Childhood Rashes — Chickenpox, HFMD, Measles & More
Childhood Rashes — Chickenpox, HFMD, Measles & More
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
A new rash can be alarming — is it just heat, or something contagious? This calm guide walks through the most common childhood rashes so you can recognise them and know what to do.
Chickenpox, hand-foot-and-mouth, measles, heat rash, and other common spots — how they look, how they spread, how to comfort your child, and the rash that always needs urgent care.
What's inside
- →Chickenpox — blisters & care
- →Hand, foot & mouth — the day-by-day picture
- →Measles — why it matters
- →Heat & viral rashes — the everyday ones
- →Is it contagious? — keeping others safe
- →The urgent rash — that won't fade when pressed
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information for parents and caregivers about children's health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified pediatrician or doctor. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See your child's doctor for check-ups, vaccinations, and any concern, and follow your pediatrician and your national immunization schedule. Trust your instincts. Seek emergency care or call 911 for a baby under 3 months with any fever, trouble breathing or fast/laboured breathing, blue or grey lips, a stiff neck, a rash that doesn't fade when pressed, severe dehydration, a seizure, or a child who is unresponsive or very hard to wake.