Rash: Older Child
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Rash
Asked by S.J. from Knoxville
on December 5, 2006
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Hello everyone,
My 5 month old has a rash on the back of his legs. It is actually behind his knees. It is not bumps or anything just red. I am not sure if it is becau...
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- It could be that there isn't enough air getting to that area. I used ointment on my baby (she was chubby too), but also powder to help keep it from getting moist. I'd...
- Hi S.,when u bathe him try soaking him in an oatmeal bath 2 or 3 times a week.It should clear up if not use bacitracin ointment.Good luck,H.
- My now 6 year old had that mostly all over her body from when she was a baby. She was allergic to everything, even baby soaps, lotions and oils. My doctor told me to...
Mysterious Rash
Asked by K.M. from Jacksonville
on March 4, 2007
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My 15-month year old came down with an earache this week and was prescribed Amoxicillin. I gave it to him for two days without problems, but on the third morning he br...
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- Sounds to me like a typical case of penicillin allergy. My son was 2 when he became allergic. He'd taken Amoxicillin about half a dozen times for ear infections befo...
- I know this is late, but, wanted to confirm, that while many said it could be 5th disease (I think that is the "slapped face" one... which is NOT bumpy on the tummy fi...
- it is possible that your little one has had a reaction to the medicine - but it is also possible that he has chicken pox. Call your pediatrician and tell him/her abou...
Rash After Being in Jacuzzi
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on June 10, 2008
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Hi
My 6 year old and 3 year old swim/play in our jacuzzi (not to hot though). A day o two after they have the worst rash on the backs, necks and stomachs. It is very ...
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- We use bromine in our hot tub, WAY less allergenic than chlorine. We have soem friends who have salinated their hot tub.
- sounds like it may be a "hot tub rash" (i.e. hot tub folliculitis). It's an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a Pseudomonas bacteria in people who are expo...
- G.: It sounds like heat rash to me. Even if you jacuzzi isn't too hot, the heat can still get to your children. But if you're worried about the chlorine levels,...
Rash, Eczema??
Asked by N.B. from Kansas City
on February 19, 2009
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My 7 week old has had a rash for the past week or so. At first I thought it was the same thing my daughter had when she was an infant.....very sensitive skin and any t...
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- My son had what you are describing at about the same age. It started as the ususal "baby acne" little spots on the face but then continued to spread and got crusty et...
- My nephew got something like this and it was all over his body. The doctor told my sister that some of it was just the new baby rash that a lot of kids get, but some ...
- I would contact your doctor. It sounds like an allergic reaction to something he's eaten or drank or been around. It could be a form of acsema also. Talk to your do...
Diaper Rash
Asked by N.A. from Auburn
on May 9, 2007
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My daughter is 13 months old and get diaper rash ALL the time. We change her constantly and put diaper rash cream on her every time we change her trying to make sure ...
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- I had the same problem at one time with my daughter. We finally came to realize that it was the diapers.We changed brands and the problem was solved. No going back for...
- Have you tried different creams? I have found that Dr Bourdeaux's Butt Paste is the best! (sold anywhere in the baby section) Also- are you sure its just a diaper ras...
- Does your daughter drink or eat a lot of fruit or juices? Anything with acid and sugar, even diluted, can cause severe diaper rashes. This is my only suggestion beca...
Diaper Rash
Asked by S.S. from Omaha
on August 28, 2007
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My son typically has 1 poopy diaper per day. Yesterday he had 5 poopy diapers and 3 today. Not quite diarrhea but really mushy (sorry if thats gross) which started to ...
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- Honestly....Target Brand. My daughter get rashes at leat 2 times a month and Target stuff clears it up within the day. I too tried everything and I love that Target'...
- S., I have a nine month old and have tried many diaper rash ointments, but I stopped when I found Boudreaux's Butt Paste. You can find it at walmart, target, hy-vee....
- Hi S., My son is 18 months and we have had a to use bakeing powder and when you change him use a soft warm wet wash cloth put a little soap and then let him go with ...
Toddler Rash
Asked by R.P. from Sacramento
on January 21, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old developed a rash on Friday on his chest and tummy. It stayed there for a day and has moved to his thighs with a few left on his tummy and arms. No ...
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- This happened to my son when he was 8 months old. I took him to the doctor and it turned out he had an ear infection. Apparently, some viruses also have body rashes ...
- Hi Rachel: When my kids use to get that kind of rash, with those symptoms, it was usually due to strep throat or some kind of viral infection. You should probably m...
- R., I recall the same thing happened to my son, but he did have a slight fever and then the rash appeared first on his chest and belly, but that was not really a rash...
Rash All over 6 Year Old
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on September 18, 2010
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My 6 year old came home from school yesterday with a rash on the back of her legs, elbows and ankles. i rushed her to urgent care and the doctor said she really didnt ...
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- When I was in high school I had Scarletina (which is like Scarlet Fever without the fever). It was a rash of little red dots all over my torso. I don't remember it b...
- Look at the roof of her mouth. It may not be sore, but there might be spots which are a sign of Hand, Foot and Mouth. Also, the blisters/rash for HFM are bilaterall...
- I agree with Debi. It may be fifths disease! I am dealing with this myself. My son had fever and a swollen face. He was itchy all over & developed a lacey rash on arms...
Diaper Rash
Asked by V.L. from New York
on October 21, 2009
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Hello Moms-
I need some advise.
I have a 5 1/2 month old baby girl who has come up with some serious and red looking diaper rash on her vaginal area. She has no...
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- My daughter just had a really bad red rash with some peeling. It turned out to be a yeast infection which I think can be related to diet. We were given a prescriptio...
- Hi V.! Arbonne puts out a great baby line. Give me a call ###-###-#### or go on my website irenejaeger.myarbonne.com. We use bonticals, no mineral oil, (which is te...
- Please stop using any baby wipes at this time. wash with Dove soap after every poop and regularly. Just damp her with clean paper towel to dry after wash.Leave her a f...
Diaper Rash
Asked by T.M. from Panama City
on November 21, 2008
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Hey moms,
My 4 week old is now sleeping through the night PTL!! However, sleeping all night in a wet diaper has caused a terrible rash. It looks very chapped and re...
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- I had the same problem with my 22 month old daughter. I use natural products from the health food store, I have a vitamin E oil that works great. I use the oil at ni...
- We used to use cloth diapers, so we had to change often to avoid rashes. However we used a disposable at night for extra hold. I would buy a nighttime diaper, they ho...
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