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Hives

Hives are raised, temporary wheals that can move around the body and may signal an allergic reaction in babies.

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Baby skin rashes explained

Baby skin rashes explained

Why baby skin rashes happen Baby skin is not simply smaller adult skin. In early life, the stratum corneum, epidermal barrier, sweat glands, hair follicles, immune signaling, and skin microbiome are still adapting. This makes infant skin more reactive to heat, saliva, milk residue, urine, stool enzymes, detergents, friction, and prolonged moisture. A rash may […]