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Anyone know what this rash could be?

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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?
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cantthinkofaname2021 · 18/08/2021 01:00

ETA last pic is how it started

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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

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