Really dry skin or a rash?

sunnydays99 · February 2010

DS has red patches of very dry skin on his arms and his chest/tummy, but nowhere else. Do you think it could be a rash or just dry skin? I tried putting lotion on his arms today (Burts Bees for babies) and I think it stung him b/c he just screamed

I put some baby oil on tonight and I guess I'll call the Dr. to rule out rash. Ugh!

mama t 83 · February 2010

I would try Eucerine cream.

dragon_chica · February 2010

Does your lotion have a fragrance? Maybe it's stinging him. Also, I know for me when I have dry skin and it gets red and rash-like my skin can sting when I put lotion on it. After a couple applications it always gets better. maybe that's the case for your DS.

marcella04 · February 2010

My DS has the same patches on his face. Our pedi said to use Aquaphor on it. I was wondering if it's because his skin is so sensitive and maybe our air is dry in the house?
Often the tummy can be a sign of allergies though. It's a good idea to call your pedi just to check it out.

cubits · February 2010

We just use olive oil.

GoombaGirl_79 · February 2010

Sounds like eczema.. our DS has a mild case. We just had to reduce his baths to twice a week and I use mild baby skin cream on it (it's on his elbows mostly and sometimes little patches on his theighs or his sides/back.)

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