Viewer Comments: Skin Rashes in Children - CauseViewer Comments & ReviewsSkin Rashes in Children - CauseThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your child's skin rash?
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Comment from: Bear, 7-12 Male (Caregiver)
Published: March 08
My 8 year old threw up all night. Ran fever the next day. Would not eat anything for two days afterwards. He is eating small amounts now. He also had required a bite like rash with white heads around his genital but not on his penis. Now he has them on his penis. Not sure what to think maybe chicken pox but everything I've read says they start around the face, head and trunk. Related Reading: fever Viewer Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on eMedicineHealth. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. eMedicineHealth does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.
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Candidiasis Yeast Infection Overview
A yeast infection results from an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) anywhere in the body. Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infection. There are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies. Under certain conditions, they can become so numerous they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas. Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections, thrush (infection of tissues of the oral cavity), skin and diaper rash, and nailbed infections.
- Candidal infections commonly occur in warm moist body areas, such as underarms. Usually your skin effectively blocks yeast, but any breakdown or cuts in the skin may allow this organism to penetrate.
- Typical affected areas in babies include the mouth and diaper areas.
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Going on 2 weeks, our nearly 3 year old grandson has been covered with a red rash on entire body. His parents took him Monday to see a lady pediatrician and she had no idea what it was. He has already been immunized for measles, mumps, etc.
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