patches of scaly, dry skin

November 21, 2009

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bearsmom

DATE: 03/15/03 10:51am

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patches of scaly, dry skin

Hello! My 10-mos old son was admitted to the hospital for three days due to dehydration from the rotavirus. He has been homenow for 6 days. Now I am finding patches of dry, scaly skin on his arms and legs! Four days before he was hospitalized he was in the ER for what they think was hives/allergic reation to a new brand of formula I was trying. He has had the red spots on his facve, arms and legs on and off since then too. Now there are a few red spots but mainly just the scaly skin. Could this be Fifths Disease or Ringworm? He does not seem to be bothered by any itching and has no fever. Also... I am still nursing him an I too amhaving some itchy dry skin to the extreme where I use a cortisone cream. Could this maybe be a yeast infection we both have? I am stumped. Please let me know what you think. I am so thankful for a place like this for moms to get/give advice!!! Thanks!

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patches of scaly, dry skin

bearsmom

03/15/03 10:51am

Re: patches of scaly, dry skin

redhdgrl74

10/07/03 06:11pm

Re: patches of scaly, dry skin

jjsmama24

11/02/03 12:07pm

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