I remember my 'rashy kid' always having little bumps and eczema on her skin all over, which turned out to be allergies to just about every food in the world... my son has goosebump-like bumps on his arms. That's what I thought it was at first, goosebumps, until I realized he's got it all the time. He's had no change in diet, but I did notice that when I wiped him down with bugspray (deet free!) that the bumps were a bit more prodominant. Is this an allergic reaction? Or does he just have weird boy skin? He goes to the doc next month and I'll be sure to ask about it then.
Two things, 1- not wearing bugspray is not an option... he's got the sweet meat and we're usually at the river, hence mosquitos like WHOA... and 2- this is NOT the same as what my daughter had had, which is why I'm questioning it. He's a picky eater, so it's not like I went and fed him something 'different', he's been eating the same stuff he has for the past forever!!
Also, no change in soaps, detergents, pets, outdoor allergens, etc.
So what are the goosebump looking bumps??
It could be from clogged skinpores. It happens when your using too much of something like heavy lotions or sprays. Try lightening up on whatever moisturizers your using or the bugspray. If you can, maybe try stopping everything for a couple of days & the rash should disappear if that's what it's from.
It could just be his skin. Have you ever gotten those type of bumps on your upper arm? My husband and I both get that and it gets worse when the weather gets warmer. My daughter got doubley blessed with it. Her pediatrician actually brought it to our attention. She called it "chicken skin." If that is what it is, then there isn't much you can do about it. Just don't pick or scratch at it. Easier said than done.
She gets them on her cheeks, her arms, and her legs. Her baby sister has true baby skin.
Get it checked out regardless. (Have no idea why this posted more than once!)
I wouldn't stop the bug spray - the mosquitos not only make him miserable, the bites are more dangerous than the skin bumps. I agree with you that stopping the bug spray is not an option. Here in New England, we have plenty of warnings about EEE and West Nile with the mosquitos so I think you are smart to keep using it.
Usually, eczema and things like that are related to stuff going on internally rather than things you apply externally. It's too early for things like heat rash, even in Virginia, I think. Heat rash usually occurs in the folds of the skin or the back of the neck, but from your description, it sounds like this is in other places.
As I've mentioned to you before, the allergies/eczema can be addressed by ADDING to the diet, not taking away. There are really no TRUE food allergies, just difficulty in processing things when we are deficient.
It could just be his skin. Have you ever gotten those type of bumps on your upper arm? My husband and I both get that and it gets worse when the weather gets warmer. My daughter got doubley blessed with it. Her pediatrician actually brought it to our attention. She called it "chicken skin." If that is what it is, then there isn't much you can do about it. Just don't pick or scratch at it. Easier said than done.
She gets them on her cheeks, her arms, and her legs. Her baby sister has true baby skin.
Get it checked out regardless.
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It could just be his skin. Have you ever gotten those type of bumps on your upper arm? My husband and I both get that and it gets worse when the weather gets warmer. My daughter got doubley blessed with it. Her pediatrician actually brought it to our attention. She called it "chicken skin." If that is what it is, then there isn't much you can do about it. Just don't pick or scratch at it. Easier said than done.
She gets them on her cheeks, her arms, and her legs. Her baby sister has true baby skin.
Get it checked out regardless.
It could just be his skin. Have you ever gotten those type of bumps on your upper arm? My husband and I both get that and it gets worse when the weather gets warmer. My daughter got doubley blessed with it. Her pediatrician actually brought it to our attention. She called it "chicken skin." If that is what it is, then there isn't much you can do about it. Just don't pick or scratch at it. Easier said than done.
She gets them on her cheeks, her arms, and her legs. Her baby sister has true baby skin.
Get it checked out regardless.
I know you don't want to stop the bug spray, but if the bumps get worse when you apply it then that's a clear sign that you NEED to stop applying it. At least that particular bug spray. He's either allergic to it or it's clogging his pores and his skin needs a break.
There are other insect deterrents on the market that don't involve applying chemicals to your childrens' skin. You should check those out for your son's dermatological health.
