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Toddler rash help. Desperate mum here

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 21:35

Has anyone had anything similar?
Been to the Dr's 4 times, been told it's eczema then another time dribble rash, so I'm still not sure. Tried fungal, steroids nothing touches it. It goes up and down, I thought was food related but the Dr doesn't seem to think so. Last i went I was told just to use moisturiser on it, I have used so many. Nothing works. This picture is at its worse. Everything makes it red except la posey but you can only apply that twice a day. Sudocream makes redness go down but told not to use it by the Dr as it dries it out. I just don't know what to do. Even tried pharmacy to be told to take her to the Dr's. I take her back and I'm told it's nothing and he literally didn't give me any new cream to try. So I'm now at a loss. Anyone had the exact same rash and anything that actually worked? It has like little spots too round the mouth. Please only comment if you've had anything that's worked.

Toddler rash help. Desperate mum here
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CharlotteCChapel · 08/04/2025 21:43

Try vaseline, it worked on DGS.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 08/04/2025 21:45

Awww Bless. Have you tried aqueous cream.

onepombear · 08/04/2025 21:46

I found out, in desperation, that Elizabeth Arden’s 8 hour cream used to work on dribble rash (my two are now in their teens but I used it on both of them). Might be worth a try? You can get a tube of it on Amazon and it will last for ages.

gobblegobblenibblenibble · 08/04/2025 21:47

My son had similar recently but he also had a sores inside his mouth so was dribbling lots which is what seemed to be causing the rash. GP gave treatment for oral thrush and antibiotics and that stopped the dribbling and then the rash cleared up.

I did notice this week I used mamia wipes from Aldi to clean his mouth after he had eaten and the rash came back right away - I wondered if they have changed the formulation of them as it never used to happen. Just thought I'd mention in case you also use them

JG24 · 08/04/2025 21:49

onepombear · 08/04/2025 21:46

I found out, in desperation, that Elizabeth Arden’s 8 hour cream used to work on dribble rash (my two are now in their teens but I used it on both of them). Might be worth a try? You can get a tube of it on Amazon and it will last for ages.

I swear this stuff is magic, it does wonders for sunburn toi

KatieB55 · 08/04/2025 21:50

If it goes up & down try keeping a food diary. Eczema would usually clear quickly with steroids.

Cheeseandonioncrisp · 08/04/2025 21:51

Aww poor mite. Could it be Perioral dermatitis? I get it about once a year, usually when I've damaged my skin barrier by using something with fragrance or too strong for my sensitive skin.

It's usually tiny white pus filled spots/blisters, redness and sometimes dry patches.

Steroids are not good for it I think. I've been prescribed antibiotics and fungal topical creams over the years but the only thing that fully gets rid of it is a course of antibiotics.

For me, not putting any creams or anything on the area and antibiotics clears it.

Greensaysgo · 08/04/2025 21:51

QV ointment is amazing. It's basically like vaseline, but lasts a good few hours before re-application. My dermatologist recommended it for my child's extremely dry skin and it's amazing. Clears up so fast.

Hope your little one is ok! X

Hellohowareyou112 · 08/04/2025 21:52

Have they checked zinc (acrodermatitis enteropathica)?
Its probably eczema - if it’s as bad as photo GP should be getting in touch with paediatric dermatology

sproutsandparsnips · 08/04/2025 21:53

DS who is 15 now had exactly this for a good few months around 12 months old. We too tried everything - anti fungal creams antibiotic creams, steroid creams, antibiotic tablets and nothing made any difference. Went on holiday to Majorca (first time abroad) and cleared up in 3 days…….

DearBee · 08/04/2025 21:54

Ouch! Surely your GP should be referring to dermatology in order to get that sorted out. Hope she feels better soon.

GoldenBrownSunset · 08/04/2025 21:56

vaseline - forms a protective barrier. My son gets very raw cheeks when he has a cold (he is very very snotty!) and its the only thing that seems to help.

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 22:00

Thanks everyone so far. Il look into the two creams recommend
I should of said she did have oral thrush months prior to this rash which cleared with antibiotics so I don't think it's connected.
Just fed up not knowing what to try next,its frustrating the Dr doesn't want to know and won't help.
I feel I'm making it worse trying all different creams.

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 22:01

GoldenBrownSunset · 08/04/2025 21:56

vaseline - forms a protective barrier. My son gets very raw cheeks when he has a cold (he is very very snotty!) and its the only thing that seems to help.

Tried vaseline. It forms a barrier but doesn't touch the rash.

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 22:02

DearBee · 08/04/2025 21:54

Ouch! Surely your GP should be referring to dermatology in order to get that sorted out. Hope she feels better soon.

Edited

Been 4 times, fobbed off every time hence my post today. Trust me we've tried.

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 22:04

JG24 · 08/04/2025 21:49

I swear this stuff is magic, it does wonders for sunburn toi

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Thank you il look into this.

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GoldenBrownSunset · 08/04/2025 22:04

Not ideal but can you afford to go to a private dermatologist?

Slinkyminky22 · 08/04/2025 22:05

Has a swab been taken of the area? That would be my first request.

MoanasTummy · 08/04/2025 22:06

Another vote for Elizabeth Arden Miracle cream. No idea what’s in it but it magic.

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 22:07

gobblegobblenibblenibble · 08/04/2025 21:47

My son had similar recently but he also had a sores inside his mouth so was dribbling lots which is what seemed to be causing the rash. GP gave treatment for oral thrush and antibiotics and that stopped the dribbling and then the rash cleared up.

I did notice this week I used mamia wipes from Aldi to clean his mouth after he had eaten and the rash came back right away - I wondered if they have changed the formulation of them as it never used to happen. Just thought I'd mention in case you also use them

Thank you, we don't use, wet wipes on the face really. We use a wet clean cloth after food normally and I wipe if wet with a muslin cloth.

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Estekins · 08/04/2025 22:07

GoldenBrownSunset · 08/04/2025 22:04

Not ideal but can you afford to go to a private dermatologist?

I am thinking that next.

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Pigletpoglet · 08/04/2025 22:07

Live natural yoghurt can change the pH of saliva. Might help to reduce the reaction?

User415373 · 08/04/2025 22:09

Do you wipe with wet wipes? I used to only buy the gentle ones for my kids but I once wiped my own face with one and it really stung! So we moved to washable wipes with water. Not a solution but it might help.

Boriswentcamping · 08/04/2025 22:09

Could it be food related? My son had a similar (although not as bad) rash round his mouth which came and went and seemed to be linked to dairy and also occasionally tomatoes - might be worth keeping a food diary in the meantime and push for a dermatology referral

Boriswentcamping · 08/04/2025 22:12

It was a cows milk protein issue as opposed to lactose and he outgrew it eventually...

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