral illness causing both the fever and rash. The drooling at this age may be related to teething, but if he is having difficulty breathing or swallowing, please see the Emergency department. A recording of his breathing may be uploaded to the healthtap virtual appointment portal.

Question 6

2 year old is drooling extremy bad and has a slight rash all over his body what can i do to comfort him.?

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Mononuceosis, strep?: Drooling extremely is a sign of swelling of tonsils, adenoids, and other lymphatic tissue of the throat. This suggests  infection by a  virus or bacteria. Our immune system, recruits many immune cells to come and do the fighting, causing the swelling. Infectious mononucleosis is likely to cause drooling with a rash. Streptococcal infection (scarlet fever) and adeno virus infection may do the same.

Question 7

my son is 19 months old and has had a rash on his face for the past 3 months. i thoight it was a heat rash or a rash from drooling but recently i noticed that it has started getting drier more often. what could it possibly be?

Accepted Answer

A few things: It could be eczema, or the result of a viral infection.  If this is a long-standing problem, it's best to pay a visit to your pediatrician so he/she can examine your son.

Question 8

my 7 month old baby has developed a rash on her cheeks and chin. it is very red. i thought it was because of drooling as she is teething, but it just flared up suddenly and didnt respond to vaseline as a barrier cream.

Accepted Answer

Keep area clean/dry: Clean the drool area with a gentle soap and water. Avoid irritation to the skin and a mild moisturizer without fragrance may be applied. Avoid Vaseline for now since it may trap moisture.

Question 9

bad breath, rash in body, drooling too much, fever, irritated, restlesness, not much appetite, teething in my 14 month old why?concerned about rash

Accepted Answer

Not just teething: These signs and symptoms may indicate something more than teething.  Have child checked by pediatrician.

Question 10

my 18 months old has developed a fever 38.2c, is drooling a lot, vomits snot like liquid, has a small prickly rash on neck and his eczema has exploded?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER/Dr: Right now.  This assortment of symptoms is very concerning to me.

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My 7 month old baby has developed a rash on her cheeks and chin. it is very red. i thought it was because of drooling as she is teething, but it just flared up suddenly and didnt respond to vaseline as a barrier cream.

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Bad breath, rash in body, drooling too much, fever, irritated, restlesness, not much appetite, teething in my 14 month old why?concerned about rash

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My 18 months old has developed a fever 38.2c, is drooling a lot, vomits snot like liquid, has a small prickly rash on neck and his eczema has exploded?

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