Calamine lotion works best for rashes in kids. Also try aloe vera gel. A good way to see if a rash is worth the trip to the doctor is by stretching the skin of the affected area. I read about it in Dr Spock's book of parenting and childcare. If the skin looks fine on stretching, perhaps it's a temporary thing and would go away in a couple of days. If it looks red and inflamed, rush to the doctor immediately.
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