Skin Rash Babies

Nappy rash occurs when the skin around the baby's nappy area becomes irritated.

This is often caused by prolonged exposure to wee or poo, but can sometimes be the result of a fungal infection or rare skin condition.

You can usually reduce nappy rash by taking simple steps to keep your baby's skin clean and dry, and using a barrier cream if needed. Antifungal cream may be necessary if the rash is caused by a fungal infection. It'scaused by tiny mites thatburrow into the skin.

It's often spread between family members, so when babies get scabies it's usually because someone else in the family had it recently.

Babies with scabies develop tiny and very itchy spots all over the body, including on the soles of the feet, armpits and genital area.

Treatment withcreams that kill the scabies miteneeds to be given to the whole family at the same time for it to be effective.