Skin rashes in children
Childhood rashes are common and are often nothing to worry about. This page covers some common causes of rashes in children.
- has a stiff neck
- is bothered by light
- seems confused
- has a high temperature
- has difficulty breathing (you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs), breathlessness, or they’re breathing very fast
- has a rash that looks like small bruises or bleeding under the skin and does not fade when you press a glass against it
- their skin, lips or tongue look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
On brown and black skin, it may be easier to see the rash or colour changes on the soles of the feet, palms, lips, tongue and inside the eyelids.