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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
deficiencies of the blood resulting in eczema
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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deficiencies of the blood resulting in eczema
by arulchelvam, Dec 20, 2002 12:00AM
My child was born with rashes or eczema since he was born. The rashes and redness gradually cleared from his face, but it remained in hi arms and his calf area in both legs, sometimes it appears in the upper chest.
He is now 11, we have treated him with cotezones and other over the counter remedies but they don't seem to work.
Sometimes he complains that there is pain in his muscles in the calf area and in the arms and in some ocassions his feet apparently are too hot.
We have seen a few doctors, but most have dismissed it with passing with age. We have a done a blood check and it appeared that he had high "egg" in his blood and a doctor felt this probably occured since Mum ate quite a few eggs during pregnancy.
Every night my son prefers to have his leg massaged or scratched before he sleeps.
I think his problem is with his liver or the health of his blood.
My son is of asian descent and we lived in Japan for the last 11 years and eczema is quite a common occurence in children in Japan.
I do feel that I can do more to help him, I also feel that he is slow to grow and since he is almost 12 he is still losing his milk teeth.
This rashes become more acute when he gets asthma attacks, but the attacks occur once or twice in 3 months period.
Please provide me with the proper way and guidance to attend to this problem.
I also understand that there are some product being sold by a U.S. company (Manitec) that the drugs are organic and they help mend and perfect the immune syatem rather than treat the condition directly.
Thanking You
He is now 11, we have treated him with cotezones and other over the counter remedies but they don't seem to work.
Sometimes he complains that there is pain in his muscles in the calf area and in the arms and in some ocassions his feet apparently are too hot.
We have seen a few doctors, but most have dismissed it with passing with age. We have a done a blood check and it appeared that he had high "egg" in his blood and a doctor felt this probably occured since Mum ate quite a few eggs during pregnancy.
Every night my son prefers to have his leg massaged or scratched before he sleeps.
I think his problem is with his liver or the health of his blood.
My son is of asian descent and we lived in Japan for the last 11 years and eczema is quite a common occurence in children in Japan.
I do feel that I can do more to help him, I also feel that he is slow to grow and since he is almost 12 he is still losing his milk teeth.
This rashes become more acute when he gets asthma attacks, but the attacks occur once or twice in 3 months period.
Please provide me with the proper way and guidance to attend to this problem.
I also understand that there are some product being sold by a U.S. company (Manitec) that the drugs are organic and they help mend and perfect the immune syatem rather than treat the condition directly.
Thanking You
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 20, 2002 12:00AM
, Dec 20, 2002 12:00AM
I'm afraid I can't associate all these symptoms with one condition.
Eczema causes itching and scaliness but not muscle pain. The pains may be "growing pains" (whatever they are) but you'll need to ask a redular doctor or pediatrician about that.
Eczema is hereditary. It isn't an allergy or infection. It does not represent immune problems. I can't think of an association with slow growth or delyaed tooth loss either. You'll need to ask a general physician about those as well. I'm afraid I don't know the significance of "egg in the blood." If it refers to fat or cholesterol, that too is not generally part of eczema.
Cortisone and other creams can suppress eczema but not cure it. If a cream makes the spots go away, and then they come back, that really is the best you can do. I think you should consult a dermatologist and follow his or her advice.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Eczema causes itching and scaliness but not muscle pain. The pains may be "growing pains" (whatever they are) but you'll need to ask a redular doctor or pediatrician about that.
Eczema is hereditary. It isn't an allergy or infection. It does not represent immune problems. I can't think of an association with slow growth or delyaed tooth loss either. You'll need to ask a general physician about those as well. I'm afraid I don't know the significance of "egg in the blood." If it refers to fat or cholesterol, that too is not generally part of eczema.
Cortisone and other creams can suppress eczema but not cure it. If a cream makes the spots go away, and then they come back, that really is the best you can do. I think you should consult a dermatologist and follow his or her advice.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
