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PeanutMama
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 Fri, Jul 16 2021, 12:42 pm
My son got bit and since then he’s been scratching and then when a scab forms he picks it off leaving a shiny red mark. On his cheek, and both legs.
I don’t know what bit him. I notice the bites a few hours after we are out.
Is there anything I can get for my son to stop picking? I’m gonna have to ask my husband to help me cut his nails because when I do it alone he won’t stay still or force his hand away.
He will be 2 in august so knowing him he won’t understand the point of “don’t scratch if you don’t want a scar”.
Thanks
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Stars
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Fri, Jul 16 2021, 12:43 pm
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You can put bio oil on the scars if you want
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amother
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Fri, Jul 16 2021, 12:43 pm
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I have a daughter a little younger then him. You can explain not to pick it causes a boo boo. Put socks on his hands if he scarcthes. Use benadryl cream and also some kind of bug spray. Probably mosquitos. You don't want him to have scars.
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PeanutMama
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Fri, Jul 16 2021, 12:47 pm
Thanks!
Knowing him, he’s able to tear off the socks from his hands. But I will try that and Benadryl cream.
What’s bio oil and where can I get it?
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amother
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Fri, Jul 16 2021, 1:00 pm
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Good luck. I'm 25 and my mother never did get me to stop.
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amother
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Mon, Jul 19 2021, 2:48 am
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My daughter was doing this. Same age- she'll also be 2 in august. I put her in pants instead of shorts until they healed (wont help with the face one but at least for body parts that can be covered by clothing....). I tried telling her not to pick or scratch at them but then she just laughed and wanted to do it more so I just stopped mentioning it and put her in long pants. And yes, put bug spray on from now on when you go out to try to prevent the bites.
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Elfrida
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Mon, Jul 19 2021, 4:02 am
| amother [ Peru ] wrote: | | I have a daughter a little younger then him. You can explain not to pick it causes a boo boo. Put socks on his hands if he scarcthes. Use benadryl cream and also some kind of bug spray. Probably mosquitos. You don't want him to have scars. |
Tou can put socks on a baby's hands, but for a two year old that doesn't work. Most children pick at scabs for a while, then just naturally stop. (A few never really stop.) Covering with clothing is a good distraction. Scars at this age aren't likely to be too serious.
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Rappel
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Mon, Jul 19 2021, 4:08 am
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Bandaids with cool/cute animals on them that he wants to keep on?
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