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Skin irritation/Rash
Asked by P.E. from Tampa
on August 16, 2006
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My 22 month old son has a rash that is on the fold of his leg where his diaper attaches and it is spreading up on his stomach. It is also on his bottom and on the back...
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- it sounds to me that your son has a yeast infection. my son had the same type of rash for about a week and when it wouldn't clear up with diaper cream or powder i fina...
- Hi, my daughter had something similiar she gets it when she eats something acidy, and she also got it when I was giving her orajel for her teeth. If it is red at first...
- Hi P., Sounds like what my daughter had last Summer while she was still in a diaper. If so, it's fungal and can be treated w/ athlete's foot cream. I showed the rash...
Skin Issue
Asked by T.H. from Allentown
on June 1, 2007
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Ok so I have this rash or not even a rash because it doesn't itch but it's just weird looking it's on my legs, upper theighs, upper calfs and inside my knees. Its litt...
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- T., You have PUPPPS - Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy <http://dermatology.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/puppp.htm> <http://www.babycenter.com/re...
- T., I don't know what it is, but I'd recommend calling your midwife. She may be able to tell over the phone if it's nothing, or she may want to see you, just in ca...
- I got the same thing when I was pregnant and my doctor told me that it was related to the heat and the pregnancy. The only consel that he gave me was to avoid being in...
Cure for Itchy Skin?
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on April 11, 2008
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coco butter and lotions are not working.. and my skin is terribly itchy.. any suggestions?
ps. this is only in my pregnant growing areas.. i never have dry skin... ...
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- cetaphil helps my DD. Also, take a shower each time you come back in from outside time immediately you return. That will remove the allergens from your body ASAP. Hug...
- I have eczema and a year and a half a go I found a company that has a lotion and bath oil that saved my sanity! Renew is awesome. My dad just has dry skin and he lov...
- We tried every lotion on the market, and the ONLY lotion that helped is Renew lotion. I know it's from a company that you have to be a member of to purchase, but it's ...
How to Treat Daughter with Dry Skin
Asked by C.G. from Boca Raton
on July 22, 2008
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My daughter is six and has always had skin issues. She's always itchy. I first noticed it when the inside of her elbows would itch and when she scratched it, she wou...
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- My 4 yr old daughter has the same problems. I have taken her to an allergist and a dermatologist. The allergist ran two tests: blood and pin-prick--no allergies. If...
- Hi C., My name is H. I live in LantanaI'm a mother for 4, I have two girl & two boys..Married to amazing man for 22yrs. I have been a stay at home mom for 22yrs now.I...
- hi, my son and i both have eczema. i come from a long history of it in my family. i hate using lotion because the skin is the biggest organ and takes in all those chem...
My 15Month Olds Skin Irritation
Asked by C.K. from Redding
on May 24, 2011
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Is there a treatment for toddler skin irritation caused by indoor heated pools (public pool) and the chlorine that keeps the pool clean?
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- It could be hot tub rash and not from the chlorine. You can do a google search to find out more about it.
- Does the skin to appear to have a rash? With bumps? Or more of a burn, as in being red and blotchy? And how far spread is it? Just diaper area? And does it cover mos...
- Is it a chemical burn or just an itchy type of rash? If it's just a little rash, then I would try some hydrocortisone cream on it. If it's over a large area of skin,...
Help with a Skin Issue
Asked by J. from Chicago
on December 1, 2008
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My almost 5 y.o. daughter has had chapped lips since this summer and they are only getting worse. The skin around them is red and cracks regularly. I have gone round...
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- Hi there! Since it is around the lips and your daughter is 5 I am wondering if she is eating/drinking things that are acidic... spaghetti sauces and tomato based produ...
- It may be an allergy thing. Do you suspect anything? Also my kids went through a time when they would just lick their lips around their mouth a lot and it would be ...
- J.: It very well could be an food allergy of some sort since it is around the mouth. A good lip balm, especially during this kind of weather is necessary. I also kno...
Son with Very Bad Skin Rash
Asked by J.G. from New York
on April 25, 2009
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hello moms! I have a big problem here, my almost 3 year old has developed a real bad and weird skin rash on his arms especially, his stomach and. a little on his legs....
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- I think you should bring him in to see a dermatolgist they might be able to tell you if he is allergic to a certain food or even be allergic to medication. Maybe try ...
- Hi J., I shop from a company called Melaleuca that has an incredible lotion that works great on skin conditions like excema, psoriasis, severe dry skin. They also hav...
- Hi J., I see you have tried a lot of things. You need to get him to a dermatologist to determine what kind of rash it is and what it will respond to. Grandma Mary
Skin Allergy to Citrus???
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on August 30, 2011
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Dear Mommas,
my 3 YO son is blessed :) with my white and sensitive skin -- with all of its ups and downs....
Yesterday, he took another child's :) glass of lemon...
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- My son coudn't have tomato anything for a long time. It gave him an incredible diaper rash and broke his face out just where it touched. He grew out of it. My d...
- I don't think it is an allergy but all citrus is acidic and can cause sensitivity. Introduce these items slowly. If he is drinking any citrus drinks be sure to dilut...
- My son is like this too. Sensitivity to acidic fruits is relatively common. I've talked with my doctor a lot about this, and her philosophy is to not worry too much ...
Strange Rash on Daughter's Skin
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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Hello Mommies, Just hoping someone might know what this is. My 2 1/2 yr. old daughter started out with just a few skin colored bumps on her body, mostly on her arms an...
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- It could be contact dermatitis, eczema, or keratosis pilaris. The first two are allergic reactions that itch and the last one is a condition where the body produces e...
- T., Rashes are often not a big deal, but there are times when they are indications of something much more serious. Having had 4 kids, and experiencing a wide spect...
- I would definitely check with the Doctor again. It could be anything, from non-contagious, to contagious. So best to check. It could be just allergy or molluscum,...
Skin Problems
Asked by L.F. from Charleston
on January 6, 2008
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My grandaughter has dealt with skins lsions on her legs for over three years, some times infection incurs because she says she cannot stop scractching , i have done ev...
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- Hi L., Kristie is right about the tea tree oil but be careful with inferior brands as tea tree oil can be caustic and drying. Melaleuca brand oil (Melaleuca oil is ...
- My son has had skin problems since he was really little. the doctor gave him the lotion "Elidel" that has always resolved the issue. He has eczema and it keeps coming ...
- The only skin condition Im familar with that causes itching an irritation is eczema. Is it possible that she has that? When we first learned by oldest had it is was b/...
