This image displays fluid-filled blisters from an intense allergic reaction to a topical ointment. Contact dermatitis, though rare, can be caused by allergic skin reactions in infants and children. This hospitalized infant had an allergic contact dermatitis involving the legs and abdomen. This image displays a red patch of contact dermatitis on the buttocks. Contact dermatitis can have multiple areas of skin involvement.
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric): This image displays fluid-filled blisters from an intense allergic reaction to a topical ointment. Divider line
This image displays fluid-filled blisters from an intense allergic reaction to a topical ointment.
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Who's At Risk
Allergic contact dermatitis can occur at any age. However, the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in infants vary from the most common causes in older children and adults. Because infants are typically protected from the outside environment (eg, the poison ivy plant), the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis are to ingredients in creams and soaps.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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