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Newborn rash
Erythema toxicum is a common, harmless rash among newborns consisting of red areas of skin with white bumps.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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A 39-year old asked:
Could newborns get rashes from being kissed to much?
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How to prevent rashes in new born baby?
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Is it ok to use siloderm mixi cream on new born baby 4 skin rashes n boils?
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My elder son has eczema minor n my new born is showing rashes n white boils on his face n neck i m scared?
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I'm using lotromin on my newborns neck creases to treat yeast infection. Is it supposed to look worse? He has pimple like rash and looks like spreadin
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A 26-year old male asked:
My new born baby is a month old today and he has what appears to be a pimples or rash on his whole body and rapidly growing each day. Can you please assist?
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A 32-year old female asked:
My new born baby has a red rash all over her face, I need to establish whether its eczema or heat rash and if I need to take her to the doctor ?
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A 29-year old male asked:
My new born baby girl is 2 weeks old, she is busy getting pimples in her face,,,she drinks breast milk only, i think its sour and not a heat rash, can we give her water or are we allowed to?
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A 42-year old asked:
Do you know of any new treatment for newborn rash?
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How to tell what a newborn rash vs allergic reaction looks like?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of newborn freckle rash?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Newborn freckle rash?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is the treatment for newborn freckle rash?
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A member asked:
My newborn has a rash that looks like little pimples or freckles; will it go away?
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A 49-year old asked:
Newborn has a rash on face and neck..What can we use to cure this?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Can I use vaseline and cornstarch on my newborn baby's diaper rash instead of destin?
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A 38-year old asked:
Should i be concerned if my newborn developed a rash with raised bumps on his arms and face should I be concerned?
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A 29-year old female asked:
My newborn has a red rash behind her head. Is it something that will fade on its own or is there treatment for it?
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A 30-year old female asked:
My breast fed newborn has bad diaper rash that doesn't seem to be getting better with diaper cream or airing out her bottom. What should I do?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please tell me exactly what a neonatal nurse is?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: neonatal?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are rashes often serious?
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A female asked:
What is best to use on rashes?
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What tests are done on a newborn?
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Are newborns hard to take care of?
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What is acute neonatal hydramnios?
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How do I kniw if my newborn is sick ?
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Is my being heavy bad for my newborn?
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What is the best ointment for rashes?
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