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Eczema Elbow Crease
Does anyone's toddler have bumps on arms/torso?
My 21 month old has some skin-colored, raised bumps all over his elbow crease and some on his torso. He's had them about 2 weeks, no other symptoms such as fever, itching , etc. He's had his chickenpox vaccine, we haven't changed detergents recently, he doesn't go to day care or interact with a lot of other kids.....
We just got back from the base clinic and the Dr. said it looked viral and to wait a few more weeks to see what happens. Said it does not look like eczema because it is on the torso also and is not red........does anyone else's child have these bumps? What did you do???
Yep! My 19 month old and I are going through the same thing. I had them first, then she got them. There is three other people in this house and no one else has them.
Ours are tiny red bumps on our legs and arms, and torso. I have some on my face as well.
We went to the doctor and she said it's a contact rash... We haven't switched to anything new either... No others symptoms other than they are there... She gave us some Hydrocortozone (sp) cream and that's it.... I've had mine for a month now... They won't go away!! She said it's the perfect time of year for skin problems... I put lotion on my daughter everyday, so I don't see why it would be from the cold weather??
I hope he gets better!
What to Use for Eczema to Help Relieve Itching and Other Symptoms
Having a skin disease change your life tremendously. You become more self-conscious and you are acutely aware of itching, burning and negative sensations. When your body breaks out into red pustules and pimples bumps it can greatly disrupt your life. The physical itching sensation can delay sleep. Psychologically you can feel uncomfortable at your job or in school. Often you can get more short-tempered because you just are not feeling well from the constant sensation of itchiness. It can often appear in creases such as the back of the knees and the elbows. Some people get pustules that secrete fluid. In addition to the body creases it can also occur on the chest, legs arms, and neck. Kids often will get a disorder called facial atopic dermatitis and you'll see that the eczema photos have bright redness on their cheeks.
Some of the symptoms of eczema involve skin flaking, dryness sometimes soreness. There can be a lot of causes for eczema but some of the most common include allergic responses, dietary deficiencies, reactions to strong cold or hot weather, and genetics. Fortunately there are ways to alleviate the itching and eruptions to make the body more comfortable.
One of the best treatments for eczema is coconut oil. It makes your skin soft and supple and supplies missing ingredients. Often people avoid using oil for fear they will break out, but eczema is a dry skin condition that benefits from oil.
Mashed papaya seeds are used in India and other countries on the skin. It is used for mitigating the dermatitis symptoms.
Oatmeal baths are used for chicken pox but they also are helpful for dermatitis. You can mix oatmeal and water to make a paste that you can apply to your skin. Do not scrub your skin as that would be be an irritant.
Another popular natural treatment is the use of aloe vera. It can be obtained in gel purchased at health food stores or directly from the cut leaves. It is used too relieve itching and inflammation. Some people drink the juice as well for health benefits to their system.
Be sure to immediately apply a good oil or moisturizer after getting out of the shower. Avoid using products with perfumes or fragrances. Don't wear clothing that has a scratching action on your body when you move.
For moderate to severe cases your doctor can prescribe both a strong moisturizing ointment as well as a cortisone cream to relieve the inflammatory response.
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