It’s not easy for parents to know whether a rash or skin changes indicate a serious medical problem and whether further medical assessment is needed.Ī rash can give a clue to the type of illness but other signs/symptoms are just as important in determining how serious an illness may be. Are your child’s spots just itchy and sore or a symptom of something more sinister? Jackie Hall, nurse and team leader in AXA Health’s 24/7 health support line, gives the lowdown on which spots to worry about.Īny new parent will tell you that spots can make them anxious, and even the more experienced ones can still have sleepless nights over unusual rashes.
