My daughters skin has rashes, why?

Question

My daughter is 21 months old. She has rashes on the back of her hands and on the back of her legs where her knee is. I have no clue what it is and it looks like its spreading. She is always itching it so I know it must be uncomfortable. I bathe her daily and have started putting hydrocortisone on the area. Shes had them for about 5 months, Any suggestions to what I should put on it or what it is would be great.

Answer 1

it is probably eczema, which is horribly itchy and tends to bleed, making it very painful for anyone, espeically young kids.
To help with dryness, these creams, such as Eucerin, Nivea, Cethaphil Moisturizing Cream, or Lubriderm, should be used every day, even when the eczema isn't flaring-up!
Apply right after baths within 3 minutes (and after the steroid creams) to help trap in moisture and throughout the day as needed. For severely dry skin, try using an ointment, such as Aquaphor. Alternative lubricants that some parents find useful include Hydrolatum and Vanicream. Many experts recommend avoiding moisturizing lotions, as they often don't work as well as a cream or ointment.
Steroid Creams
These are the main treatments for atopic dermatitis when it flares up, and should be applied right after baths (and before a lubricant) and again during the day as directed. When the rash improves, cut back on how often you are using it and then stop until the rash flares up again.
Avoid using prescription steroid creams on the face or in the diaper area, unless specifically instructed to do so. An over the counter 1% Hydrocortisone cream is safer in these areas.
For severe cases of eczema, a steroid ointment may be more effective than a cream.
If your child's eczema improves when he is on a steroid and then quickly flares up again when you stop, it may help to use a 'step down' strategy where you taper the use of the steroid and use it less often, for example every other day and then 2-3 times a week, before finally stopping it. Or use a less potent steroid, like over the counter hydrocortizone after using a prescription strength steroid like Cutivate or Elocon.
You might also ask your doctor about one of the newer non-steroidal medications, like Protopic or Elidel.

Answer 2

rashes have many different etiologies or "causes of".
it can be something as minor as the laundry soap you use to something she's breathing to viral or bacterial infections to diseases of the liver or kidney's just to name a few. it is rather best to seek out a doctor's opinion since your daughter is so young. i would advise not to apply anything unless the doctor suggests doing so. if the rash has not resolved after a week to 9 days on the hydrocortisone, it's time for a specialist to rule out issues that may be related.

i wish you both well. p.s. have you tried giving her benadryl?

Answer 3

After 5 months she should see a physician. It could be any
number of things. That the rash is on the back of her hands
and the back of her knees is puzzling. Is she playing with any
one thing? Something seems to be getting on these particular areas. The best of luck.

Answer 4

Rashes have a large number of causes, and to the unpracticed eye they can all look alike. If she has no fever, has no pain anywhere, and has no trouble breathing, it could just be caused by a local irritant. Take photographs of it, and circle it with a pen to have an objective measurement for its spread. Point it out to her doctor when she has her next physical.

Answer 5

what kind of soap are you using in the tub? any change in laundry soap or diet? sometimes if my daughter takes a bubble bath or even just washes and the soap doesn't come off all the way she will break out. Many of the soaps that are designed for children to use typically cause them to break out due to the parfume and dyes.

Answer 6

My middle daughter has eczema, and that is where hers appears most often. The doctor will have to put her on a topical steroid initially...if it's what's going on. And it sounds like it is.

Answer 7

rash in this age had different diagnosis.
they must be examined had if indicated further investigation applied.
the best for your daughter is a pediatrician visit.

Answer 8

What are you doing on the computer? Get to the doctor right now! She might be allergic to something or even a sign of cancer. I suggest you ask her doctor about it.

Answer 9

check with the druggist as what cream to put on the rash
try some baby lotion if you have it now=she might be allergic to the soap you are using=best to have Dr see her as soon as you can=good luck

Answer 10

definately tell her doctor