Hi All- I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar situation and if they can give me any idea of what I might be dealing with. My daughter (15 mths) has a rash on her face. It started out as a couple of small blister like pimples under one eye. When it began to get red and inflamed looking I took her to the dr. He said it was probably bacterial and gave me a bacterial cream. After 3 days it didnt look better, in fact, it looked worse. I went back to the dr and he said if it wasnt bacterial it was probably viral. He prescribed an anti-viral topical cream which seemed at first to work, but then the rash began to spread. In the morning it looks pretty good and I think "OK, its going away" but by the afternoon it looks bad again and often looks worse. It is now under her eye, across her nose, around the bottom of her nose and around her mouth. It doesnt itch or seem to bother her at all. For the most part, she is oblivious. In the meantime, I have made an appt for next tuesday with a ped. dermatologist, but it is driving me crazy at this point. Also, I read an article about juvenile arthritis that said it is sometimes accompanied by a rash that seems OK in the morning but is worse by late afternoon/evening. Does anyone have a child with JA. My father and sister both have rheumatoid diseases so I am seriously worried about the possibility of JA. Does this sound at all fasmiliar. Does anyone have a clue as to what this might be.
Thanks to everyone for your advice. Impetigo and other common rashes have been ruled out, especially because she does not have any itching. Detergents, as well, have been ruled out because the morning is the best time and I use the same detergent for her clothes as well as sheets and it is only on her face. A food allergy is still a possibility, although I would expect the rash to appear in other places as well if it is something she is ingesting, but I dont know. As I said, I have an appt on Tueday and will let everyone know the outcome. Thanks again.
Well ladies, it turns out my daughter has a type of dermatitis extremely common in babies. There is no known cause for the rash, but a non-steroidal cream is applied and it take 6-8 weeks to get rid of. So all that worrying for nothing. Do keep in mind though that this type of dermatitis (periorofacial, meaning facial opening) starts around the eyes, nose or mouth.
Take her off ALL dairy. If that doesn't clear it up then try wheat next. All the creams will just cover the symptoms of food allergy/sensitivity. You need to find out what she is reacting to and getting it out of her diet. I deal with these kids all the time and most often milk products (casein) is the culprit. You can also look into NAET treatment. Stay away from scratch tests, they don't work on most and especially children this young.
maybe it sounds like eczema, or an allergic reaction to something. has she been eating something that she hadn't before? or used a new bottle/cup? or have you tried something new in the food--seasoning, oil? it could be a chemical reaction to something you're using, ie cleaning product, soaps, perfumes. Eczema is normally a trait of some sort of food sensitivity/allergy and can get triggered by outside exposures. it turned out to be strawberry's for my dd and exposures to scented things. i can't bathe her in johnson's products, but can use aveeno lightly scented or burt bees. gotta use sensitive skin laundry detergent, ie ALL--just as a precaution. dr advised to use cetaphil or aquaphor/eucerin (same thing really) after showers.
funy enough, i used to get break outs on my skin...i stopped using perfumes on my skin or scented lotions and its cleared up. and cetaphil works great too!! not vaseline like the aquaphor. things you learn when dealing with ur child's issues. good luck. :)
I had two sons who had sensitive skin. I would look at all the soaps and detergents. For laundry, All Free and Clear or Amway's SA8 have worked for me. For washing, I would not use bubble bath or other additives. My boys grew up with Safeguard soap, and my granddaughter, who is a redhead with very sensitive skin, has good luck with Aveeno and Eucerin products. Neither the boys nor I can wear anything with polyester. We break out in a serious rash, particularly if the weather is hot. I hope some of these things will help.
It sounds like eczema to me. Both my daughter (16 mos) and I have it and it usually starts out as a rash of tiny clear blisters. It is irritated by water (especially hot water), sun, or heat, and looks worse when the skin gets really dry. My dermatologist told me to use Eucerin or Aquaphor. You can get both over the counter if you want to give it a try. Here's a link with some photos so you can compare your daughter's rash: https://www.google.com/health/ref/Eczema
I have no clue, as this is not my specialty....but i would be sure to mention the arthritis article (maybe even bring it with you) to the dermatologist. I'm sure they know this, but sometimes it helps if you tell them the family history; it might make them consider it more strongly when trying to make a diagnosis.
Treating a systemic problem with a topical treatment- won't work- what is she eating? Something she is allergic to, get her diet checked out- the International Chiroparcatic Pediatric Assoc will refer you to someone in your area.
best,k
Did the doctor rule out impetigo? It is a common skin infection in children that begins with small blisters. Scratching it spreads it. Once the blisters break, they usually crust over with a honey or brown sugar colored crust. It is caused by bacteria (that is normally on the skin) that gets in through a break in the skin (sometimes you don't notice the "break" in the skin as it is tiny tiny tiny, not an obvious scratch or anything).
It sounds to me like impetigo. My daughter has out brakes of it off and on for the last 1 1/2yrs. It's VERY hard to get rid of. You have to put the creme on them everyday at least two times a day. The fact that your daughter is 15 months, is going to make it hard to get rid of, cause it's itchy and she scratches it, and then spreads it. It took me months to get rid of the first outbreak of it, and then right after we moved about a month and half ago, she got it again. It's all over her face and neck. Acouple spots on her legs, and arms.
Makes sure to keep her nails clipped short, and wash her hands as often as you can, and put the meds on the spots where she has it. oh and wash her bedding as often as possible. My daughter rubs her face all over her pillow.
Hope this helps!
Dear D.,
It sounds to me that she may have a form of eczema. A lot of doctors do not know much about this condition, but I have it also and it sounds a lot like my problem. Maybe you can find a pediatric dermatologist. They would know what to give her! I use a cream called "CLOBETASOL" and it Works and pretty fast at clearing it up! It will take a day or two, but first sign of a return, which eczema will do, start re-applying! You are in my prayers and i hope God leads you to a solution! God bless you both!
Sincerely,
Kathy N.
D., you may want to go to your local health food store and see what they suggest. Some stores have resourse manuals that give suggestions. They do not replace doctors, some times their assistance helps.
The dr ruled out bacterial and viral, did he say anything about fungal? My past experience, these are the main 3 things that cause similar symptoms
Have you been keeping a food diary to determine her condition after she eats. If she is still on breast milk, do you have a diary of what you have been eating?
Good Luck!
My daughter had the same thing I think it has to do with something they eat in her case I stopped giving her oatmeal and it seems to have worked also she had something called roseolla which is a viral bacteria and it starts with a fever for a few days and then the rsh breaks out but that was all over her body but just the face I think it has to do with what they eat or when they rub their hands on their face while they are eating
What kind of detergent are you using on her sheets, washcloths, etc? It could be something as simple as contact dermatitis? Look it up on babycenter.com...I just did and many other children seemed to have the same thing with many different conclusions......all the best to you.
Is it her laundry detergent on her pillow?
As for arthritis, avoid or limit these foods to see a decrease in arthritis symptoms:
White bread/flour
Dairy products
Nightshades (white potato, tomato, eggplant, peppers).
Good luck!
