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Any idea what this is?

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whensmynexthol1day · 16/05/2020 20:04

On my child's (5) upper arm and to a lesser extent on the top of his thigh?
He's had it for a long time so I'm not worried about it being a dangerous rash as such. But it feels rough and dry so feel maybe I should do something about it if I can. He has had eczema in the past but hasn't had a flare up for a year or so.

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olivo · 16/05/2020 21:35

Looks like molluscum. Dd has had it since last summer Sad

whensmynexthol1day · 16/05/2020 22:07

I thought moluscum were bigger than this? I remember from when I had them when little them being bigger? Or do they come in all sizes?!

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whensmynexthol1day · 16/05/2020 22:10

I've looked at some images of moluscum and don't think it's that although thanks for the suggestion. These are tiny tiny bumps - less than 1mm each

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PleaseChooseAnother · 16/05/2020 22:14

Possibly keratosis Pilaris?

PleaseChooseAnother · 16/05/2020 22:16

If it is, I've found using bar soap instead of body washes the best way of reducing it

whensmynexthol1day · 16/05/2020 22:23

I think that's it - thanks. Looks like there's not a lot we can do but I'll look at his soaps etc. Read on the NHS website it runs in families and actually I have a much milder form on my arms so explains a lot!
Thanks

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