Anyone Else Have "Diaper Knees"?

Hi J.,

I have the same problem, except I started getting it before kids. I call them "dirty knees"! I hate it, but don't let it stop me from wearing shorts. I just went to the dermatologist for other issues and brought up my knees. She gave me a script for "Carmol 40 40% Crea" - I just got it so I don't know the results but you may ask your derm for this different script. Don't worry about your knees - sounds like you're a great woman and mom! Best Wishes!

Hi J.! I have had the same problem since I started putting my daughter to sleep on a mattress on the floor. I've been using the Ahava Dead Sea Body Lotion. It's got minerals and things in it that our bodies crave and it's really helped. The brown spots are gone, but the knees are still somewhat scaly. I'm going to try the fish oil and see if it works! Hope you get to the bottom of it! Please post if you find a solution!

V.

I have the same problem! You know, I haven't noticed it or thought about it in a while. When I read the other poster's recommendation of fish oil, I took a look at my knees and realized that they do look much better. I am 20 weeks pregnant and have been taking a prenatal vitamin since May that include a daily fish oil caplet. Maybe that's it!

Hi J.,
Have you found anything that has worked yet? I totally know what you are talking about, I developed "diaper knees" with my oldest who is almost 13, my youngest is 10 so I haven't changed a diaper in years, but I still have the spots. If you find something that helps please pass it on.
Thanks and have a great day!
T.

there is an old alternative treatment for elbows and knees that are rough and discolored. Cut lemons in half and rub cut edge on discolored areas. It may take a few treatments but should lighten the skin to normal in time.

JG - Had 6 kids 15 grandchildren and read newspaper every AM hence dark knees and elbows. Works for me.

At my last physical, my doctor noticed scaly patches on my skin. Not my knees, but the backs of my arms. She recommended fish oil, as it was a sign that I wasn't getting enough
omega-3. A week after I started taking it (a teaspoon a day) the patches sloughed off. They had been bothering me for years. Who knew it was so easy??

This is an alternate suggestion - my sister-in-law noticed this on her knees when they got new carpet, and I noticed it on my knees when we moved into our new house. I think it is from the chemicals that they put into carpeting, so since they can be irritating to the skin, why not change diapers on a towel or a rug to prevent the rash instead of allowing the chemicals to touch your skin and then use more chemicals to treat it? Just a thought. Also, make sure your kids don't spend time directly on the carpet! If that's what happens to your knees, imagine what it would do to their delicate skin! Scary.