Dermatitis is the general name used for any rash or inflammation of the skin. Different kinds of dermatitis cause different kinds of rashes. Common causes of a rash include new medicines, plants (such as poison oak or poison ivy), heat, stress, and allergies to soaps, cosmetics, detergents, chemicals, and fabrics. Certain illnesses can also cause a rash. Unless caused by an infection, these rashes cannot be spread from person to person.
How long your child's rash will last depends on what caused it. Rashes may last a few days or months.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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