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child has rash on palms of hands and feet,
by ticked, Jul 03, 2006 12:00AM
I was wondering if anyones child has this happen. It happened around the same time last year and I was told first it was flea bites, than i was told it was bug bites than i was told it was eczema, They start out rash like and look a little *****, so a little white in the middle. She has a big one on her foot like last year than a bunch of little ones all over her hands. They itch and last year she itched them so much they spred, i assume that is why they called it eczema. I dont know. Could she be allergic to the grass??? that is the only thing that I can think of because its all over her feet too.. I would say the sun but the sun on her feet? I just dont understand this its all over and its identicle to last year and it stayed the whole summer.
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What medications have been given as yet for her complaints? Could you describe the rash?
Have you see a pediatrician for her complaints?
It could be eczema precipitated by sweating - during sun exposure.
Hi,
'Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.
They do not cure eczema, but are highly effective in controlling or suppressing symptoms in most cases.
For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).
Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.
Light therapy using ultraviolet light can help control eczema. UVA is mostly used, but UVB and Narrow Band UVB are also used. Ultraviolet light exposure carries its own risks, particularly eventual skin cancer from exposure.
The first and primary recommendation is that people suffering from eczema shouldn't use detergents of any kind on their skin unless absolutely necessary.
Dermatological recommendations in choosing a soap generally include:
* Avoid harsh detergents or drying soaps
* Choose a soap that has an oil or fat base; a "superfatted" goat milk soap is best
* Use an unscented soap
* Patch test your soap choice, by using it only on a small area until you are sure of its results
* Use a non-soap based cleanser
* Use plain yogurt instead of soap'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
Let us know if you need any further information.
Do consult your doctor about this too.
Keep us posted on how she is doing and if you have any other doubts.
Regards.