viral rashes in children
Other rashes in young children are often caused by viral infections. Rashes caused byroseola and erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) are harmless and usually abate without treatment (see Overview of Viral Infections in Children).
Rashes in infants and young children are not usually serious and can have various causes. Some common rashes in infants and young children include the following. Diaper rash (diaper dermatitis) is a bright red rash caused by irritation from prolonged skin contact with urine or stool anywhere beneath a child's diaper. Typically, the areas of the skin that touch the diaper are most affected. Diaper rash can also be caused by infection with the fungus Candida, typically causing a bright red rash in the creases of the skin and small red spots. Less often, diaper rash is caused by bacteria. Diaper rash does not always bother the child.