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Eczema or allergy

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amiold · 07/04/2024 18:47

I have suspected for a while my baby may have a slight milk intolerance. His cheeks flare up, can be very red and sometimes coarse. But not all day every day. He is happy in himself, lots of wet nappies - but is it too many? He can do a number 2 most bottles. He isn't in pain and is gaining weight (I bf for around a month and he's been formula since).

Last week he came out in a rash, very subtle but noticeable on his belly. His cheeks were also a bit dry. I have been moisturising in the morning with a baby cream or Vaseline and baby oil at nights. It's cleared up mostly but I still worry if it's eczema?

Now that he's approaching 6 month I've started weaning in the last couple of days. He's had baby rice, banana, carrot, egg custard all okay. Today I gave him a tiny bit of scrambled egg. He has a rash on his face, it cleared mostly this afternoon but when I give him a bottle it seemed to return.

So as not to drip feed his half brother has lots of allergies so this may be making me overly cautious (eggs, milk, cats, dogs, dust, oats. He also has asthma and eczema and I'm aware it's all linked)

I'll attach some pictures and I'd welcome opinions - allergy, eczema or worrying for nothing.

I am going to ring the GP in the morning and try and get him in.

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amiold · 07/04/2024 18:48

I haven't got one of the belly rash

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Arrestedmanevolence · 07/04/2024 18:49

So are you asking if it's an ige or non-ige allergy? I'd say ige if the rash is pretty immediate but you'd need blood tests to confirm. If it's more delayed eczema then it will be a non-ige allergy.

amiold · 07/04/2024 18:50

This is right now. I'm going to give him a bottle and will show after if it changes

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amiold · 07/04/2024 19:00

Arrestedmanevolence · 07/04/2024 18:49

So are you asking if it's an ige or non-ige allergy? I'd say ige if the rash is pretty immediate but you'd need blood tests to confirm. If it's more delayed eczema then it will be a non-ige allergy.

I don't know what I'm asking really. Probably just if anyone else thinks it's something or I'm worrying for nothing.

He's always been a bit sickly after feeds but I just thought it was reflux which I did discuss with hV.

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HVPRN · 07/04/2024 19:09

Defo eczema. Slight rash could be allergy (best seen in person) however if it's not bothering him/ or immediate reaction (intense itching/crying/irritable or struggling to breathe symptoms) then please don't panic and see what the doc says in the morning. A nice emollient applied few times a day and around bath time will help with dry skin.

His cheeks also look a little 'teething' to me.
Hope this helps

amiold · 07/04/2024 19:23

HVPRN · 07/04/2024 19:09

Defo eczema. Slight rash could be allergy (best seen in person) however if it's not bothering him/ or immediate reaction (intense itching/crying/irritable or struggling to breathe symptoms) then please don't panic and see what the doc says in the morning. A nice emollient applied few times a day and around bath time will help with dry skin.

His cheeks also look a little 'teething' to me.
Hope this helps

Yes teething could be playing a part which could correlate with it coming and going.

He hasn't flared up after his last bottle.

I've put some aveeno oat on him.

The rash could be increased slavering with weaning.

He certainly isn't in pain or itching.

Thanks for replying I think I'm just paranoid (it's a mother thing I know)

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Arrestedmanevolence · 07/04/2024 20:56

But eczema is an allergic response. Definitely don't put aveeno on, that can trigger oat allergy if put on eczema, it happened to my dd. Best to avoid food based creams (olive oil, coconut oil etc)

Nejnej · 07/04/2024 21:00

Always worth getting him checked if you're worried.

FWIW, my son has no food allergies but did struggle with eczema over the winter - only really present when we were using central heating more.

amiold · 07/04/2024 21:36

Arrestedmanevolence · 07/04/2024 20:56

But eczema is an allergic response. Definitely don't put aveeno on, that can trigger oat allergy if put on eczema, it happened to my dd. Best to avoid food based creams (olive oil, coconut oil etc)

Will bear that in mind. He seemed ok when I checked on him early but he's in his sleep bag so will know better tomorrow. Thanks

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amiold · 07/04/2024 21:37

Nejnej · 07/04/2024 21:00

Always worth getting him checked if you're worried.

FWIW, my son has no food allergies but did struggle with eczema over the winter - only really present when we were using central heating more.

Could be that. Will bear it in mind. Im probably panicking for nothing. Step son has an awful time and I've been worried it could be the same but there are lots of factors to consider.
Thanks for the response x

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HVPRN · 10/04/2024 09:46

Arrestedmanevolence · 07/04/2024 20:56

But eczema is an allergic response. Definitely don't put aveeno on, that can trigger oat allergy if put on eczema, it happened to my dd. Best to avoid food based creams (olive oil, coconut oil etc)

Informative comment; Inclined to agree, some evidence suggests a correlation for later allergies in those susceptible.
However I'm querying teething and teething rash, with 'entry level' eczema based on information presented so far.

Therefore I'd start with entry level creams (speak to pharmacist) and infrequent baths (not needed every day as can dry skin out in eczema babies) OR needs quick 10-15min bath every day if allergy prone to wash off allergens that trigger a reaction (IF allergies suspected/diagnosed). It's good practice to put a thin layer of cream on eczema patches BEFORE bath and don't use soaps.

Perhaps you could look at environmental factors that exasperate eczema and change/remove. Refer to NHS website and contact GP if symptoms continue/worsen, or unable to manage at home.

OP you sound like an attentive mum, you're doing a great job.

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