My 2 year old daughter has had a rash for 17 days now. It looks similar to scabies but the doctors tell me it is not. The first doctor said it was viral. The second doctor said it was most definitely NOT viral and did an allergy test. It came back showing that she had a low allergy toward dust and peanuts. The nurse who told me the results said that it is not uncommon for many people to come back with a low allergy toward those two things. She said it is unlikely that it is causing her rash. She has no other symptoms. She hasn't had even a cold in months. She seems perfectly healthy except for this rash that starts to get a little better and then flares up again. I have an appointment for her to see a dermatologist but that's not for another 2 1/2 weeks. I really hope that someone might have an answer to my worry. If you know what this could be ... please tell me. Thanks and God bless!
2007-01-26 09:10:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
The rash is everywhere but her face, back and underwear area. They are bumps that itch. It really does look like the pictures of scabies I've seen on the internet.
2007-01-26 09:23:37 · update #1
Sorry to be a downer but allergy tests don't test everything and what she's allergic to might not be one of the things they test for. Sometimes it's good old trial and error... I used to break out in rashes (and at one point hives) when I used to work in a doctor's office. Turns out it was the Peace Lillies we had in every corner of the office (gifts for secretary's day from the sweet doc we worked for). They went away, and so did my rashes. The dermatoligist told me she had no idea what was causing them, but asked me if anything had changed in my enviornment. Maybe you should look to that. Also, have you changed soaps, detergents, new foods, anything with her? Good luck, I hope you find your answer easier than I found mine!
2007-01-26 09:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ring Ring Ring Bananaphone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughters and I have really sensitive skin. We get rashes easily. We cannot use any laundry detergent with scent, no fabric softener, etc. All soap has to be hypo-allergenic. No bubble bath, ever!
This may not be what your little one has, but it may help to try it. One of my girls had Fifth's Disease several times. Now that she is 25, she gets rashes after bathing or even when she perspires. My 21 year old has rosecea like rashes on her face.
Food allergies can be problems for some people.
When my older daughter had Fifth's, it would seem to come and go, but never go all the way away for months.
Make sure your daughter gets enough omega-3 fatty acids, like fish or flax oil.
2007-01-26 17:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look into what is different between before she had the rash and now. like, did you change laundry detergent?,is she wearing new clothes or bedding? are you feeding her new foods? get the idea? something that you are doing or is new is bothering her and you need to find out what by eliminating everything since she got the rash and then introducing only 1 thing a week till the rash shows up again. and then you will know what is causing it.
2007-01-26 17:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be chlorine from pool water. does she go swimming to an indoor pool? she could be allergic to that, because there are all sorts of chemicals in it. especially if her skin is sensitive.
i had a rash similar to your daughter's when i was around 8-9, and the doctor gave me some allergy medicine. i think it was Reactine syrup for kids. but i'm not totally sure because it was so long ago. i don't wanna lead your daughter in the wrong direction, so i wouldn't recommend buying that before you go to a doctor.
ps: I wish you and your daughter all the best.
2007-01-26 17:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Firecracker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be any number of things, my son got a similar rash and it was his formula we were giving him. What you would want to try is go get some topical hydrocortizone and see if that helps.if it does there is something in contact with her skin that is causing the rash, if not then it is probally either something she is eating or putting in her mouth. Also if the rash is in the diaper area you might want to try switching diaper brands my son had a problem with that as well.
2007-01-26 17:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you live in Massacusetts make an appointment at Childrens Hospital ln Boston.. They see more in a week than the average Doctor see's in six months..They are very good. Don't wait 'till the poor kid get's an infection from scratching..Poor thing, give a call....
2007-01-26 17:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My youngest brother used to break out in rashes early in his childhood. We eventually found out that he was highly sensitive to most laundry detergents and dryer sheets. There's no telling until you see the dermatologist, but you might try washing your daughter's clothes with a mild soap and no other chemicals.
2007-01-26 17:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What does the rash look like?
It could be psoriasis. My daughter has it. Had the same exact reaction from 2 different doctors too.
2007-01-26 17:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to be more specific. Where is the rash? What does it look like? Is it itchy? Do the bumps contain water?
2007-01-26 17:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by pamomof4 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the spots are flat, oval, a little flakey, it is a virus, and harmless. My pediatrician said no other rash has oval spots. See my link.
Pityriasis rosea is going around.
2007-01-26 17:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋