Aches & Pains: Hydracortisone
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Help for Eczema??
Asked by B.T. from Dallas
on November 9, 2007
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My daughter is 2-yrs-old and has horrible eczema! We have tried everything from aquaphor to crisco...literally. The poor baby bites at her feet because they itch so ...
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- B., My son at around one year old developed Eczema. I had heard about Melaleuca, but wasn't really convinced of the products. Well, one of my day care moms starte...
- Hi B., I know you got a ton of responses but I just got around to responding. My daughter is 5yo and she has suffered from this since she was 6mo. I HIGHLY recomme...
- Eczema is often linked to food allergies. You might consider an elimination diet for her. The most common things to cause these reactions are peanuts, dairy and wheat...
Awful Diaper Rash...Help!!!!
Asked by L.K. from Hickory
on October 14, 2006
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My 3 month old has had an awful diaper rash for about a week now. We usually use cloth diapers, but he has been in disposables for a week. I have been using Aquaphor...
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- I didn't notice the name, but whoever said about using generic diapers is right. Most name brand diapers are made with latex while the off brand ones are latex free. I...
- Desitin...That was the best thing I found, and trying to let them get some air as much as possible, I know being only 3 months it might be a bit of a mess but it helps.
- This will sound funny but it works. Get Beadrauxs butt paste. Most Doctor's offices use it and it cleared ours up almost over night. It doesn't smell very good but ...
Seeking Advice Re: 7-Month Old Who Scratches
Asked by S.O. from New York
on June 17, 2008
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I've been loyally reading everyone's postings everyday and finally have one I need your help with. Our 7-month old delicious girl is generally very easy - great eater...
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- My son did the same thing when he was a baby. We gave him a soft toy to hold that he would use to rub against his head instead of his fingernails. We got him this bu...
- Even if you don't see any type of irritation on her skin, she may have eczema. I would mention this to your pediatrition and see if they have any helpfull hints to see...
- I know what you mean. I have a 5 months old daughter that scratches as well when she is tired and wants to sleep. But not like as you desribe your daughter doing. H...
Diaper Rash Remedies
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on April 26, 2008
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Hey Moms, i need some help. i have a 1 yr old that has gotten his first diaper rash. He got it really bad. He has been having runny stools and i believe it is from his...
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- Hi J., You can;t go wrong with Triple Paste medicated ointment. I have had it since my son, who is now 3, was born and it was given to me by a friend who is a pharma...
- You should check with your doctor and ask for Butt Paste- it's a prescription paste that really works. The doctor should also check for infection (which the doctor sh...
- Try organic cocounut oil - from the health food store. It has soothing properties that are similiar to that of breastmilk, and it has natural antiseptic/anti-fungal p...
I Have a 4 Month Old Baby with Eczema
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on December 24, 2007
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My 4 month old baby has eczema. No matter what I use, it doesn't seem to take it away. It always comes back and when it flares up it is really bad. He will scratch hi...
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- Hi S., I have a business partner who had the same issue with her 5 month old. None of the things the doctor suggested helped. She found out through a friend about T...
- S. - I know this may sound strange but coconut oil could really work. My brother -in-law has had problems with eczema and other skin rashes for years. I heard abo...
- My daughter has eczema and we always used oatmeal baths and aquafor and that was able to keep it at bay. For the real bad flare ups the doctor has her on Aclovate.
Infant Eczema
Asked by T.M. from South Bend
on February 3, 2008
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My 5 month old daughter has had eczema since she was 2 months. When it flares up, it bothers her so much. We have been to the doctor and have tried various Rx and OT...
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- Trisha, My name is J. and I have 4 boys. The second to youngest has asthma and the youngest has eczema. I was introduced to an awesome company called Melaleuca and it...
- Our daughter has had the same since birth (she is now two years). Our doc. gave us a RX for hydrocortazone 2% and it works great at getting rid of any flare-up over n...
- Rx steroid cream worked for us. You can try something like hydrocordozone cream. I also found that PurLan (the pure lanolin ointment they give you for sore nipples w...
Seeking Product Advise for Baby Skin Irritations
Asked by D.B. from Pittsfield
on January 26, 2008
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Does anyone have any products that worked for dry patches on abies face. My 6 month old has this reoccuring dry patch and sometimes it looks horrible. I'm not sure if ...
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- our Dr had us use Aquaphor by Eucerin and after a few day's it cleared right up
- I have tried Aveeno and Eucerin and they don't work that well. A friend told me about AquaFore. It comes in a big tub and is a little expensive. I acutally get the ...
- My 10 month old has really bad eczema due to his food allergies, and the best stuff we found is called Hydrolatum. His allergist recommended it. It is really thick,...
