I have a 10 month old son, he lately has had little reddish bumps around his face...????

Question

Could it be heat rash?

Answer 1

could be heat rash, could be measles take him to a medical professional and get it checked out

Answer 2

Heat Rash
Sure, the aerobics class was fun, and you worked up a nice sweat. But now it seems you've developed a rash, and your skin feels prickly all the time. Probably both the rash and the pricklies come from sweating--and that means you have heat rash, also known as prickly heat. Heat rash occurs because sweat ducts become plugged and sweat leaks into the skin instead of out of it. But the good news is that its easy to treat.

How do you know that your rash is prickly heat, as opposed to eczema, an allergic reaction or hives? "If you look at it very closely, you'll see little red dots," says W. Larry Kenney, Ph.D., associate professor of applied physiology at the Laboratory for Human Performance Research at Pennsylvania State University in University Park. "These are sweat glands that have become inflamed at the opening. With further exposure to heat, there will also be a prickly 'pins and needles' sensation on the skin, which is why it is called prickly heat."

Cool off. "Since prickly heat occurs when the sweat ducts are blocked and sweat leaks into the skin, the only way to reverse it is to be in a situation where there is no sweating for a while," says Norman Levine, M.D., chief of dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Health Sciences Center in Tucson. Cool off, he suggests, by spending as much time as possible in an air-conditioned building for a day or two.

Wear loose clothing. Be selective about the clothing you wear and heat rash may vanish, according to Dr. Kenney. "Anything that will wick moisture away from the body and keep the skin dry will discourage heat rash." Whether you're recovering from heat rash or trying to avoid it, Dr. Kenney suggests that you "choose loose clothing made from cotton or polypropylene and avoid nylon, polyester or any tight-fitting clothes." This is especially important during the summer months.

Wash with mild soaps. To avoid the worst of heat rash, "wash with a mild, antibacterial soap," suggests Rodney Basler, M.D., a dermatologist and assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. "I would recommend Dial or Lever 2000, followed by a thorough rinsing and drying."

Answer 3

Probally a food allergy. At 10 months of age there are still many foods that can't be tolerated. Omit fruits and fruit juices for a couple of days. Some culprits could be strawberries, orange juice is very acidic.

Don't use adult strengh juices. And infants digestive track aren't developed enough to process some foods so be aware to use strained foods made for your babies age. And if are trying table food at this young age you can cause upset stomachs and excess gas.

unlikely measles if he has had his shots. and heat is more so on the fanny then the face. Unless he has light skin and you live in a very hot climate.

Hope you find the answer to help him out.

Good luck............

Anna M.

Answer 4

It sounds like heat rash to me. I would just keep an eye on it to see if it gets worse. If he starts to run a fever with it or starts acting different then I would call his doctor.

Answer 5

It may be heat rash, but a lot of babies get that when there are still under two years old.

Answer 6

If the weather in your area is in 80's with or without humidity, this will cause a "heat rash"...

Use baby powder on the area and keep him cool... Goldbond works best vs. Johnson and Johnson...

Answer 7

Our two year old has rash on both cheeks on his face. The dermatologist says that it is exyzima. He just has sensitive skin. My advice is to see your PCP.

Answer 8

Aply some Desitine or Corn Starch around the area and take him to his Peditician.

Answer 9

its possible that it could be a heat rash but he might also be allergic to something

Answer 10

This is considered either baby acne kinda like teenagers get or it might just be skin irritation especially if he sucks his thumb/ fingers/ pacifier a lot.