Rash on palms - could it be eczema?

[MrsRamiMalek]

Hi, I'm looking for some advice.

A little background info - dd (2) started potty training about 6 weeks ago. We got her some underwear and the very first day they seemed slightly ill fitting, riding up her bum one side, and I could see she was itching in a couple of places. The next day she had red rash where the tiny frilled edging had been itching her. A lot like nappy rash but higher up just on the apples of her cheeks. I binned the knickers. I tried some other ones in different sizes, including very simple boys underwear (no frills around edges) but same issue. (100% cotton which she wears in other clothes btw) Her bum has been rashy ever since, it gets bad then dies down, then flares up again.

Then a rash appeared at the back of her knees a few weeks ago. That's now cleared up however.

Then 2 weeks ago the palms of her hands looked slightly red. In the past few days it's gotten worse on one palm.

We've used no new products. At first I thought it was an allergy to underwear but she hasn't worn it in weeks now. And could that really affect her palms? I don't know but whenever I put underwear on her it really irritates her bum. At home she has been wearing winter type dresses with nothing on underneath because I don't know what else to do! (She is still in a pull up on walks or car journeys, soft play etc)

I showed a family member who didn't seem to think it was eczema but I'm not so sure. I don't know how or why it's been triggered, it does seem a coincidence with the underwear but I don't feel she's actually allergic to the materials? I have no experience of eczema, only what I've seen on google.

I am attaching pictures but please note I had to use the flash as it's so dark here today, so it looks brighter red than it actually is.

Also should I be going to the gp with it or will I be wasting their time?

Thank you for any advice.

[MrsRamiMalek]

Pictures of each hand, right hand is worse than left.

[loopylou1984]

I think it looks a bit like hand foot and mouth. Has she got any ulcers in her mouth?
My DDs had a rash all over but it can also be particularly prevalent on their bottoms. X

[MrsRamiMalek]

Thank you sammylou. Just had a look and no ulcers in her mouth, all looks as usual.

I've been googling images and still feel clueless. I may just book a gp appt. I don't know, I'm afraid of time wasting over a harmless rash really. She's fine otherwise.

[MrsRamiMalek]

I just had to change her and have noticed this under her armpit. I decided to make an appointment but it won't be

[MrsRamiMalek]

Oops sorry

...it won't be until after xmas unless I can get a cancelled one next week. The receptionist told me to try at 8.30 Monday morning. (I don't feel it's urgent as she's otherwise fine.)

It's bothering me now though as it seems to be spreading.