Royal Hospital for Children for Patients, Carers & Visitors
(please note that if your child had an MMR vaccine they are protected against measles and are very unlikely to be susceptible to infection)
| Measles |   |
| Meningoccocal disease |   |
A visual guide to rashes and other skin conditions in babies and children
This information is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you have any questions about your child’s rash or think that they may be unwell, consult a health care provider.
See also: I'm worried about my child's rash
NHS inform have more information on common skin rashes in children
The images and links below are taken with permission from DermNet NZ which has been evaluated as an evidence-based and reliable source of information by our Paediatric Dermatologists.
| Molluscum |   |
| Hand foot and mouth |   |
| Impetigo |   |
| Warts |   |
| Chickenpox |   |
| Slapped cheek |   |
| Headlice (nits) |   |
| Scabies |   |
| Pityriasis alba |   |
Children can develop rashes that are a reaction to a number of different viruses. It is rarely possible to identify which virus has been responsible. These include;
| Urticaria |   |
| Pityriasis rosea (scaly patches) |   |
| Gianotti-Crosti |   |
Conditions seen in childhood where treatment may vary from in adults include:
| Acne |   |
| Alopecia areata (patches of hair loss) |   |
| Vitiligo |   |
| Keratosis pilaris (Rough bumpy skin on the upper arms and cheeks) |   |
| Pityriasis alba | |
