Toddler Rash All Over Body

Submitted by Nic on January 18, 2012

A rash can be both exasperating and painful for anyone, and if it affects a toddler it can be really worrisome. A toddler rash all over the body can be an uncomfortable experience for the baby, making it irritable and cranky.

Rashes are nothing but an inflammation of the skin, resulting in red spots accompanied with changes in skin texture and color. They can appear on specific areas of the body or all over. They may be itchy or non-itchy. Generally, they disappear on their own in a few days, but a toddler allergy all over the body...

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