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Childhood rashes - Eczema
Eczema is a common chronic skin condition in children. Typically, eczema is characterised by an itchy rash that comes and goes. Eczema is not contagious but does tend to run in families and commonly first appears in early childhood.
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Eczema during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Eczema is the most common skin condition in pregnancy, it can also occur when breastfeeding. Find out more about symptoms and treatment of eczema.
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Skin changes during pregnancy - prurigo of pregnancy
Prurigo of pregnancy is an itchy rash that may develop during pregnancy. It usually appears in the first or second trimester.
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Common childhood rashes
Childhood rashes are common and many disappear without treatment. Learn about symptoms and treatment of childhood rashes, such as eczema, ringworm and impetigo.
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Changes to your skin during pregnancy
As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin. Most of these changes will improve or after your baby is born.
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Cradle cap
Cradle cap is the name given to the yellowish, greasy scaly patches that appear on the scalp of young babies. It is very common, harmless and doesn't cause discomfort.
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Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples
Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples are common problems when you’re breastfeeding. Learn more about attachment issues, causes and treatment.
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Itching during pregnancy
Mild itching is common in pregnancy, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
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How to introduce allergy foods
You can gradually introduce allergy foods to your baby's diet when they start on solids, at about 6 months.
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Airborne allergies
Learn more about common allergens (such as dust and pollen), symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment to help your child with their allergies.
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