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Blanching vs. Non-Blanching Rashes—What Parents Need to Know! 🚨👶 Not all rashes are created equal! Some fade when you press on them (blanching), while others don’t (non-blanching)—and that difference matters. 🚨 Non-Blanching Rashes (Need Medical Attention!) These don’t fade under pressure and can signal something serious: 🔴 Petechiae – Tiny, pinpoint spots from broken blood vessels. Sometimes harmless (from coughing/vomiting), but can also indicate infections like meningitis or blood disorde

If you see a rash on your little one, perform this check 👇 Does the rash blanch? A good way to check for this is by using a clear glass and rolling it over the rash. If the rash turns white that means it blanches. A non-blanching rash doesn’t turn white when pressed on. If the rash is non-blanching it means there is bleeding beneath the skin and there are tests that should be done to rule out anything serious causing this. Share this simple but potentially life-saving hack with other parents 💜