It’s important to know that your kiddo can have Lyme without the rash, too, so any fever, flu-like symptoms, or stiff neck (hard to spot in an infant) should get checked out by your pediatrician. The Lyme rash typically looks like a big bullseye but can also just be a big, round expanding rash at the bite site and it usually shows up 1-2 weeks after a bite. Only 8-10% of people who get a blacklegged tick (or deer tick) bite end up getting Lyme Disease, probably because a tick has to be embedded for 24-36 hours before the bacteria is transferred. If one finds its way onto your baby and sinks in for a meal, your baby can contract Lyme Disease. Lyme is a bacterial infection spread by the bite of an infected tick.
Types of baby rashes:Ĭulprit: Bacteria What does it look like? I’m going to see if they will let me feature some here.
Infant red pinpoint rash skin#
I also found an amazing Instagram account called Brown Skin Matters which features skin of color. Hopefully, this guide will give you an idea of what you are dealing with though. Either you don’t get rashes (unlikely) or medical professionals don’t publish them (I have no idea why) because we couldn’t find consistent examples of rashes on different skin colors. Be prepared to report any other co-existing symptoms you may have observed, too, such as fever, itchiness, new food or meds, etc., because they are all part of the rash diagnosis puzzle.Įditor’s note: our apologies to people of color. The fact is there are a bazillion types of rashes out there that your kiddo may get over the course of his childhood and anything that looks worrisome to you should get checked out by your pediatrician ASAP. So we thought we’d make a handy little guide of the most common ones you might see in a baby under 1 year-old since I automatically assume every rash on my kids is alien agent orange or bubonic plague. Baby life: caused by hormone shifts after birth or baby lifestyle.Allergic: caused by contact allergy or food/medication allergy.Infection: caused by virus, bacteria, fungus.Rashes on infants usually fall into one of three categories:
It can be really troubling when a rash pops up and you don’t know what the hell it is, if it’s contagious, or if it needs medical attention. When I hauled us to the pediatrician, I was quickly greeted with a “newborn acne” diagnosis as well as a reassuring, “We get a lot of rash inquiries each day.” I remember the first time my baby had a rash-angry red splotches appeared across her perfect porcelain cheeks and I FREAKED OUT.
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