Rashes in children are a common occurrence. They represent a reaction and consist of a noticeable change in the texture or color of the skin. Symptoms may include redness, scaling, itching, pimples, bumps, hives, or cysts. Determining the cause of a rash in children can be challenging. Common causes of rashes in children include infections (viral, bacterial, or fungal) and allergies. Most childhood rashes are benign (harmless) and go away on their own. However, some rashes in children are serious or even life threatening. As a result, parents concerned over rashes in their children should seek the advice of a physician.