Most baby rashes are harmless and clear up by themselves. They are caused by various reasons, such as diaper rash due to long-term damp diapers and baby acne due to exposure to the mother’s hormones. Other causes include cradle cap (greasy and crusty patches on the head), and eczema also causes baby rashes.
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My 14 days old breastfeeding newborn is having stool changes and anus rash. What could be the cause?
Query: Hello doctor,My son is 14 days old. He is breastfeeding. Whenever he feeds, he passes stools. In the beginning, the stool was yellow and pasty with a seedy texture. Now, his stool is runny, seedy, and yellow. Is there anything to worry about? Secondly, he is having a rash in the anal area. I apply ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. It is normal for breastfeeding infants for their stools to change. Yellow, seedy, and runny stools are typical. But, watch for any dehydration, blood in stools, or fever. Secondly, rashes in the anal area can... Read Full »
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