Common Childhood Skin Conditions The four-step approach for baby soft skin. When parents visualize their unborn child, they usually picture soft, perfect skin, smooth and unblemished.
Diaper Rash Diaper rash most commonly occurs between the ages of six and nine months, or when the baby begins to sleep through the night. This skin irritation is characterized by the red and inflamed bumps which develop where the diaper lies against the skin.
Impetigo Impetigo is a contagious skin infection most common among children. It is usually found around the mouth, cheeks and nose. Some cases will spread to other areas, as evidenced by a red streak between the lesion and the regional lymph nodes.