Rash on my son?

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

It won't let me load the other two pictures of the side of his face and the back of his legs.

Mar 12, 2014

Sabrina K.

Wauw Raylene you should see a skin specialist! Poor guy!

Mar 12, 2014

Sabrina K.

Okay I just had to google a word since I didn't know the English word! But the first pic looks like something my littlebrother had I few years ago, streptococcus, have he been checked for that?

Mar 12, 2014

Cherry B.

Looks like ringworm.. But I could be wrong :/

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

He hasn't been checked for anything that involves a blood test, our dr just suggests changing his soap and laundry detergent, but we've used the same stuff for 7 years, and he gets a rash every 4-6 months so I don't think it's soap or detergent. :s it's really itchy on his belly but that's the only spot he's itching and he has no fever. I'll have to google streptococcus, is that bacterial or viral?

Mar 12, 2014

Sabrina K.

I'm pretty sure it's bacterial.. but you should definitely make your Dr or a skin specialist give your son a complete check up, I feel so sorry for him being itchy :(

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

Its not ringworm or staph ring worm is in a circular pattern hence the name ring and streptococcus are abscess filled with fluid it looks like hives which is common in children the can be allergic to anything and they haven't built up a immunity to certain things yet you should take him to a dermatologist however to be on the safe side or he can have a allergy test done

Mar 12, 2014

Nacene S.

It looks like a heat rash.

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

We don't have any specialists here just two GP's as it's a small small town, but I can make an apt and see about seeing a specialist.

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

Thanks traci :)

Mar 12, 2014

Pati L.

What about scabies? is he itchy? and is the rash warm?

Mar 12, 2014

Pati L.

A dermatologist will tell you it could be scabies

Mar 12, 2014

Raylene I.

It's not a scabies rash however scabies did run through our area a few months ago. And no the rash isn't any warmer then the rest of his skin.

Mar 12, 2014

Pati L.

My daughter has scabies and its so frustrating she got it at daycare! well the only thing you can do is take her to a derm.

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

Give him a bath in aveeno oatmeal soak and wash his face with old fashioned oats then use eucerin calming cream or eucerin ich relief and if the doctor's are saying they don't know ask for a allergy test so you no what to keep him away from

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

Didn't you say you have taken him to the dr for this more than once if its something contagious I think the dr would have told you that already.

Mar 12, 2014

Roz X.

I am suspicious of doctors who satisfy themselves with a "no clue" diagnosis. Oftentimes MD's do not possess the skills necessary to cure and or treat skin conditions. I would take my son to an experienced, reputable dermatologist as soon as possible. I'd also bring photos for reference. Having seen scabies before, I do agree with Velen.. this does share many similar characteristics. :(

I realize your town is small, but a specialist would be well worth the trip to another town...I assure you.

Mar 12, 2014

Maria D.

He's prob allergic to some kind of food I suggest trying to figure out which food it is.. My mom had the same problem when she was younger ended up being from chips,cheetos,etc.. Anyways try playing around with that.. Hope this helped good luck!

Mar 12, 2014

Roz X.

*sigh* I feel so badly for him. I remember when my son was little. It is very upsetting to see them hurting or uncomfortable. Then again, it does at any age, but when they're so helpless it's especially frustrating. Please, seek a specialist a town over.  Praying.

Mar 12, 2014

Traci L.

I do agree that Doctors don't no everything if they keep saying they don't no go somewhere else

Mar 12, 2014

Shannon M.

Looks like ringworm