strophulus
/ˈstrɒfjʊləs/
noun
- A skin condition in infants characterized by small, itchy red bumps or blisters, often from an allergic reaction.
- Parents should avoid scratching strophulus bumps to prevent infection.
- Strophulus is sometimes called 'tooth rash' because it can appear during teething.
- The baby's strophulus cleared up after the doctor prescribed a gentle cream.