Can you tell me what these marks are on son's legs?

[hangingoutattheendofmywick]

He's nearly 3 years old. Started to notice a rash like strip on his legs - thought it was a reaction to a particular blanket - but removed blanket and now it's much worse. He seems very happy and they are only on the backs of his legs - any ideas?
Also has a random mark on his stomach which my partner and I said looked like a cigarette burn (obvs not but to be discriptive).
They are pink and dry. Pics attached - any help will be very much appreciated.

[hangingoutattheendofmywick]

Hi all - just thought I'd give you an update. Got some cream for excema from chemist. There's a really strong one for his body and a mild one for his face. The night after using them there was a fantastic transformation - I also noticed as you said that it looks worse just after a bath. Which is when these pics were taken. Thanks for all your help

[TheImprobableGirl]

I would say eczema too, it looks exactly like Dd2's eczema and we have been to and fro from our gp with both children.
Various things you could try if you really don't fancy a pharmacist/long gp wait:
Over the counter- oilatum/diprobase for the bath (did this appear post-bath?) And fewer baths to avoid drying out the skin.
I wouldn't bother with aqueous cream as a cream as it contains harsh chemicals, but is ok used as a soap substitute in a bath.
By far and above the best cream or moisturiser we found worked for dd was Aveeno cream (not moisturising body lotion). About £8 in boots and really did wonders. I personally don't think it would hurt giving it a go. It doesn't contain anything that could exacerbate any other condition AFAIK.

Obviously I am in no way a doctor, we have just had extensive dermatology consultant appointments as dd1 has incontinentia pigmenti and dd2 chronic eczema

[grumpysquash]

Meant to add, E45 cream or Diprobase can help with the dryness. You can buy them from Boots or any pharmacy.

[grumpysquash]

It looks like 'early' eczema to me, by which I mean how the skin goes when it first gets inflamed, before the scabby stage kicks in. My DS2 and I both get it from sunscreen and it looks exactly like that.
If your DS also has a virus, it might exacerbate it (make it worse).
I can't say if it is caused by the blanket, but if it was, and then you removed the blanket, it might take several days before it starts to look better. But it's more likely to be caused by shower gel/bubble bath/washing machine tablets etc. than anything else. Or sunscreen, but it's not really the time of year for that!

[Susandeath]

The mark that you said looks like a cigarette burn, that could be impetigo. A little one that I looked after had a mark like that, and it was on her stomach as well. Poss ringworm for the others? I would go and see if the pharmacist can give you some advice, or poss the health visitor?

[HJBeans]

We spoke to pharmacist first, too, and they were very helpful. Referred me to the GP for confirmation, but it would be a good shout for you if the wait is that long. Could at least put your mind to ease about anything more worrying, as they see a lot of rashes and should know what they're looking at. Good luck.

[HJBeans]

Looks similar to what my GP says is eczema of some sort. He gets back of knees and round discs elsewhere on torso / neck / legs. Steroid cream takes then down, moisturising daily helps, but the spots never really go.

[scrivette]

Instead of going to the doctor could you pop to the pharmacy and have a word with the pharmacist as they may be able to advise.

[dementedpixie]

It's not molluscum as they look like little skin tags/warts

[Trooperslane]

Eczema - as pp said back of the knees/legs is really common.

You'll need a gp to give you some mild steroid cream and moisturise like mad til then.

[MrsH1989]

just to add that the pic at the bottom of the page is nothing like what comes up on my son.

[MrsH1989]

my son gets little circles of dry skin like the last pic you attached. It is a skin virus which comes and goes but cannot be cured. Does not cause harm other than a little irritation but we have some cream to soothe itching. I have attached the nhs explanation of what my ds has got.

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Molluscum-contagiosum/Pages/Introduction.aspx

[hangingoutattheendofmywick]

Sorry - didn't mean to sound like you aren't sympathetic. Just LONG day with the kids and frustrated that it's impossible to get doctors appointments near me. Also really worrying now about him as just assumed it was nothing serious. Anyway - apologies and thanks for all suggestions.

[hangingoutattheendofmywick]

Yes I know I'm better off asking a GP - but where I live it takes a month to get an appointment. Unless you ring up and say it's life or death - and then they say go to A&E. Thought other parents might have seen it before - and would be sympathetic. Thanks everyone.

[PurpleThermalsNowItsWinter]

It looks the same as dd's eczema. You're better off asking your gp than strangers on the Internet.

[ijustwannadance]

As pp said could be a virus. Some people get a rash before/ during or after being ill.

[P1nkP0ppy]

If he's got too warm then that's probably the reason. Strip him off a bit and see if they go.

[Dontwant2behere]

Do they look like nettle rash? In which case I would say they are hives, can be caused by various things, allergy or virus.

[ijustwannadance]

Looks like an allergic reaction to me. Especially backs of knees where they get sweaty. Has he eaten anything different could've been yesterday? Or possibly what blanket washed in?

[ThatsNotAKnifeThatsASpoon]

Looks like eczema to me. Back of the legs typical place for it to develop. My dd's is worst in the winter months, it only reappeared in the last month or so.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

look like

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Google pitariosis rosea (sp)

the random mark, does it loom luke the picture of teh "herald patch"

[hangingoutattheendofmywick]

It won't let me attach the pic of 1 small round mark next to his belly button as apparently I've used up all my photos for today on MN.

[P1nkP0ppy]

Looks blotchy, Rubella?

[hangingoutattheendofmywick]

I presume not chicken pox because he's had it for a while now - and he doesn't itch them - and they are only on his legs (back of). Yes he's absolutely fine and jolly - eating really well and sleeping better than normal. Which is why I thought it was just some sort of reaction to blanket at first - as back of legs might be where he sweats most?
Goodness I hope not chicken P ...