My toddler woke up with these tiny red bumps clustered all around his ankles. The nurse line is completely busy and he keeps scratching them. What is this?

and you can start helping tonight.

Begin with comfort and protection: gentle washing, cool compresses, short nails, and a doctor-approved anti-itch cream on intact skin. Then shift quickly to the source. Comb pets over a white towel, vacuum daily for a bit, and wash bedding on hot. If the rash spreads strangely, your child seems unwell, or the story continue reading …