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Itchy Rashes in Children

Red, angry-looking, itchy rashes are a part of childhood. While most rashes are irritating and painful, they usually clear up without problems and are not a cause for concern. Topical irritation, allergies, fungi and viruses are all common causes of itchy rashes in children. You can help your child avoid itchy rashes by learning what triggers the rash and helping her avoid the irritant or allergen. If the rash is caused by a virus, vaccinating your child will help prevent it.

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Pregnancy at 14 Weeks

During pregnancy, week 14 is at the end of the first trimester and the beginning of the second trimester. The second trimester is what some consider the easiest time during pregnancy, according to the Mayo Clinic. For many women, this is a time when the discomforts of the first trimester decrease, and the baby hasn’t grown so large as to cause the discomforts experienced in the third trimester. There is much going on with the baby and to the mother.