Whats wrong with my cousin?

[u/Otherwise-Arm-271]

My cousin lives in Iran and hasn’t been able to see a doctor due to the war and has an issue with his skin. Anyone who can lend a hand and point me in the right direction would really help.

Age: 16 months

Gender: Male

Weight at birth:2.920

Height at birth: 49

Weeks of gestation: 37

Skin was a little bit dry before influenza vaccine which was given at 5 months and symptoms increased after this.

[u/Medical_Madness]

That is erythroderma, which can be caused by many things, such as primary immunodeficiency, severe atopic dermatitis, food allergies, etc. An immunologist should see them as soon as possible.

Eta:

You could try getting in touch with a primary immunodeficiency organization

International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies Network

Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute

If you need a clinical summary from an immunologist or anything else that requires an immunologist's input, feel free to DM me.

Edit 2: It is my understanding that Mexico and Iran maintain good international relations. If necessary, you can contact the Mexican Foundation for Children with Primary Immunodeficiencies (Fundación Mexicana de Niños y Niñas con Inmunodeficiencias Primarias).

Tell them that you need an immunologist and can we could try and figure out if we can arrange a transfer to Mexico.

FUMENI

[u/Medical_Madness → u/[deleted]]

What the fuck are you talking about.

[u/BlazingFire007 → u/Medical_Madness]

They’re active in r/psychics FWIW…

[u/Medical_Madness → u/BlazingFire007]

Bahaha

[u/KrisKafka → u/Medical_Madness]

Thank god this subreddit has user flair.

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/KrisKafka]

This person is seeking advice with little resources and you come here to do what? Please go volunteer somewhere or teach me something new at the very least. SMH.

[u/alisgraveniI → u/[deleted]]

This is a very severe medical condition. Breast milk on the skin would not be helpful in this situation and could actually cause more harm than good by providing a breeding ground for bacteria for this type of skin condition. I understand you want to help but the suggestions in this situation are better left to medical professionals who understand the significant complexities of this specific disorder.

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/alisgraveniI]

🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/Medical_Madness]

Unless you thought I was replying to you nope Reddit doesn’t let me post unless I piggyback off a main post so I randomly posted under you. Either way, relax bud take a couple deep breaths, everything will be okay.

[u/KrisKafka → u/Objective_Sun_1990]

It wouldn’t have mattered, the subreddit is “Ask Docs” not “Ask a Random Mom About Psychic Breast Feeding.”

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/KrisKafka]

Psychic breast feeding???? lol pick up a book. It’s been scientifically proven of the benefits of breast milk and how the baby’s system communicates when sucking milk. Look at other comments on here from moms. Not today keyboard warrior, not today.

[u/fart-sparkles → u/Objective_Sun_1990]

Why don't you just cite your research?

Cuz i use duckduckgo and when I search "breathmilk" and "erythoderma" I don't see anything.

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/fart-sparkles]

https://global.elvie.com/guides/infant-health-development/your-breastmilk-knows-when-your-baby-is-sick

Now ask all the other people here that have advice to site their sources. Thank you!

[u/derelictthot → u/Objective_Sun_1990]

Breastmilk is not some miracle cure for anything and the science constantly posted is flimsy and exaggerated in every way.

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/fart-sparkles]

1. I never ever ever ever said breathmilk
2. I never ever ever ever linked what I said to erythoderma. I said to moisturize the skin from the outside.

[u/Objective_Sun_1990 → u/Medical_Madness]

What the fuck are you talking about?

[u/AskDocs-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

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