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Rash on 4 Month Old Skin
Asked by S.C. from New York
on April 13, 2008
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I have a 4 month old and he has a rash that shows up on his arms by his elbows and the back of both of his legs. The rash comes and goes. Some days it is bad and then ...
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- I agree; it sounds like eczema. My son has had it since he was 2 months old. The only thing I would add is to watch the creams/lotions with lanolin in them. I tried aq...
- I am not a doctor, but I don't think the rash is being caused by an allergy to anything - otherwise, it wouldn't just show up on his elbows and the back of his legs. ...
- Hi Stephanie, My son starting to get a rash around 2 months also, in the same spots. Only thing is that it was on his face too. Not to worry or rush off to the derm...
Potty Training Pants Recommendations?
Asked by D.M. from San Francisco
on August 29, 2009
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Our almost 3yo son has been doing very well with potty training for #1. He was definitely ready, and was staying dry in underwear for 2-3 hours and even most nights. ...
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- Diaper services also have services for training pants but I don't know how costly it is. In the old days, we would soak the dirty diapers or training pants in the toi...
- This a is a tough one...we really waited until my son was ready and never pushed the issue (totally sounds like your son is ready as well), it just seemed to be easier...
- Tiny Tots diaper service has the training pants with waterproof outer lining and cotton insides - I liked the Bummis wraps on my cotton diapers, and that is the same s...
Red Rash on Baby's Face and Neck
Asked by L.M. from New York
on July 28, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. My 1 month old daughter is covered in a red rash on her face and neck. I think that it comes from skin to skin c...
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- Hi L., Yes, it could be prickly heat from the warmth & the humidity. Hopefully it will clear up as the weather improves :-) Grandma Mary
- I had exactly the same issue with my baby girl and just went through this (I also nurse and thought it was brought on by a couple of humid days). Turns out it was baby...
- the rash may happen due to prickley heat. Use baby powder with corn starch and it will dry it up in just a short time. You can also use pure corn starch and use it ...
What Is the Problem?
Asked by R.G. from Chicago
on August 18, 2009
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Hi Moms -
My 3 yr old son has been breaking out in hives for the last 2-3 days. He is itching like crazy! I started to think that it was because I changed my f...
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- Hives need to be seen by a doc, especially when combined with runs. It could be viral, but still I think he should be seen. Fever? Sore throat? Could be strep- sometim...
- It sounds like an allergic reaction to something, but the runs issue shouldn't be related to a topical allergic reaction. (So if it is the fabric softener the runs sho...
- Most definately could be connected. Almost everytime my daughter is exposed to an allergen (she has Mastocytosis)she will have a whole gamut of symptoms. They range fr...
Rash Under Chin from Drooling
Asked by K.P. from New York
on August 17, 2009
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My 5 month old baby is drooling a lot lately from teething and putting everything in his mouth, and he now has a terrible rash on his neck under his chin. It's like a...
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- I agree with Amy S. Aquaphor is awesome!
- My son had something very similar, plus excema from his constant spit up. I washed it with a very gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, a soapless facial cleanser I use) and then...
- When this was happening with my son my doctor told me to use Eucerin moisturizing creme. I know you can get it at Walgreens, and I think it is sold pretty much everyw...
Toddler with Skin Rash
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on September 6, 2008
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Hi - My 2 year old came up with a skin thing tonight. There are about a dozen bites/welts and 10-12 red patches about the size of a quarter all on her body. Mostly her...
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- My friend's daughter is 13 months and is allergic to grapes. She gets a red slightly raised rash on her face, neck, back, & arms. It doesn't itch her. Pops up about...
- Hi J., I'm not a doctor but it sounds a lot like hives. My daughter would get then very often as a young toddler. Her first encounter was at about the same age as y...
- Doubt its Fifths desease, that usually looks like the child has been slapped and it doesn't go away right away and if I remember correctly, I think its a one time deal...
Weird Abdominal Rash Starting at 20 Weeks Pregnancy
Asked by Z.C. from Denver
on August 16, 2009
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Hi-wondering if anyone knows about abdominal rashes during pregnancy. I first got it at 20 weeks, and it would started around naval area, spreading then more to the si...
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- I had heat rash frequently when I was pregnant. It was worse where my clothing rubbed against my skin. The only thing I found that helped was (oddly enough) diaper r...
- Z., Try to cut out dairy for a few days to see if it works. My kids were allergic to dairy so while pregnant I had strange rashes as well when I ate dairy. Hope i...
- I get that rash every time I am pregnant. In fact, I usually figure out I am pregnant because of that dumb rash! It is basically a type of yeast infection. I just make...
My Son Has Red Bumps
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on May 14, 2007
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My son woke up yesterday with weird rash on his belly followed by red spots on the bottom of his belly by the diaper. I brought him to the doctor and he said it was j...
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- J., 9 months of age seems a little early (to me) for your son to have chicken pox. The rash seems to be localized to the abdominal region. To help rid your son of the...
- Usually now children are vaccinated for chicken pox. Has your son recieved that vaccine yet? My son had the same thing and I paniced and took him to the childrens ER. ...
- Well did they have white in the middle?...my son who is now 4 had this real bad rash all over his body it looked like bug bits, thats what I though it was anyways I di...
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...
I Have a Problem...
Asked by S.S. from Utica
on August 19, 2007
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my daughter is 1 yrs old and she has come down with a rash shortly after she has gotten her pox shot and her first mmr her doc doesnt know what the problem is and i ca...
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- I was told a rash is a common side effect of those vaccines. I'm surprised the pediatrician didn't mention that to you! I'd call them again and make sure it is just th...
- Here is a site with some info on rashes after a chicken pox vac. http://www.drpaul.com/library/31DEC1999.html Keep an eye on it, and watch that it goes away.
- Many people have reported side effects from vaccinations, which can appear anywhere from a few hours after to 2 weeks after. The side effects could be anything from cr...
