Is this eczema or what?

[natalieanderson82]

My 3 year old daughter has eczema just like me.  Well all my life all I have had was the red dry skin and so has my daughter but this past year I have noticed bumps on her.  Now I know that the small bumps on her arms is Keratosis Pilaris, but now she has bigger bumps which i can only describe as clear moles or like water blisters without out the water.  This looks nothing like the Keratosis Pilaris so I am concerned.  Everytime I take her to the doctor they always say its just eczema and to use certain creams to help it.  These bumps dont seem to bother my daughter but they are spreading.  She has them on her chin, underarms, a few on her back, and legs, and her neck too.  She says they dont itch or anything, so I know they are not hurting her but I am still concerned about the spreading.  I would post a picture of them but they look too blurry when I try and take a picture.  Please someone help me out here.  Thank you!
Natalie Anderson

[natalieanderson82]

You can pop them?  They dont look like they have anything any them.  And with so many of them would popping them be a good thing?  Thanks again for the help.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For molluscum mostly no treatment is required because the lesions often disappear by themselves and heal without scarring unless infected by bacteria. Apart from the treatment options mentioned before, other topical agents like podophyllotoxin cream, cantharidin and imiquimod can also be used and you can discuss about these with her pediatrician or dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[DrAttili]

Dear Natalie,

I can totally understand your concern. The soft white core of the lesions can be squeezed out of individual lesions and that usually gets rid of them. It is usually not that painful and you might want to try that, if you don't want to subject your little girl to cryotherapy or imiquimod. Wart paints available over the counter, can also help. The lesions will go away on their own in most cases, but takes time.


Regards

Dr.Sasi Attili

[natalieanderson82]

I took my daughter in yesterday and found out it is Molluscum contagiosum.  they told me they could freeze them off or use a topical cream that is commonly used in chemo therapeutic procedures.  Her dr said with her being so young that it is up to me if i want to use the cream and I dont.  I also dont want to freeze them off either cause it would hurt her and there are so many.   I have looked up home remedies that i plan on trying soon.  One being apple cidar vinegar and the other tea tree oil.  Hopefully one will work.  My daughter is only 3 but kids at her day care pick on her about it and the teachers were concerned so I am trying to get rid of them.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thank you.

[DrAttili]

Please post some pictures and I should be able to help.


Regards

Dr.Sasi Attili
Consultant Dermatologist

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be molluscum contagiosum which presents as multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug. Molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign, self limiting viral infection of the skin. It generally affects children and typically occurs in the 2-5 age group. Treatment includes physical destruction or manual extrusion of the lesions, cryotherapy, and curettage.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.