Nappy rash

Most babies will get nappy rash at some point in their first 18 months. Find out more, including how to recognise, treat and prevent nappy rash.

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Summer skin rashes

Summer rashes can be caused by things like sunlight, insects, sweating and overheating - especially if you have allergies or other pre-existing skin conditions.

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Rashes

Rashes can be red, pink, purple, flat or bumpy, itchy, scaley or pus filled. Read on to learn about the causes and management of various rashes.

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Pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis rosea is mild skin disorder that causes a pink, scaly inflamed skin rash. Learn more about its signs, symptoms and treatment.

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Heat rash

Heat rash is also called sweat rash and prickly heat. Heat rash is itchy, with small red spots. Learn more about how to treat heat rash.

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Hives (urticaria)

Hives is a skin rash that may be triggered by an infection or allergy. Learn more about hives rash (urticaria) it’s causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Itchy skin

Itchy skin, or pruritis, is a common irritation. It can be very frustrating. Understand different types of itchy skin and how to ease your discomfort.

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Shingles — infographic

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful blistering rash. This infographic provides you with information on the symptoms, treatments and vaccination.

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Skin conditions

There are many different kinds of rashes and skin conditions. Some are quick and easy to treat, while others are chronic or more difficult to get rid of. Find out more here.

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Erythema nodosum

Erythema nodosum is a skin condition consisting of a lumpy, red rash, usually on the lower legs, that can be painful. Learn more here.

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Dermatitis herpetiformis

Find out more about dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring’s disease or Duhring–Brocq disease) – an autoimmune condition associated with coeliac disease.

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Contact dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin is commonly termed eczema or dermatitis. It can be effectively managed with treatment – find out how.

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Roseola infantum

Roseola infantum is a contagious viral infection. Symptoms include high fever and a rash. Read more about roseola and if you need urgent medical help.

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Scabies

Scabies is caused by a tiny bug that burrows under your skin, causing intense itching and sometimes a rash. Read more about scabies and its treatment.

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Monkeypox

Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare infectious disease related to smallpox. While symptoms are usually mild, it can be serious and need medical attention.

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Lupus

Lupus is a disease where your immune system attacks your own normal cells. Its cause is not yet entirely understood, but treatments are available.

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Shingles

Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Here's how to recognise the symptoms, prevent shingles and get the best treatment for you.

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Labia problems

Learn about what is normal for your labia – the vulva folds or lips outside of your genitals (vulva). Problems can include cysts or a rash.

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Balanitis

Balanitis is when the head of the penis becomes inflamed, making the skin it red and itchy. Learn more about its causes, treatments and prevention.

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Tinea

Tinea is a common fungal skin infection. Learn about the causes, types - such as athlete's foot and jock itch - and tinea treatment and symptoms.

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Penis irritation

Penis irritation and inflammation can occur for several reasons. Learn more about this condition, its treatment and how to prevent it.

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Staph skin infection

Learn more about staph skin infections including cellulitis and impetigo. Find out how to prevent them, how they’re treated, and when to get help.

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Milia

Milia are tiny, white lumps that can appear on the face of newborn babies, young children and adults. Learn about different types and treatments.

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Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a bacterial throat infection usually affecting primary school-aged children. Find out about its symptoms, treatments and prevention.

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Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

If your child has a serious illness, it's important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.

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Sun protection — infographic

If you need to go outside in the sun, it's important to protect you and your children's skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. This infographic shows the sun protection measures you should take.

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School exclusion periods

If your child has an infectious illness, you may need to keep them home to stop it spreading at daycare or school. Learn about school exclusion periods here.

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Lyme disease

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria from a tick bite. However, these bacteria have not been found in Australia. Find out more about Lyme disease here.

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Antifungal medicines

Antifungal medicines come in many forms including creams and tablets. Treatment choice depends on where the infection is and how severe it is.

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Sunscreen

Learn about the different types of sunscreen and how it works to protect you from the damaging effects of the sun.

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