That he does not have one single allergy to ANYTHING at all. His whole body is covered in peeling skin and scaley rashes. I have tried Everything in the whole world to make it go away. I peel away peices of skin the size of my thumb nail ( or bigger sometimes). I bathe him 1-2 times a day in just warm water (doctors idea). Now hes got swollen lumps on his leg, behind his ear, groin and neck. I dont know what to do. Help
2007-11-13 13:45:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
UM, your doctor is a moron. He may not have an allergy, but a skin condition. You should NEVER peel his skin. Take him to a dermatologist where they'll definitely diagnose him with a skin condition so the poor guy can get treated. The lumps are his lymph nodes from the sounds of things and this is a REALLY serious issue. I'd even consider taking him to the ER tonight to make sure your son isn't suffering from liver or kidney failure. Switch doctors because if he can't even figure out that there's something wrong with your baby, then he shouldn't be practicing at all!
2007-11-13 13:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You already asked this, and you already got the best advice you're going to get on Yahoo! Answers, which is: you need to take your baby to another doctor. Preferably a specialist. And if you're going to have a hard time seeing a different one asap, you should head to an ER.
The bath does not sound like a great idea, and I definitely wouldn't peel it myself. But I AM NOT A DOCTOR, and you really need to see one.
2007-11-13 21:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
You probably shouldnt be bathing your baby that often either. That can cause dry skin also. With babies that young they dont even need to be bathed every day. Every second day is fine. They need their natural oils to nourish their skin. Your doctor definately isnt giving you good enough answers. Try seeing another doctor and they may refer you to a specialist.
2007-11-13 21:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would take him to your nearest Children's Hospital for a complete check-up. They can run more intensive tests than a regular pediatrician. Also, have you tried giving him a bath with baby products made for babies with Eczema? You can get them in the baby aisle in any grocery store.
2007-11-13 21:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try a hollistic Doctor, or a natural doctor. It sounds like mainstream medicine is of no help to you. A hollistic doctor might know how to do some testing that mainstream medicine would not normally do. Also is he breast fed or formula fed? Maybe it is an allergy???
2007-11-13 21:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by autismcaregiver 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
go to a dermatologist
he may have eczema or dermatitis
2007-11-13 21:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by a_hopkins86 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋