Can there be rashes linked to Autism?

Question

My 19 month son has autism and also has a rash that has lasted for a month now. In the beginning it was so severe we took him to the hospital. We have been in and out of doctors offices and they keep telling my it is poison sumac. I don't believe it is, he hasn't been around any. We have tried everything to make it better but it's just getting worst. They put him on Keflex and a steriod, which caused him to have hallucenations, so I took him off it. There is nothing else they can do. I have heard from some people that it's common for autism children to get rashes. Does anyone know anything about this????

Thanks!

Answer 1

I have a dear and close friend who has a severely autistic son. I have never heard of a rash being linked to autism, but stranger things have happened! It could very well be something in his everyday surroundings that he is allergic to and keeps coming into contact with and making the rash worse instead of it getting better and going away. It could also be a food allergy of some sort, and addative or something in some of the foods that he is eating that could keep causing the rash to get worse. It could also be his diapers, diaper cream, soap he is using at bath time..ect. New allergies can develop at anytime with children that young, and as well as adults too. I would sit down and go through just about anything and everything that you could possibly think of, and maybe start changing some things, like giving him only organic foods, and using organic soaps and things at bath time, and as well as to do laundry with and see if any of that helps. If I were you I would also look up the absolute best dermatologist in your area and call to make an appointment and maybe even have the doctor take a small culture of the rash to have it tested to see if they can figure out what it is so maybe they can figure out what is causing it. I wish you the absolute best of luck with everything. I will be praying for you.

Answer 2

19 months old and he has autism ..who diagnosed him at 19 months Donald Duck !

Answer 3

is someone else getting into poison sumac and touching him? my son has eczema, and i know thats not the same, but you could take him to a different doctor.

Answer 4

yes i know bob marley is my son mwahahahahaha cheese forever

Answer 5

my nephew has autism but he doesn't get rashes often...although there are many diff things related to autism such as gastrointestinal problems, allergies and other things...my GUESS is that he is probably allergic to something around the house...my nephew is VERY allergic to mosquito bites....he once got bit on the cheek and his eye swelled shut...keep trying good luck!

Answer 6

The one thing I have learned about Autism is, expect the unexpected.

Does he see a DAN doctor? They may be able to shed some light on his rashes.

Good luck with your little boy, the first year after diagnosis is tough, but you will get through it and you will see a light at the end of this all.

Your son will amaze you in ways you never thought possible!

And I wouldn't pay any attention to "Drastic w***e Bag" as someone with that as their handle isn't worth your time.

Answer 7

You are doing a great job with immersing your son in what he needs, therapy.  I have 2 autistic spectrum sons diagnosed by a pediatric neurologist at ages 25months and 9 months.  We have been to Dr. Greenspan and Kennedy krieger and they are both quickdraw on the diagnosis, and our therapy schedule is like yours.

Try your local autism chapter, great resource.  Also get some reading material from AAPC autism asperger publishing company http://www.asperger.net

And for an idea of where your son's functioning on the spectrum is

http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html

Note: it will improve drastically over the next few years

Have you got a good OT through EI for the sensory issues?

And I can answer your question intelligently.  Autism is an autoimmune disorder where the body is attacking itself.  Therefore children with autism are prone to other autoimmune disorders.  This would include eczema, and allergies.  My suggestion is to get your son into a pediatric dermatologist, and a pediatric allergist.  When you call do not accept an initial appointment time by the scheduler, receptionist, person.  Ask to speak directly with a specialist, or have the specialist return your call.  If you go through the scheduler, they will be scheduling him sometime next year.

What does it look like?  Is it worse after a bath?  Is it better after steroid ointment?  Have you tried cortizone 10 extra strength ointment?  Where is it located?  Is it spreading?  Does it itch?  If he scratches, give benadryl at night, a full teaspoon.  Is it raised?  Does the skin look very thick?

Also, keep allergins, and toxins to a minimum.  If you can get rid of rugs.  Get allergin bedding, remove all stuffed animals from the bedroom.  Avoid common irritants.  No lotion with lanolin in it, it is a wool derivative.  We use Cetaphil cream not lotion.  Keep well moisturized.  We use aveeno baby wash.  We use all clear detergent, and double rinse, with his clothes seperately.

And a word about vaccines, they do wreak havoc on a compromised immune system.  If you choose to get vaccines, do only 1 at a time.

My son was nearly hospitalized from his rash in the beginning.  We were using a very recommended cream Eucerin, it has lanolin in it, which my son is allergic to, his rash was really really bad.  Also, it took us a few months before we had an ah-ha moment and realized our throw rug in the living room is wool, so that is now rolled up and stored in the basement.

Please feel free to email me with any questions

Answer 8

No rashes have nothing to do with autism ..rashes can be caused by simply everyday things, Thomas pictured left has severe autism and has always had reactions to washing powder and certain fabric softeners and even soap (as any child can).but seems he has grown out of this now ...thankfully !

Answer 9

I don't know much about your situation but a googled "rashes linked to autism" and couldn't even begin to tell you everything i just learned. All I can say is to google it cuz none of us know your situation better than you.... Good Luck!!!