Skin Rash

A-Z Guide

Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
Baby Acne
Baby acne is a common newborn condition. It can be present at birth, but typically appears at 3 to 4 weeks of age. »
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is one of the most... »
CMV
CMV occurs commonly worldwide. Babies are most likely to get it from their mothers. After infancy, children are most... »
Cold Sores
Cold sores or fever blisters are caused when a prior herpes infection flares up again. They are usually caused by... »
Contact Transmission
Contact transmission requires some form of touch to spread an infection. Direct contact transmission involves immediate... »
Coxsackievirus
A surprising variety of different-appearing illnesses can be caused by the coxsackieviruses, a family of enteroviruses... »
Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is a crusting and scaling rash found on the scalps of many healthy babies. The sebaceous glands in their... »
Diaper Rash
A surprising number of different entities fall under the label of diaper rash. A rash in the diaper area might be... »
Eczema
Technically, the word eczema is a general term, referring to a broad range of red, itchy rashes, including contact... »