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My 4 month old has these concerning red line marks surrounded by a whiteness as if pressed on his arm. what is this?
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Scratch marks: It can be scratch marks. The infants have a tendency to scratch themselves. The mittens can help to prevent it.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Dermatographia can : Occur in infants who have a strong family history of allergies. The red welts or "wheals" from a light scratch or pressure, e.g., from the seams of snug clothing or a parent's hands, don't cause health problems, but preschools may report handprint marks as child abuse. Mittens with drawstrings can cut off blood circulation; they also impede fine motor development. Cut her fingernails instead.
Answered 3/26/2013
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