Sign in

or Register now

MyAllergyNetwork.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Monday, July, 06, 2009
  • Font size

my sons nose, face, eyebrow and ears turn red. Can you say that this is allergy or something else.

mgarcenal
06/07/08

my 3 year old son experienced redness of his eyebrow, nose, cheeks and ears. However, his condition is normal.  He did not complain for any itchiness or pain.  Please let me know if this is some kind of an illness and how to treat this.

Answer This
Answers (1)
Joy Buchanan
Joy Buchanan
Close

I am a content producer for the Health Central Networks.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

It could just be flushing of the face from exertion. When does he turn red? After playing or running around? Does the redness go away after he's been sitting still or resting? People also tend to turn red for a host of simple reasons: is he anxious? Excited? Angry? Embarrassed?

 

Does he turn red after eating specific types of food? Does he turn red after coming in contact with something -- maybe his clothes or bedsheets? That could indicate a kind of allergic reaction, but it's not clear that that's the trouble.

The redness could also be a sign of eczema, a conditiong related to allergies and asthma. The skin tend to be itchy and dry as well as pink or red.

 

It could also be roseaca, though that is more common in adults than in children. The red areas of the face also tend to have small bumps, so people often mistake rosacea for acne.

 

You should ask your doctor on your next visit to the pediatrician. From the information provided, it's not possible to tell you if your son's condition is the result of an illness.

Answer This
An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

View all questions (1037) >

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Save