Rash on my son?

Mar 13, 2014

Maressa H.

Everyone on here is suggesting it looks like something different. He needs to be taken to an ER right away so they can tell you what it is. Something as severe as that shouldn't be taken care of by "switching his bed sheets" or something. It needs to be investigated. Poor guy I hope he's doing alright :)

Mar 13, 2014

Eva D.

Looks like hives to me!

Mar 13, 2014

Kait C.

Maybe some food he's allergic too? My mom got tested for stuff and they put swabs of it on her forearm and she foundout she was EXTREMELY allergic to dust and horses lol, maybe get that done? Try changing his snacks to all natural but good stuff maybe food from like Trader Joes (if you have one of those stores where you're from, its basically like an all natural food store). Buy new body wash and maybe new bedsheets. Maybe he gets it from his school?

Mar 13, 2014

Kathy K.

Good luck. also when he goes to bed put him in a light pair of pajamas to let his skin breathe and have air flow. believe me he will feel better. if you can get by with him not going outside keep him in same pajamas but put cetaphil cream on him many times during the day. I hope this helps. sometimes its hard being a mom but you both will get through this.

Mar 13, 2014

Kathy K.

I think it might be excema. my 6 year old son and I both have it. it also has its moments when it flares up. you need to give him a bath and use aveeno soap on him b ut don't use a wash cloth on him please just use your hands rinse well. as soon as you get him out of tub don't dry him off use cetaphil lotion on him use it generously rub in well. take him to a dermatologist. I think that it excema and he may need a steroid cream because he has a very bad flare up.

Mar 13, 2014

Brianne S.

It looks like eczema. The only reason why I say that is because my eczema looks like that on me. I get flare ups pending on stress and diet. Eczema comes and goes every seven years. Did you have eczema when you were pregnant? Use Eucerin's body wash and lotion, it's helps me so much!

Mar 13, 2014

Lisa W.

Definitely looks like hives to me poor baby.

Mar 12, 2014

Shannon M.

Looks like ringworm

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

I do agree that Doctors don't no everything if they keep saying they don't no go somewhere else

Mar 12, 2014

Roz X.

*sigh* I feel so badly for him. I remember when my son was little. It is very upsetting to see them hurting or uncomfortable. Then again, it does at any age, but when they're so helpless it's especially frustrating. Please, seek a specialist a town over.  Praying.

Mar 12, 2014

Maria D.

He's prob allergic to some kind of food I suggest trying to figure out which food it is.. My mom had the same problem when she was younger ended up being from chips,cheetos,etc.. Anyways try playing around with that.. Hope this helped good luck!

Mar 12, 2014

Roz X.

I am suspicious of doctors who satisfy themselves with a "no clue" diagnosis. Oftentimes MD's do not possess the skills necessary to cure and or treat skin conditions. I would take my son to an experienced, reputable dermatologist as soon as possible. I'd also bring photos for reference. Having seen scabies before, I do agree with Velen.. this does share many similar characteristics. :(

I realize your town is small, but a specialist would be well worth the trip to another town...I assure you.

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

Didn't you say you have taken him to the dr for this more than once if its something contagious I think the dr would have told you that already.

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

Give him a bath in aveeno oatmeal soak and wash his face with old fashioned oats then use eucerin calming cream or eucerin ich relief and if the doctor's are saying they don't know ask for a allergy test so you no what to keep him away from

Mar 12, 2014

Pati L.

My daughter has scabies and its so frustrating she got it at daycare! well the only thing you can do is take her to a derm.

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

It's not a scabies rash however scabies did run through our area a few months ago. And no the rash isn't any warmer then the rest of his skin.

Mar 12, 2014

Pati L.

A dermatologist will tell you it could be scabies

Mar 12, 2014

Pati L.

What about scabies? is he itchy? and is the rash warm?

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

Thanks traci :)

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

We don't have any specialists here just two GP's as it's a small small town, but I can make an apt and see about seeing a specialist.

Mar 12, 2014

Nacene S.

It looks like a heat rash.

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

Its not ringworm or staph ring worm is in a circular pattern hence the name ring and streptococcus are abscess filled with fluid it looks like hives which is common in children the can be allergic to anything and they haven't built up a immunity to certain things yet you should take him to a dermatologist however to be on the safe side or he can have a allergy test done

Mar 12, 2014

Sabrina K.

I'm pretty sure it's bacterial.. but you should definitely make your Dr or a skin specialist give your son a complete check up, I feel so sorry for him being itchy :(