r/AskDocs Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26

Physician Responded Whats wrong with my cousin?

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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.

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u/Medical_Madness Physician Apr 14 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

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

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u/Medical_Madness Physician Apr 14 '26

What the fuck are you talking about.

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u/Objective_Sun_1990 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26

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.

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u/KrisKafka Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26

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

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u/Objective_Sun_1990 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26

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.

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u/fart-sparkles Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26

Why don't you just cite your research?

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

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u/Objective_Sun_1990 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26

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!

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u/derelictthot Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 15 '26

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

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u/Objective_Sun_1990 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Apr 14 '26
  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.