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Red Spots On Shins, Dry Patches Of Skin, Reoccurring. Any Ideas?

My toddler has had red spots mostly on his shins appearing they leave a mark where they've been and come up in similar areas , sometimes on his trunk too odd one round his wrist . Sometimes the ones on his legs get quite big like a bite or something, this as gone on for months on and off . Also he has dry patches of skin that look rough and red, I put oilatum on and that helps that. I'm just a bit concerned now as nursery asked me today, he's only been there a few days but I feel worried now.

Hope you can help
Thanks rebecca
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
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Pediatrician 's  Response
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
Do not panic.
Your child has atopic dermatitis.
Please keep you child away from dust, pollen,irritable material,pets.
Keep the area moist by regular application of moisturizers.
Get him checked by a dermatologist.

Hope this answers your query.
If you have any other queries kindly direct them to me.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
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Red Spots On Shins, Dry Patches Of Skin, Reoccurring. Any Ideas?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Do not panic. Your child has atopic dermatitis. Please keep you child away from dust, pollen,irritable material,pets. Keep the area moist by regular application of moisturizers. Get him checked by a dermatologist. Hope this answers your query. If you have any other queries kindly direct them to me. Wishing a speedy recovery. Have a nice day.