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LimeGiraffe
22-06-2012, 17:01
Found these on my 8 day olds neck this afternoon. They look like uncoloured moles or pimples. Has anyone seen anything similar and should I be concerned??
Mrs Awesome
22-06-2012, 17:04
They look like skin tags to me.
GirlyWirly
22-06-2012, 17:05
I'm not too sure what those are. Is there fluid inside them? Any other symptoms?

It could be a form of a bacterial infection on bubbys skin, but I'm not a Dr...

I would definitely take bub to the Dr but try not to stress, easier said than done I know!

Keep us posted on how it goes.
DesperatelySeekingSleep
22-06-2012, 17:06
They look like skin tags to me.

me too
LimeGiraffe
22-06-2012, 17:11
They look a bit pusy although I can't be sure. Perhaps I could ring the pregnancy/mothers hotline and ask, does that hotline still exist? Haven't used it for years!!
Zeddie
22-06-2012, 17:16
Pregnancy birth and baby helpline is
1800 882 436
Mrs Awesome
22-06-2012, 17:18
If they look like they a full of pus (it's hard to see in the picture), then I'd go to the GP and get them checked.
LimeGiraffe
22-06-2012, 17:36
Not sure if this helps but there are the 2 larger ones and 2 itty bitty ones on the left of her neck. They don't seem irritated or too red. There aren't any drs open on a Saturday where I live so I might give the chemist a go in the morning and see what they say? Do you think it's worthy of an A&E trip or just wait til Monday?
Sorry I can't explain it better! I appreciate the help though :)
GirlyWirly
22-06-2012, 19:23
If they have a little pus in them then it does seem bacterial....and if it's on bubby's neck under the chin area then it could be from sweat or vomit that's been sitting in there on bubs warm skin.

My 12 week old DD is a happy chucker and she gets red rashes on her chin and cheeks if she's spewed overnight in bed. Maybe your bub has had a bit of a reaction to that area being moist and warm?

I'd call the help line for advice, but if bub is not out of sorts, still feeding ok with no other symptoms then a trip to the Dr on Monday is probably ok? Unless you notice more appear or other symptoms develop, then a trip to hosp might be the go?
LimeGiraffe
22-06-2012, 20:13
I took her up to A&E to just be sure, they weren't worried, even though she has one in her ear now?? They did suggest a sweat rash type thing from milk though.
If she gets a fever I'll go back straight away. Will keep thermometer next to the bed tonight!!!
pumpkinears
22-06-2012, 20:54
They look very similar to what my 2 bubs have both had. My DS above the groin & DD underarm. They had folliculitis, it's where the area gets warm & moist & like an infection in the hair follicle. If bub scratches or pop the blister it can spread. I had to use bactriban cream. It cleared them up really quickly. Not sure if ur bubs are like a blister tho..
Mrs Awesome
22-06-2012, 22:45
Sorry, I was busy doing bedtime for my two boys and missed your reply. I'm glad ED said it was ok. If you have some breast milk, maybe put some of that on them, otherwise I'd leave them alone.
GirlyWirly
22-06-2012, 23:48
Good to see that A&E checked her out and deemed all ok.

I hope they clear up quickly for her :)
LimeGiraffe
23-06-2012, 09:51
She has them in her armpits now and the ones on her neck are bigger... :(
Off to the drs today!
pinkplease3
23-06-2012, 11:01
They look a bit pusy although I can't be sure. Perhaps I could ring the pregnancy/mothers hotline and ask, does that hotline still exist? Haven't used it for years!!

Looks like what my kids have had for 2+ yrs. It's a virus that really can't be treated according to several second opinions. They do go away after a LONG time though (ds1 had them for 2yrs, they've just recently disappeared) The best you can do is detol in bath water every day. Cover them when they get infected looking after applying Betadine. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards as contact with the infected ones is contagious and don't let your child touch them when their infected as it will spread them oh and don't pop them, same thing again.
LimeGiraffe
23-06-2012, 20:49
The doctor said it was a skin infection, so we've got bactroban now and we'll see how it goes. It makes me sad to know that she's already using antibiotics but I'd rather she be safe than I be sorry I didn't get it treated.
daysta112
23-06-2012, 21:06
Tbh it looks similar to a chicken pox to me,

Eta
Glad it's all ok
GirlyWirly
24-06-2012, 00:07
The doctor said it was a skin infection, so we've got bactroban now and we'll see how it goes. It makes me sad to know that she's already using antibiotics but I'd rather she be safe than I be sorry I didn't get it treated.

Don't feel sad, you're doing what's best for your little girl :) hopefully it clears up quickly!

All the best