Please help, trying to figure out what type of skin problem my six year old has?

Question

I have taken her to two doctors in search of a clear answer and neither really gave me a solid one.They haven't given me a prescription just given me suggestions of over the counter creams, that haven't worked. She has these small red bumps that appear only on her cheeks periodicaly (usually in the spring and summer, hot climate). Sometimes one will turn into a pimple like bump. She says her cheeks do not itch and do not flake but they feel bumpy and dry. I know some of this sounds like eczema but I cannot find any info where it describes these exact symptoms. All types of eczema's itch? I have looked under several different common skin problems for children and really cannot find anything that describes what this is. Does anyone have a child with similar symptoms or suggestions ?

Answer 1

If it's not eczema then...
Maybe a very light case of Prickly heat rash. Includes small, clear blisters usually on the nose & cheeks. It is caused by the production of sweat in a warm environment and plugged sweat glands. This rash is more common when the child is too warm. It gets better on its own. Not harmful and should not require meds if clears up on it's own in 2-3 days.
This is also very common in young children.

Try Webmd.com -Or- Healthline.com

Answer 2

My daughter has something similar and was diagnosed with eczema. They actually said "sensitive skin" before saying a mild form of eczema. They wanted to treat it with patroleum jelly (vasaline) to get rid of the dryness and little red bumps (she has three little red bumps) It has since gone away, but I watch carefully to make sure she is not getting dried out and stays hydrated and moisturized.
I put the vaseline on her at night before she goes to bed and it soaks in at night. works well for her.

Answer 3

Have he doctors actually seen the problem?? If not, next out break take a photo.

Are you taking her to a pediatrician?

Answer 4

Is it around the the nose or mouth area as well? because then it could be impetigo.

Or since you said it occurs when she is in the sun, it could be heat rash, or an allergy.

Answer 5

itx probebly her ry skin and she may be allergic to something. like pollen or pets. like a friend of mine who had a daughter had a similer problem and she was allergic to cats..

Answer 6

She may have Rosacea

Here is a link you can read

http://www.drnase.com/misc_2.htm

Answer 7

Try 'WebMd.com'