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21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin

My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & johnson head to toe soap-free wash and use A LOT of lotion to sooth his dry patches on back. The doctor told me it was excema on his arms so we reguarly use cream for that too. He does not scratch or act bothered but the redness after a bath and the dryness concerns me. Any ideas?

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Ramblings of a Frustrated Mom

I'm really frustrated. My daughter has been treated for a yeasty diaper rash for 3 weeks (nystatin cream). It actually went away and her skin looked great for about 4 straight days but we were still using the cream to be on the safe side. My mother has been watching her for the last 2 days and her bum is red and sore again. Every diaper rash she has ever had has originated at my mother's house. I always remind her to change the dipe frequently, check for poop frequently so she's not sitting in it, etc. My mom and sister often tell me that I...