My daughter called and is worried about what this may be. I have not seen it, but here is what she described has appeared on my one year old grandson: She said it is on his face and first appeared about a week ago when he got up from his nap. She said it looks like a red rash of some sort, and sometimes looks like it is scaly but she said it is under the skin, you can't feel it and it doesn't seem to bother him. It first appeared near his eye by his cheek on the side he was laying on when taking a nap. A few days later it appeared on the other side. Says she has not changed his diet, she's using the same detergent as always. Does anyone have a clue what this might be? Thanks!
2006-11-22 09:10:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
take him to the doctor, not YA
2006-11-22 09:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by The Key Master 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first thought was ringworm, but if it is under the skin and isn't bothering him (plus if he hasn't been around cats or other kids with a ringworm) then that is probably not it.
I'm a nursing student and from that description, I can't really think of what it is - is she sure there's not something biting him while he is napping?
If they don't go away in a day or so (like over the holidays) or if he continues to get them, she definately needs to take him to the doctor.
2006-11-22 09:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by MissyChele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could just be "chapped" due to the moisture of drool when he was sleeping. You can use any OTC dry skin lotion but the pastes stay on better (I use Eucerin for eczema). If it was eczema or another rash it may irritate him ie itchy. Your daughter can always place an absorbant mat under the grandbaby or even a towel to absorb the moisture. For just chapped skin you don't have to modify soaps or diet. If his "areas" appear infected or bugging the baby it doesn't hurt to contact the pediatrician.
2006-11-22 13:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by doom92556 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds maybe like eczema. It is irritated by heat and moisture. (so it would make sense that is is noticable after a nap the baby has sweat or drool against his skin while napping) Eczema can come and go. I would get an appt to have it checked. There are OTC ointments and presciption ones, but it is best to have it checked to be certain.
2006-11-22 09:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by his temptress 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has he had any fevers? It could be rheumatic. If he doesn't have any other symptoms or hasn't had any unexplained fevers since he was born then it probably isn't anything serious. But, if he has then he probably does need to see a doctor to get checked.
2006-11-22 09:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it look like someone slapped his face? If so, it's probably slap cheek's disease a/k/a Fifths disease. It's a childhood disease like chicken pox but it's not normally dangerous. Nothing to do for it but she probably should take him to his doctor just to be sure. Good luck
2006-11-22 09:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by sassydontpm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he has psoriasis....it's not deadly or anything, but it can become itchy and irritating, not to mention little kids will make fun of him and at his age (well...he sounds young) he probably wont deal well with that...he just needs to go see a dermatologist, but he will be fine.
2006-11-22 09:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by the WOG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the doctor... but it might be an alergic reaction to detergent change to dreft
2006-11-22 09:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply oil to resolve.
2006-11-22 09:14:26 · answer #9 · answered by Sundu4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure but it may be scarlet fever, i'm only twelve but i have seen the condition, you should get him to a doctor, especially since it is spreading
2006-11-22 09:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by Jackie H. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him to the doctor.
2006-11-22 09:12:33 · answer #11 · answered by ncc742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋