What is my child’s rash? How to identify 10 rashes and tell if they’re serious

It can be very worrying when a child gets a rash. Here experts outline what the more common rashes look like and when to seek urgent help.

Seeing a rash on a child's skin can be very worrying for many parents, who often fear it could be a sign of a deadly disease like meningitis.

Fortunately, such cases are not common, and consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson Dr Anton Alexandroff reassures: "Most rashes in children aren't serious and parents shouldn't worry about them too much. Serious rashes are rare."