If you have ever looked at a red, bumpy, itchy rash on your child’s skin and wondered “Is this normal?” You are not alone. It can be hard to know which rashes need medical care and which ones can be treated at home. Lauren Strelitz, MD, a pediatrician at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, offers guidance to help parents figure out what kind of treatment is best for their child’s rash.
When to Worry About Your Child's Rash
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Lauren Strelitz, MD
Lauren Strelitz, MD, received her bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of California, San Diego, a post baccalaureate at Columbia University, and she received a master’s degree in law studies from UC Hastings Law in San Francisco. She attended medical school at the UCSF School of Medicine, completed her pediatric residency at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, and finished an additional year of fellowship in adolescent medicine at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco. She joined Bayside Medical Group in 2018. Her education and training enable her to provide a wide range of reproductive health care, including the placement of long-acting, reversible contraceptives. Dr. Strelitz enjoys spending time with friends and family, advocacy, traveling, writing and knitting.