Acne: Toddler, Hydrocortisone
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Can Prolonged Use of Hydrocortisone Cream Affect Growth of Child?
Asked by M.L. from San Diego
on January 2, 2009
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Hello moms. My 18 month old boy has chronic eczema since he was 6 months old and have been using a hydrocortisone cream prescribed by our pediatrician. We have been a...
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- I noticed you asked if it will affect your son's growth. I'm 32 and have had eczema my whole life. I'm 5'8" and used topical steroids for prolonged periods while I was...
- My mom used hydrocortizone cream on me on a daily bases since I was a baby, due to terrible excema. I had it everywhere. My face, legs, arms, etc. I would say I was ...
- My son had the same problem and still occasionally does. We use the cream and he is fine. You need to find the root of the problem. Get your child tested for food alle...
Butt Pimple???
Asked by S.J. from Jackson
on August 29, 2008
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My 2 year old daughter has a large red bump on her butt with a white head. When I wash it or put neosporin on it she pulls away and says it hurts. Of course I googled ...
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- My son gets those all the time and once it got particularly bad so I had it checked by the doctor and it turned out it is MRSA. What you are describing sounds exactly...
- molluscum contagiosum, google it. It's a virus that kids pass back and forth not a hazard just ugly. Do not pop the head that is how they spread hard with toddlers. ...
- Sounds like a boil to me. Keep it clean and let it run its course. I feel for your daughter, they are paiful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boil
Hideous Cystic Acne on My Face! How Do I Get Rid of It?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 27, 2011
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Hi Moms! I have a history of acne but there is this disgusting cystic-looking monster pimple cluster thing next to my right ear. I have to go to work tomorrow after ...
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- don't stick a pin in it! (no, not even with a sterilized one as one poster suggested.) use a concealer (i know they're not perfect, but it will help) or a bandaid unti...
- Wipe the zit with rubbing alcohol, sterilize the needle by sticking in in the flame of the burner, and poke the thing. Then squeeze it. Wash it afterwards with soap....
- Oh I hate when that happen! Is maybe for stress. Does it has a white head? If not I don't think is nothing you can do besides put a pimple cream and hope tomorrow is...
Seeking Thoughts on Recent Acne Breakout and Eye Rubbing in 13 Month Old
Asked by C.D. from Clarksville
on April 15, 2008
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In the past few days, my 13 month old daughter has had a bad outbreak of acne on her face. She hasn't really had this problem since she was just a few months old........
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- My Son (now 2) has had little red pimples or spots on his face since he was an infant. We thought it was baby acne but our pediatrician said he would have outgrown tha...
- She could be developing a sensitivity to whatever you wash your laundry in and what you bathe her in. Even if you have not changed recently, she could just be getting ...
- Hi, C., My son also had a rash and itchy eyes from about 3 months to 4-6 years of age. We tried everything At four, the dr ran allergy tests because I had taken him of...
Any Advice for Breastfeeding Mom with Acne?
Asked by A.F. from Fresno
on February 22, 2008
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Ever since getting pregnant with my second son, now 13 months, I have had terrible acne breakouts on my face and neck. I have tried Proactiv, Murad and just about ever...
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- Hi A. - I definitely sympathize. I had trouble with acne while pregnant and after. My dermatologist prescribed CLEOCIN-T 1 % EX GEL that I applied a thin layer in the ...
- I used to work for the Body Shop and saw tons of success with people using their Tea Tree Oil system for acne. It's not cheap, but certainly less expensive than a dep...
- A., Be sure to drink a lot of water! I have had cystic acne off and on since I was a teenager - yeck. And, now, at 42, if I don't drink the water I need, I will n...
Baby Acne
Asked by T.L. from Stockton
on January 5, 2008
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My son is 3 weeks old and has a lot of baby acne on his cheeks and forehead. He looks like a teenager!! My pediatrician said its due to my hormones (I'm breastfeeding ...
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- My son also had the acne. I hate it too. My suggestion is to watch it. If he is getting it right after you breastfeed then check what you are eating... It is definitel...
- I too used hydrocortisone (1%)on my 5 month old son and it honestly was gone within a few hours/next morning. I used very little and tested a small area to begin with.
- This might sound a little weird but try putting some of your breastmilk on it. I have heard that it helps.
21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on February 17, 2008
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My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & john...
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- I have a 3year old daughter that has had dry skin for almost 2 years. She has dry rashes that come up on her and I have tried everything on her. I have found that pet...
- K. and any other mother reading this message. It is commom for children to get excema, but the things we use on our childrens skin can and does effect the outcome. B...
- I've had the same problem with my 8 month old son since birth. What has worked for me is Aveeno bath wash. I also use Cetaphil lotion everyday. On the areas that ha...
9 Month Old with Acne
Asked by H.W. from San Francisco
on September 23, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
My son has developed acne on his cheeks. Its not bad, just a few bumps here and there. My pedi suggested putting a thin layer of 1% hydrocortisone c...
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- Hi H., My little 3 month old has the same thing. It's eczema, not real acne. I bf her and found that cutting out dairy entirely as well as onions, garlic, and p...
- Perhaps it might be an allergic reaction to his own saliva? My 1 year old used to have bumpy skin, mostly on his cheeks, that particularly got bad when he started tee...
- It's very possibly something you're eating. Also - are you washing his face with cleanser? That might be too much and cause pimples also. I'd look for normal things ...
Baby Acne
Asked by C.M. from Bloomington
on May 21, 2007
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My baby was born in mid-March and appears to have acne. The rash isn't nearly as hideous as my 5 year old's was when she was a baby, but it comes and goes very quickly...
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- Both of my boys had baby acne. And that's what the doctor called it. It cleared up in a few months though! No acne now!
- Ok girl!! I have the answer for you!! I work for a company that sells the BEST PRODUCTS in the whole world for EVERYONE with skin problems, allergies, asthma, excema a...
- It definitely sounds like baby acne. My understanding is it usually begins about 3-4 wks after birth (when the mommy hormones start dissipating from the infant's body...
19 Month Old & Dry Skin
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on February 1, 2010
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My 19 month old was born with sensitive skin and tends to have a little excema (not sure of spelling), when I took him to his recent dr appointment I asked about the r...
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- My son also suffers from eczema, though not so much on his face. His also tends to be worse in the summer than the winter, but a couple of things: If the patches on ...
- Here is a great 99% organic lotion: http://healinghappens.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=30106
- my daughter had this as a baby and we used vit E oil and worked wonders she doesnt have it anymore. Good luck
