1-YR OLD SUFFERING WITH BODY RASH IS IT ECZEMA

[lala562]

I AM VERY CONCERNED MY BABY GIRL JUST TURNED 1 AND SHE HAS HAD A RASH ALL OVER HER BODY FOR MONTHS NOW I TOOK HER TO THE DOCTORS AND THEY JUST TELL ME ITS EXCESSIVE DRY SKIN TO PUT CORTIZONE CREAM ON HER, BUT IT DOESNT WORK SHE HAS A VERY SEVERE RASH THAT LEAVES HER WITH RUFF DRY SPOTS AND SCABES ALL OVER HER PORE LITTLE BODY, DOES ANY 1 HAVE SOME INFORMATION THAT CAN BE USEFUL TO ME BEING THAT SHES A BABY AS FAR AS TREATMENT???

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be atopic dermatitis or eczema. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Allergic reaction can occur to strong soaps, Solvents, chemicals, certain foods, food additives, plants, metals, cosmetics, even urine and faeces of some animals (dust mites).

Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. If the symptoms persist then antihistaminics and topical steroids may be needed for which I suggest you to consult a dermatologist.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[emsybaby]

if you're so worried why havent you taken her back until they give you something that works?? sometimes you have to be very persistant, and not every treatment works on every person