What is the rash? In pictures

What is what on baby’s skin: rashes, pustules and spots

"Oh no, what is this rash?" you will ask yourself. Your baby’s skin is clear and clean one day and the next day there are pustules, red spots or pimples. Don’t despair, we can help you! Take a look at our picture gallery that shows you what the most common rashes look like in children. We also tell you how to treat the pustules and pimples and, if in doubt, the associated teething problems.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Augenl >Blepharitis is a bacterial infection that can affect the eyelid margin and eyelash follicles.

The edge of the lid is swollen and red, the edges of the lid and eyelashes can be glued. Some eyelashes could also fall out. Your baby’s eyelids burn and itch and it can be moody and possibly tearful.

Blepharitis can look alarming, but it won’t harm your child’s eye.

To help your child, you can clean his eye twice a day with a warm, moist compress. If there is no improvement after a week, you should see your pediatrician. He / she may prescribe an antibiotic ointment.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Rash of poisonous ivy, oak, sumac

If your baby has come into contact with poisonous ivy, oak or oak leaves, or a vinegar tree, they may be allergic to it and get a rash. Swollen, red spots appear on the skin and blisters form there over the next one to two days. These will crust over after a few days, but until then they will cause an uncomfortable itch.

The rash of poisonous ivy, oak and sumac will disappear on its own within 14 to 20 days. If the rash worries you, go to your pediatrician.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems, swelling, or a rash.

Baby acne

Your baby may have acne at birth, but more often it develops after a few weeks. The bumps look like little pimples, they can have white heads, the skin on the outside is red. The pimples mostly appear on baby’s cheeks, but sometimes also on the forehead, chin and back.

Baby acne can be seen more clearly when your child is hot or excited. Other triggers: If the skin is irritated, for example by saliva, milk residues, rough clothes or clothes washed with too much detergent.

Baby acne goes away on its own without any treatment, but it can last for a few months.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Bee sting

A bee sting can be very painful. The skin around the puncture site could be red and swollen and itchy – which is very uncomfortable.

To get as little bee poison as possible into your baby’s skin, you should quickly remove the sting. Carefully pluck it out with your fingernails or use the sharp edge of an EC card. Do not squeeze out, as this allows more poison to penetrate.

You can put a cold cloth or a wrapped cooling compress on the spot against the swelling. If your child is older than three months, you can also give them a child’s dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Check with your pediatrician beforehand which dose is suitable for your baby.

If your child is in great pain, you should see a pediatrician anyway. Read more about insect bites and how to treat them.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Dell Warts (Molluscum contagiosum)

The warts-causing virus Molluscum contagiosum causes small round, shiny white or pink pimples on the skin. Usually there are no more than 20 pieces, with each pustule either having a small depression in the middle or a small pus head. Their diameter ranges from one millimeter to 10 millimeters and the pustules grow for several weeks.

The most common pustules in children are on the abdomen, chest or on the inside of the joints, such as in the squat. Dell warts can also appear around the buttocks and on the genitals. They are rarely found in other places, for example on the eyelids and on the mouth.

Molluscum contagiosum usually disappears within 18 months without treatment (CKS 2008). If the pimples itch, bleed, or make the child uncomfortable, go to the doctor with him. Read our article on Dell Warts for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Three-day fever (Roseola)

The first signs of three-day fever are:

sudden fever between 38 and 42 degrees
runny nose
to cough
mild diarrhea

Your baby may also be anorexic, apathetic, or irritable. The fever can last three or four days before suddenly disappearing. As soon as the fever drops, a pink-red, spotty rash appears. It begins on the chest and abdomen and sometimes spreads to the neck or other parts of the body. It disappears quickly, sometimes within a few hours, at the latest after a day or two.

If you think your child has a three-day fever, go to the pediatrician with him. The disease is caused by the Roseola virus and is over after a few days. You can alleviate your child’s suffering by providing plenty of rest, giving them plenty to drink and, in consultation with the doctor, a fever suppository.

Read our article on three-day fever for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Pus lichen (impetigo)

When your baby gets impetigo for the first time, pustules form around the nose and mouth. These can spread to other parts of the body. Depending on the type of pus, the pustules can be tiny and open quickly, or they can be larger and take a few days to open.

As soon as the pustules have broken open and dried out, a yellow-brown crust or scab will form on it. After that, the wound heals without leaving scars if you don’t scratch.

The pustules are not painful, but can be extremely itchy. Your baby may also have elevated temperature and swollen lymph nodes on the face and neck.

If you think your child has impetigo, go to the pediatrician with them. Read our article on pus lichen for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

folliculitis

If your child has folliculitis, they will have pimples around some hair roots. These can crust over. The pustules usually appear in loose groups, mostly on the neck, arms, legs, armpits or buttocks. Folliculitis is rare in children under two years of age.

If you suspect that your child has folliculitis, go to the pediatrician with him. He or she can prescribe an antibiotic ointment for your child.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

stye

A grain of barley is a swelling that has arisen at the root of an eyelash, mostly because the root has been infected with bacteria.

The first sign of a grain of barley is a small red pimple that appears on the edge of the eyelid. The swelling increases and may burst after a few days, probably while you are sleeping. The grain of barley is annoying, but it doesn’t harm your child in any way. After about a week, it will go away on its own.

To speed up the bursting of the barley grain, you can put a warm compress on your child’s eye. Repeat this three to four times a day until the barley grain becomes smaller or a little pus emerges. However, you should never press on it or try to pierce the barley grain – this can lead to an infection!

If the barley grain has not disappeared after two weeks or new ones have formed, you should go to your pediatrician.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

hailstone

If your baby’s eyelid looks like there is a red bump in one place, it may have a chalazion. This swelling is painless and can occur on both the upper and lower eyelids. It is caused by an inflamed tear duct or one of the eye gland ducts.

A chalazion is usually just a nuisance, so it doesn’t need to be treated and will go away on its own after about a month. In the meantime, gently cleanse your child’s eye twice a day, quietly for five to ten minutes using a warm, moist compress. If the chalazion has not disappeared after a month, you should see your pediatrician. Learn more about eye problems..

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Hand, foot and mouth disease

The symptoms of hand-foot-mouth disease include:

small pustules that look like bubbles
Sore throat
light fever

What looks like little bubbles first appears in baby’s mouth. Then the rash spreads to hands and feet. He can show up on his feet and buttocks. The pustules can be very sensitive and are particularly painful in the mouth. Because of this, it may well be that your child does not want to eat or drink anything and is very salivating (drooling). You should therefore make sure that your little one does not become dehydrated.

Go to the pediatrician with your child if you suspect hand-foot-mouth disease. It is a virus that will be over in a few days. You can alleviate your baby’s suffering by providing plenty of rest, giving him plenty to drink and, in consultation with the doctor, fever suppositories.

Read our article on Hand Foot Mouth Disease for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (Photo 2)

The symptoms of hand-foot-mouth disease include:

small pustules similar to bubbles
Sore throat
light fever

What looks like little bubbles first appears in baby’s mouth. Then the rash spreads to hands and feet. He can show up on his feet and buttocks. The pustules can be very sensitive and especially painful in the mouth. Because of this, it may well be that your child does not want to eat or drink anything and is very salivating (drooling). You should therefore make sure that your little one does not become dehydrated.

Read our article on Hand Foot Mouth Disease for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Cuticle (milia)

Milia are pinhead-sized white dots in baby’s face, usually around the nose, cheeks, chin, forehead, or around the eyes. The pimples appear to be elevated, but when touched, they are flat and soft.

The rash is most severe when the baby is about three weeks old because the sebaceous glands are still developing. After one month or at the latest after six weeks, the semolina has disappeared again.

Read our article on baby acne for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Umbilical hernia

A fracture is a bump, which can be of different sizes and lies under the skin either in the abdomen or in the groin. It can develop if your baby’s muscles are not yet fully developed. An umbilical hernia arises around the Belly button and appears more frequently in some ethnic groups, for example, babies of African descent.

Most umbilical heals heal on their own when the muscles become stronger. Usually there is no problem with that. Your pediatrician will only advise you on surgery if the umbilical hernia has not healed or is very large after a long period of time. Read more about inguinal or umbilical hernias and their treatment .

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Infectious conjunctivitis

A reddened, watery eye could be a sign of conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva is the skin that covers the whites of the eyes. The eyelids are above. Conjunctivitis can be triggered by an allergy or infection.

Infectious conjunctivitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infection and is very contagious.

Other signs of conjunctivitis can include:

a glued eye
the eyes are red and painful
a yellow crust on the eyelid or yellowish discharge on the eye

If your baby has conjunctivitis, regularly clean his eye with warm water and a cotton cloth. Make sure it has its own towels so the rest of the family doesn’t get infected.

If your baby is less than a month old and has conjunctivitis, be sure to go to the pediatrician with him. It could be that conjunctivitis is a sign of a more serious infection, such as chlamydia.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Scabies

If your child has the scabies, they will develop a very itchy rash. This shows up as scattered red bumps, usually between the fingers, around the wrist, on the outside of the elbow, in the armpit, on the abdomen and the genitals. They can also appear on the scalp, face, kneecaps, palms, soles and instep.

If your child has the scabies, take them to the pediatrician. He or she will prescribe an ointment that you need to carefully apply all over the baby’s body from the neck down. Even areas that are not affected must be creamed.

Read our article on scabies for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Cold sores

If your baby has cold sores for the first time, the first signs will be swollen gums and a sore mouth, which is why your child will salivate more (drooling). A few days later you will see a small cluster of tiny vesicles or pustules on or near the lip. These blisters will soon form a painful wound, and there may also be a fever and swollen lymph nodes on the neck.

After a few days the wound will crust over and heal slowly. The flare-up lasts between five and ten days. Your baby may not like to eat or drink during this time, so be careful not to become dehydrated. At the next outbreak, the blisters or pustules will be the first sign of the herpes.

To relieve your child’s pain, cool the wound with ice or give them a suppository suitable for children. The pediatrician can prescribe an antiviral drug if it gets very bad.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Lyme disease

Sometimes a tick bite can lead to Lyme disease. This is a serious bacterial infection that needs to be treated immediately. If your baby has been bitten by a tick, pay close attention to whether a rash or a ring forms around this area. If you discover something like this, you should immediately go to the doctor with your child.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, almond-shaped lymph nodes that are clearly visible on both sides in the back of the throat. The task of the tonsils is to destroy bacteria in the throat. But when they ignite, they swell.

In addition to difficulty swallowing and refusing to eat, your baby may also experience the following symptoms of tonsillitis:

a throat that hurts for a long time
earache
in sleep it breathes through the mouth and snores
Fever and / or chills
swollen lymph nodes on the neck and jaw
the voice is gone
a headache
increased salivation
white spots on the almonds

Tonsillitis is triggered by a virus and heals on its own. Make sure your baby has a lot of rest and drinks a lot. If it is more than three months old, you can give it acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain.

If you are not sure about the dose, your child is in a lot of pain or is very bad, go to the pediatrician. Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

measles

If your baby has measles, the first signs may be:

runny nose
Around 38 degrees fever
to cough
inflamed, red, swollen eyes
small white spots in the mouth

Three or four days after these symptoms, you will see red spots behind your baby’s ears, face and neck. If the rash appears, the fever may go up. The dots will spread across the body and form small bumps. The rash can be itchy and lasts about five days. When he goes back, he turns brownish.

If you think your child has measles, go to the pediatrician with them. Measles is a virus that will go away on its own in a few days. You can alleviate your child’s suffering by providing plenty of rest, giving them plenty to drink and, in consultation with the doctor, a fever suppository.

Read our article on measles for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Cradle cap or seborrheic infant eczema

Cradle cap or seborrheic baby eczema looks like an extreme form of dandruff. It often occurs in newborns. Cradle cap can show up as a red area on the scalp covered with greasy, yellow, scaly patches. Over time, these scales become platelet-shaped and easy to scrape off, but they are often interspersed with the baby’s hair.

Cradle cap can cover your baby’s entire scalp, but it can also appear on the face, neck, diaper area, armpits, and nose.

You can treat cradle cap by washing your baby’s hair regularly and brushing the scales with a soft brush. Read our article on cradle cap for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

gnat bite

A mosquito bite can leave a small swollen and, above all, itchy area on your baby’s skin. This can be very uncomfortable for your baby. Use a cold compress to cool the area and prevent your child from scratching it. Keep his fingernails short so that it doesn’t hurt itself. You can also apply some gauze lotion to relieve the itching.

You don’t have to go to the pediatrician for a mosquito bite – only if it catches fire. Signs of infection are:

The red spot increases
swells
pus
Your baby’s skin feels very warm at this point

Learn more about insect bites and stings.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Mouth ulcer or aphtha

Mouth ulcers usually develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips. It can be very painful and uncomfortable.

A mouth ulcer can be white, gray, red or yellow and surrounded by a red, swollen ring. Your baby may have gotten the mouth ulcer from an accidental bite in his lips or cheeks, or maybe from a hard piece of fruit or something similar. Also one illness or a state of exhaustion can trigger an ulcer or a mouth ulcer.

A mouth ulcer usually heals on its own within ten to 14 days. Until then, your child may have problems eating, because it hurts at this point. Therefore, give him the softest possible food without hard edges. You should also be very careful when brushing your teeth.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

hives

If your baby has hives, the rash could develop as follows:

Sudden formation of small, raised areas, so-called wheals, with a diameter of one to two cm.
The wheals can be red or white. They are itchy and surrounded by a red border.
The wheals can merge, making the rash worse.

The hives go away in a few hours or days. You can alleviate your child’s suffering by treating the swelling and itching. Apply a zinc ointment or an anti-inflammatory ointment (antihistamine). Read our article on hives in children for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

erythema toxicum neonatorum

If your baby has a newborn rash, red spots appear on his skin with small yellow or white pimples in the middle. Newborns get this rash on the 2nd to 5th day after birth.

The newborn rash can appear anywhere on the body, except for the palms and soles of the feet. After two weeks, the rash should be gone completely.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Neonatal jaundice

About half of all newborns develop a yellowish skin discoloration in the first few days of life. The darker the child’s natural skin color, the more clearly you can see this especially in the white of the eyes or the palms and soles of the feet.

If your baby was fully mature at birth, it usually takes about a week for skin and eyes to look normal again. If your baby was born prematurely, it may take a little longer. Read our article on jaundice in newborns for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

eczema

If your baby has eczema, then his skin can be partially dry, itchy, red, and cracked. Sometimes wound fluid leaks or the spots bleed. Eczema can occur on the hands, face, neck, elbows and the back of the knees. Neurodermatitis usually flares up in flare-ups. This means that your baby’s skin is mostly red and itchy, but when the disease flares up, it gets worse and requires more intensive treatment.

Atopic dermatitis is usually a childhood disease and can grow to adolescence. Nevertheless, you should consult a specialist. Read our article on eczema for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Ear infections

If pus comes out of your child’s ear, it is a sure sign of an ear infection. Your child may also have a fever and is not feeling well.

The ear infection could go hand in hand with a cold, causing his middle ear to swell. This is the ideal environment for bacteria to grow and multiply.

Most ear infections heal on their own, but you should still see your pediatrician if:

Your baby is younger than three months
it is obviously in pain
the symptoms have not subsided after 24 hours
Discharge from the ear is coming
both ears are infected

Find out more about ear infections in babies.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Papular urticaria

If your baby has papular urticaria, you’ll notice small, raised areas of skin that look like a slightly older bug bite. These bumps turn into solid red-brown bumps that are often itchy.

If you think your child has papular urticaria, go to the pediatrician with them. An anti-inflammatory ointment or cortisone ointment may be needed for the skin to heal. It may take up to six weeks for the rash to go away.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Fungal infection in the diaper area

Your baby can get a fungal infection in the diaper area if he has thrush because this infection gets through the body through the digestive system. It can also arise if your child has antibiotics gets, because these too "good" Kill bacteria that normally keep such fungi at bay.

The rash begins with small red dots that spread massively until a large red spot has formed, which can also contain pus bumps.

Your baby will likely need an antifungal or cortisol-containing ointment to help the rash heal. Your pediatrician can prescribe it for your child. Read our article on diaper rash for more information.

ringworm

If your baby has ringworm, a rash with one or more rings will appear on his chest, stomach, thighs or back. The rings can be scabby or encrusted on the outside and soft in the middle. You may itch. As the fungus that causes the infection grows, the rings get bigger – they can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter.

The ringworm can also appear on your baby’s scalp. It can be dry and crusty or weeping and purulent. It is easily confused with dandruff or cradle cap.

Ringworm should heal if you treat it with an antifungal ointment (for fungi), the variety used to treat athlete’s foot in adults.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Fifth disease

If your baby has ringed rubella, a blotchy, red rash appears on his cheeks. A red rash that looks like a lace scarf could appear garland-shaped on the trunk and limbs. Your child may have a slight fever, get flu, or feel generally unwell. Maybe it has no other symptoms at all.

If you think your child has ringella, go to the pediatrician with them. Ringella is caused by a virus and will therefore go away on its own after a few days. You can alleviate your child’s suffering by providing plenty of rest, giving them plenty to drink and, in consultation with the doctor, a fever suppository.

Read our article on Ringelröteln for more information.

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Rubella

Rubella is sometimes difficult to spot, only half of all cases are typical and a rash is visible. It consists of flat or raised pink-red spots, first on the neck and then all over the body. The spots then merge into one another and form uniformly colored areas.

Other signs may include:

Fever (around 38 degrees) or elevated temperature, which lasts around 24 hours,
stuffy or runny nose
red, inflamed eyes
swollen lymph nodes on the back of the head, neck or behind the ears.

See the pediatrician if you think your child has rubella. The disease is caused by a virus that will be over in a few days. You can alleviate your child’s suffering by providing plenty of rest, giving them plenty to drink and, in consultation with the doctor, a fever suppository.

Read our article on rubella for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Scarlet fever

If your baby has scarlet fever, the first signs are:

Sore throat
a headache
fever
Nausea or vomiting

A red rash that looks like sandpaper develops after 12 to 48 hours. It starts at one point and then spreads over the entire body. If you press on the affected skin, the red rash will turn white at this point.

If your baby has scarlet fever, they will need antibiotics, so go to the pediatrician. Read our article on scarlet fever for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Thrush in the mouth

White spots or blotches in your baby’s mouth can be a sign of thrush. These spots may look a bit like cottage cheese or curd cheese. Your baby will probably be in pain and therefore not want to eat.

If you suspect that thrush is the cause, take your child to the pediatrician. He will prescribe an antifugal agent. Read more about thrush in babies.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to illustrate what the most common skin problems in children can look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

warts

If your child has common warts (including spiked warts), it is usually on the hands, especially around the fingernails or where the skin is cracked. These warts look like raised nodules. These nodules are probably the same color as your baby’s skin, but they can also be lighter or darker. The warts usually have one or more black spots on top.

There are other types of warts:

Flat warts are smaller and softer than ordinary warts. They most often appear on the face.
Plantar warts. They usually occur – as the name suggests – on the soles of the feet and can be very painful.

Most warts resolve on their own within a few months, sometimes taking two to three years. You can also have warts removed, talk to your pediatrician about this.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

nappy rash

Diaper rash causes a red, swollen rash around your baby’s genitals, buttocks and inside of the thighs. The affected areas can be dry, pimply, weeping or shiny and sometimes appear raised. Diaper rash often occurs in the first year of a baby’s life, the reason for this is usually the high moisture in the diaper.

The best treatment is to keep your baby clean and dry at all times by changing the diaper regularly. Read our article on diaper rash for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

chickenpox

The first signs of chickenpox can be:

fever
Nausea / vomiting
a headache
muscle pain
anorexia

The rash begins with small red dots that fill with liquid within a few hours like small bubbles. The first pustules appear on baby’s face and then spread all over the body – often in groups. Sometimes there are so many points that they merge into each other, sometimes they are just a few widely scattered. The most sensitive areas can be the scalp, genital area and mouth.

Go to the doctor with your child if you suspect chickenpox. The triggers for this are viruses, everything will be over in a few days. You can help your baby recover by resting and giving him plenty to drink. In consultation with the doctor, you can also give him a fever suppository suitable for children. A zinc ointment can help against the pustules.

Read our article on chickenpox for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.

Chickenpox (Photo 2)

The first signs of chickenpox can be:

fever
Nausea / vomiting
a headache
muscle pain
anorexia

Go to the doctor with your child if you suspect chickenpox. The triggers for this are viruses, everything will be over in a few days. You can help your baby to recover by providing plenty of rest, giving him plenty to drink. In consultation with the doctor, you can also give him a fever suppository suitable for children. A zinc ointment can help against the pustules.

Read our article on chickenpox for more information.

Please note: This gallery is only intended to demonstrate what the most common skin problems in children look like. Always go to the doctor with your child if they have skin problems or a rash.