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Please diagnose mystery spots...

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spaghettihoopsagain · 21/01/2016 19:40

Our 7 year old ds has had mysterious spots on his nose for around 4 weeks now. He has quite a number (20 or so) red spots on his nose and around his nostrils that look a bit like acne - no blisters, no weeping but they look angry. At times they look like they are going (sometimes nearly gone) but then they suddenly come back all angry. I booked GP appointment and whilst waiting for this used Canesten cream - now been on it for a week and no improvement. GP said just use the cream. He also has very itchy hands - constantly scratching his hands on palms and fingertips. The nose is not itchy and there is no rash on his hands..... very odd! We are going away for 3 months early next week and want to get this sorted.

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officebairn · 22/01/2016 16:04

No idea sorry, but thought I'd bump for you...

ClaudiaWankleman · 22/01/2016 16:11

Eczema? Can be got on the face, especially around the folds near the nose and mouth.

Alternatively, is he allergic to something? Potentially something he eats with his fingers, or clothing that comes into contact with both parts of the body.

spaghettihoopsagain · 22/01/2016 16:33

Thanks - no, really doesn't not book like Eczema. They are little red spots that become angry. Look more like acne! They look a bit better today but this has happened before and then they flare up again - they look awful!

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Trumpette · 22/01/2016 16:37

Dermatologist? I know you said you are going away but skin things are notoriously difficult to identify! My daughter had a rash for four months and it was only after several visits to GP (and several different skin creams) later that I insisted we go to a dermatologist and he referred us. She diagnosed within a matter of minutes!

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