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New to Eczyma
Asked by R.L. from Spokane
on April 28, 2008
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My son was just "diagnosed" wth eczyma. He is 2 years old and it is driving him crazy. I don't know anything about this problem and would love any ideas everyone has...
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- First of all, eczyma is NOT that big a deal. I have suffered all my life with it and I'm 58 years old. You didn't say where he breaks out, arms, legs, chest, hands, ...
- Hi R., I'm sorry that he's going through so much. I would recommend going to www.melaleuca.com, and order the Citrus Bar soap, and the Renew lotion. These two ite...
- My husband has eczyma. The only thing that has really helped him was, Draw a warm bath, in a tall glass of milk add 1 -2 tablespoons on olive oil. After the skin has s...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
REALLY Bad Diaper Rash After Taking Amoxicillan
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on January 31, 2009
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My DD of 5 1/2 months has a relly bad rash that seems to be painful when she goes number 1 or number 2. I have been using Aveeno and that has worked well in the past b...
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- My daughter had diaper rash as well after taking antibiotics. I used a TON of petroleum jelly after her bath. Throughout the day I used Butt Paste. It cleared up af...
- Vaseline! Pile on the vaseline!
- My daughter constantly had really bad diaper rash and there were only two things that worked for her. One was Aquaphor Healing Ointment by Eucerin and the other was a...
Lifelong Skin Issue
Asked by H.G. from Green Bay
on December 4, 2006
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I am looking any advice on acne and skin care. I have had somewhat bad skin since I was a kid, I break out, not terribly but enough. I have tried Proactiv and it wor...
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- Wow...what a list of other women with this issue! I kept waiting for my skin to clear up since high school, and into my 30's I still break out. I use Herbal Logix, whi...
- Hi H.! I have a great recommendation for your acne. It contains Stabalized Benzoyl Peroxide, which is what makes the difference in acne products. It also works in c...
- Try Arbonne. It's all natural and the kit includes vitamin supplements to help clear it up from the inside out. www.arbonne.com
Bad Eczema
Asked by E.T. from Los Angeles
on January 11, 2008
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My 5 mos. old daughter has a really bad eczema. It's all started to show on her ears and cheeks last month. And, now I found these dry spots all over her thighs and ba...
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- There are some very good homeopathic remedies for this condition. Purchase a lotion that is all natural...like the baby products that Weleda makes. Sway toward foods t...
- You have received so many responses that I thought I'd add to the collection:) You have had a few that talk about "Renew" lotion by Melaleuca. It claims that it wi...
- Our son started to get eczema on the back of his arms, bum and cheeks. Doc suggested a milk allergy. We switched to rice milk and it cleared up. We also tried the Arbo...
Everything to Do for a Toddler Girl
Asked by N.P. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2010
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Hi Mommies,
I have a 2.5 year old daughter and I just had some questions for just misc issues:
What would be the best shampoo for a girl? Do you use conditioner fo...
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- My daughter is 2.5 also... Best shampoo we've used so far: California Baby. My daughter's hair is straight and thick, so we don't need conditioner. She is also not...
- My son is 7 now but I still use Aveeno Shampoo and Body wash. Sometimes I use Huggies Shampoo and Body wash. After each bath I rub him down with Aveeno lotion or bat...
- my daughter just turned 3. she gets a bath almost everyday. I wash her hair, use conditioner and I use dove soap. But, since I know she'll get another bath the n...
Advice for "Allergic Type" Symptoms
Asked by G.C. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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My daughter who is now 9yrs. old has had unusual "breakouts" ever since she was about three. Her knuckles get red and itch and her hands swell, then hives spread to h...
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- I am sorry this is happenning. I too can understand the frustration. My daughter was getting small bumps, that turned into hives and something the Dr called skin writi...
- My 10 year old son has the same problems. Try keeping the shower or bath water not so hot. The hot water will dry out their skin. I also use the Walmart brand of Eu...
- Certainly she's allergic to something -- it can be her environment, too (pollens, synthetic fragrances or detergents). My son has eczema and allergies to foods. we s...
Hives (No More Advice Needed Thanks)
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on October 2, 2009
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my 2 year old daughter i covered in hives. i took her to the dr yesterday and they confirmed that it was just hives. we have done nothing new with food, soaps, or anyt...
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- Reasons I get hives: walking barefoot on certain rugs, cough syrup, changes of temp - ie hot to A/C, and STRESS. Yay. Random reasons, and no other known allergies, but...
- Hey J. Just because she hasn't been or shown allergy to something that you have been using doesn't mean that she can't develop an allergy to it or that her liver is...
- I just read your letter to my husband and asked him "who does this sound like?" With the exception that our child is a boy, and is now 5 years old, we are you! At 2 he...
My Son Needs to Be Seen by a Dr. for His Dry Chapped skin...but...?
Asked by K.I. from Los Angeles
on December 14, 2011
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Hi All,
But what kind of Dr.? Do I take him to his regular Dr. and ask for a referral? It takes MONTHS to get an appt. w/his regular Dr. and I do not want to wait t...
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- Tell your doc you need a referral asap. In the meantime use some warmed olive oil on him.
- My son has excema and the doctor gave us a sterioid cortisone ointment that we put on him and then told us to use aquaphor in between. His get's really itchy and come...
- You can also try Neosporin. Then wrap the hands at night in some gloves. There will be improvement by morning.
Daughter Came Home from Camp W/ Hives
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on August 2, 2008
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My nine year old daughter came home from camp with a HORRIBLE case of hives. The hives cover her entire body and in many places they are huge welts. My thermometer is ...
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- Dear L., I am so sorry your daughter came home from camp not feeling well. Are you sure it's hives? I went to camp and we all went on a night walk. We were separate...
- Your daughter may have a rash rather than hives, and taking her temperature to determine if she has a fever is the first thing you should do. She may have a bacterial...
- You're doing the right stuff. I would take her to the dr. just to be sure it's not something more serious and maybe get some prescription relief for her. Good l...
