Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Anyone know what this rash could be?

4 replies

cantthinkofaname2021 · 18/08/2021 00:59

Oh my 2.5 year old - started about 10 days ago I noticed some small skin coloured bumps, which turned red & itchy - then noticed it on the back of one elbow, and under one side of his bum. Went to see a pharmacist last week who suggested aveeno, which I was already using. Noticed yesterday some small bumps on his back and now on his trunk today, the knee is looking much more inflamed. I don't think it's eczema? Going to the gp today hopefully, tho it didn't seem to bother him too much until I noticed him scratching his tummy today

Anyone know what this rash could be?
Anyone know what this rash could be?
Anyone know what this rash could be?
OP posts:
cantthinkofaname2021 · 18/08/2021 01:00

ETA last pic is how it started

OP posts:
Danikm151 · 18/08/2021 01:18

Looks like eczema to me.
My son’s skin gets like this. Mine too especially when I get a flare up.
Could possibly be a reaction to new washing powder, bath stuff etc
Rather than aveeno, get some double base. Really helps with flare ups

Redsquirrel5 · 18/08/2021 04:51

Could be a reaction to a plant or weed in the garden? I came up with one last week and it wasn’t nettles.

cantthinkofaname2021 · 19/08/2021 00:56

Thanks both! Sent some pics to the gp who thinks it's viral rash

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread