My two year old son gets a itchy rash on his arms, legs and face. Looks like ringworm. Dr. no help?

Question

I am hoping that someone may be able to shed some light on this situation. We are very sleep deprived.

Answer 1

AWWW poor baby !  Try oatmeal baths ...Hydrocortisone is probably the strongest anti-itching cream available you can buy this over the counter . IF NOT ASK A DOC, SO HE CAN PRESCRIBE IT , see another doctor , I would TAKE HIM TO HOSPITAL AND HAVE A NEW PRESCRIPTION INMEDIATELY.so i dont wait for doc appt..

Add cool compresses. ''After applying oils or moisturizers, top with a cool compress for particularly itchy areas,'' says Dr. Epstein. ''It helps soothe the skin.'' A washcloth soaked in cold water makes a good compress

Choose snug PJs. ''Loose-fitting pajamas can actually cause more rubbing and irritation to the skin than close-fitting ones,'' says Dr. Halmi. So choose knit nightwear over floppy, button-down PJs.

Try an antihistamine. An over-the-counter antihistamine such as Benadryl may help quell the itch, says Dr. Houpt, but only give it before bedtime because it's likely to make your child sleepy. Be sure to read package directions to make certain the product is recommended for your child's age. For the correct dosage, follow package directions or consult your physician. Dr. Houpt advises against using an antihistamine product such as Benadryl Spray directly on the skin: The direct application may cause an allergic reaction.

Take stock of your child's diet. ''There's a 20 to 30 percent chance that a food allergy may be causing your child's eczema,'' says Dr. Sampson. Children with eczema are most often allergic to eggs, milk, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish and tree nuts, although a child is usually allergic to only one or two of those foods. ''If you notice a clear-cut pattern where a food consistently creates problems for your child, then it should be eliminated from his diet,'' he says.

Bag balm have u ever heard of it ,  I hear it does, but i dont know about babies..check pharmacy for that !

good luck baby! aww. check out the home remedies webpage too..

Answer 2

My friend's kids had eczema until she discovered that it was caused by food allergies.

http://www.foodintol.com/food_intoleranc...

A lot of stuff like that can be related to food intolerances and kids are getting more and more sensitive tummies.  Probably because of how most of our food is processed and not natural.

Answer 3

     Ringworm is no less then a fauna much like athletes foot and you can even treat it as such with an over the counter treatment.

     However from what you describe the rash "legs, face and arms best describes eczema I'm afraid.

     For now, a calamine lotion can be used to stop the itching, cool water baths, or cool towels when it's real bad.

      What he really needs is not a doctor but an allergist. They'll have to find out what he's allergic to and then go from there. You can try hydrocortozone cream in the meantime for the itch, this may help.

Answer 4

need pictures to help u.

also, u did not say what the doctor told u.

also take the child to a homeopathic doctor for relief.

and try seeing a different traditional doctor.

Answer 5

heat rash maybe?

you need to describe a little more.

could be he has sensitive skin , try using a different detergent

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I don't understand all of your question. Are you intending to indicate that the doctor was not helpful?

If that's not the case, then take him to a doctor. If that is the case, then i am no doctor, but here's my advice. Try an Aveno oatmeal bath to soothe the itching. Add lavender to the water, since this will help encourage sleep and relaxation. (I wouldn't try a home made oatmeal bath if I were you. That was a real pain to clean out of the tub.)

Then I would wash the rash with hibiscus soap, and apply an anti fungal cream to the affected area. Then, when your child is relieved and asleep, I would recommend that you take some valerian root to get back some of the value of the sleep you seem to have missed out on. =)

Again, I'm not a doctor, and I have NO medical degree or experience. If your child has a fever, is in intense pain, is vomiting, or the affected areas worsen, the I would recommend you seek immediate medical attention.