Baby Heat Rash Symptoms, Causes & More
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Baby Heat Rash Caused From Fever
Babies are particularly prone to developing fever, in part because their immune systems are immature. When babies have fevers, they tend to sweat a lot more than usual. Because their sweat ducts are also still maturing and therefore small, these ducts can become blocked with excessive fever sweat, resulting in inflammation and heat rash.
If a rash appears after a fever has subsided, it needs to be inspected closely to ensure it isn't a more dangerous rash that requires treatment.
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