[stellabluz]

Hey!
My 16 dd all of a sudden has got a red raised flaky rash in the creases of her arms . that is the only place it's at. It fades as day goes on, makes me wonder if it's just all warm and moist from spoonin my breast all night, it's worse on that side of her body where she lays the majority. it doesnt seem like it itches her but idk?
what is exzema like?
we don't use any abrasive cleaners, soaps etc and her diet is mostly bf with some simple solids..any ideas mamas?

 

[twinergy]

It sounds like a heat rash to me, but to be certain you might want to take your LO to the pediatrician. You can see what eczema looks like by searching for eczema on google.com, then click the images link at the top left. Try this (you might find it disturbing to look at) http://images.google.com/images?q=ec...N&hl=en&tab=wi
Eczema gets worse when it is cold & better when it is warm. I use California Baby Calendula Cream (you can buy it at whole foods or similar store) 10 or 20 times a day to help with my DD's eczema, sometimes if it is cracking/bleeding I will also use hydrocortisone once every other day.

 

[stellabluz]

Thank you so much for replying with such a great answer. we have a ped appt next week for other things too, ugh...

 

[hedgehogs4]

nak
Sounds like eczema to me... ds has it in the creases behind his knees and ears sometimes. it doesn't bother him much and i just try to keep it moisturized
- or put diaper cream on it which works for us.