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Follow the links below to find information about common skin diseases in babies.
Reviewed September 2009
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Roseola infantum
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Better Health Channel
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Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. Roseola is caused by one of the viruses in the herpes group, but this virus can't cause other herpes infections, such as cold sores. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella.
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Jun 2009
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Birthmarks
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Any mark that is present on the skin at birth or that develops soon afterwards is called a birthmark. They are very common and most children have a mark of some sort. Most are harmless and some go away as the child grows.
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| Date: |
Jul 2008
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Birthmarks
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Better Health Channel
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A birthmark is any mark present on the skin at birth, or that develops soon afterwards. Different birthmarks include 'stork bite' marks, Mongolian blue spots, strawberry marks, café au lait spots, port wine stain and congenital melanocytic naevus. Laser therapy may treat some birthmarks.
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| Date: |
May 2008
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Port wine stains - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Port wine stains are birthmarks made up of tiny blood vessels. They are relatively common, occurring in 3 out of every 1000 babies.
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Apr 2008
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Skin Diseases in Children
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about skin diseases that affect children.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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Cradle cap
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to recognising and treating cradle cap in young children.
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| Date: |
Jan 2007
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Sun protection and infants (0-12 months)
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Australasian College of Dermatologists,The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
The Cancer Council Australia's position statement on sun protection and infants
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| Date: |
May 2005
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