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Q: Reddish, Scaly, Non Itchy Rash On Children
asked by: jennij on August 28th, 2005
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My 5 year old has had intermiten rashes on his body. They have looked a lot like ring worm but they eventually go away. The rash does not seem to itch either. Now my 6 mo old daughter has a splotch on each cheek and a few other splotches on her upper thigh. Does any one know what this is? They are reddish but vary in color intensity, mostly circular, scaly, almost flaky looking on top, non itchy. Help?
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dexi
replied on September 5th, 2005
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Psoriasis?
Sorry couldnt remember your name... What you describe sounds a lot like psoriasis. There are different types of psoriasis but I have what you talk of, the reddish brown small patches that eventually flake but dont itch. It would appear to be aggravated by stress, but you can get cream from the doc to put on it for 30 mins followed by an application of parrafin ointment which is left on overnight, I think its cause is by the skin growing too quickly in places. Like every two days instead of the more normal two weeks. If its the type of psoriasis im thinking of then it likes to grow on scar tissue. Hope this helps?
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jennij
replied on September 7th, 2005
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Are those spots always in the same place? These are.
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dexi
replied on September 8th, 2005
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Not always but without seeing it I cannot say that this is what it is just that it sounds like psoriasis. I suggest that you find a good website for psoriasis that has detailed pictures that should put your mind at rest one way or the other. Good luck! Dexi
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jennij
replied on September 8th, 2005
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Thanks... I will
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