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Rashes in Children Prevention
Prevention of rashes in children includes:
  • Avoid triggers for rashes:
    • Adhesive tape
    • Cosmetics
    • Perfumes
    • Antibiotics
    • Food: shellfish, spices, preservatives
    • Household chemicals
    • Insect sprays
    • Insect stings
    • Latex
    • Metal: belt buckles, jewelry and watches
    • Plants: poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak Images
    • Sunbathing
  • Wear cotton clothing.
  • Avoid tight clothing, belts, and ties.
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Last Updated: Nov 1, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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