5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)
15How to treat contact dermatitis?
First, pinpoint and remove the trigger if you possible. If the rash is all over your kid’s body, switch to unscented laundry detergent. If your kid loves citrus but keeps getting rashes on his face, apply a barrier cream like petroleum jelly around his mouth before he eats. (This also works on drooly babies’ chins and necks.)
A serious, persistent rash may require a mild cortisone cream to clear it.
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Claire is a Toronto-based writer, editor and content creator with a focus on health, parenting, education and personal finance. She is currently the director of special projects at Maclean's magazine.
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