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.

[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?

[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!

[grumpysquash]

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

[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

[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