What is happening to my child?

[suzan07]

Hi.......I think my mark might be suffering with allergy.
Now he has 7years,he has been suffering with allergy at knees and hands(mostly at elbows)since 2months. He had taken lot of medicines but there is no result, the skin became red(not exact red) and swollen.
One of my cousins told me that is psoriasis, one kind of arthritis.
My baby very neat and clean, is there any chances to attack psoriasis to him.
Please give me any suggestions ASAP....
Thank You.

 

[MrsR]

Could it be eczema? My son had eczema and he used to get it behind his knees, on his legs and on the inside of his arms. It cleared up with persistent application of prescribed moisturising cream.

 

[Jajis]

I was going to suggest eczema as well, I've had it since a child and backs of knees, insides of elbows and between the fingers is where I've normally had it. The skin can become red and dry and itchy, and it can become infected which I guess might make it appear swollen? Anyway, there are plenty of creams that can help but you'd need to go to the doctor as most of them are prescription only I think.

 

[Happyred]

I agree, it sounds like eczema.

 

[suzan07]

Thank God...
As I think,that is not any psoriasis arthritis or any thing else.It is eczema.
Thank You so much for your suggestions...

 

[babyem]

Maybe go to your GP and ask for a dermatology referral for patch testing? He might be too young but worth a try xx

My fat fingers can't spell! x

 

[Sirah]

try to discuss this problem with our doctor. I think he will suggest you better solution of it. I hope that your child will be fine soon. Hope for the best dear.

 

[lavender8x]

i think you should go to hospital. i think also your baby might be suffering eczema. good luck

 

[mummy2b19]

surley after 7 YEARs a gp would have picked up eczma its so common and 7 years is a very long time or have i read it wrong it sounds like he has had this since he was 2 months old xx

 

[lottie89]

Hiya Ive suffered from psoriasis since I was 4 and psoriatic arthritis since last year so if it is that, feel free to pm me with any questions you have xxx