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Rashes and skin conditions in newborns: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child becomes very fussy.
- Your child has blisters, open sores, or scabs in the area of the rash.
- Your child has symptoms of infection, such as:
- Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the rash.
- Red streaks leading from the rash.
- Pus draining from the rash.
- A fever.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child's rash gets worse.
- Your child does not get better as expected.
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