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Newborn rash with fever

A newborn rash with fever is a rash accompanied by elevated temperature, which can signal infection or another urgent medical problem.

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Common newborn and baby rashes

Common newborn and baby rashes

Why newborn skin rashes are so common Newborn skin is not simply smaller adult skin. It has a thinner outer barrier, less mature sweat and oil gland function, and greater sensitivity to moisture, friction, and changes in temperature. That is why the first weeks often include temporary redness, peeling, small bumps, or scattered pustules. In […]