Rashes are common in young children. They are identified by the appearance of rough, pimply patches or spots on the skin's surface, which bear no resemblance to the normal smooth texture of skin.
Raised spots can be of varying size and texture. If filled with fluid they can emerge as large blisters or tiny vesicles. Other spots could appear as large papules, lumpy nodules or as pus-filled pustules.
A child may display underlying symptoms of a rash which can include fever, vomiting and a sore throat.
Causes
Rashes can be related to a number of causes such as minor respiratory and gastro-intestinal virus infections, chicken pox, measles and rubella.
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