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Eczema Help
Asked by B.P. from Washington DC
on March 4, 2008
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My daughter (2-1/2 years old) had been dealing with eczema this winter. We've been to the pediatrician and he suggested both a hydrocortisone cream as well as a few o...
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- I watch a little girl who suffers from the same thing. She has it the worst on her legs. So her parents put 2 pairs of paints on her and lotion goes on every change or...
- Hi B., i feel your frustration. My family has suffered from eczema forever. :) I'm praying that my twins don;t get it. I can tell you from our experience, that cre...
- Look at any diet changes. I also suggested fish oil and probitics for kids. Aloe for the skin and any natural or organic lotions. You may want to consult a Naturopath.
2Yr Old Son with Ezema
Asked by R.A. from Phoenix
on July 18, 2008
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I have a 2yr old that has really bad ezema and I cant seem to get it to go away. I took him to the Dr. and he said to put Hydrocortisone cream on him. The ezema is all...
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- Oh I am so glad that you ask re eczema. I have just the stuff for you that will get results. Hydrocortisone cream will not help. It is just a temporary fix. My son ha...
- My boy has ezema also on his torso & behind his knees it started when we switched him from formula to regular milk. His pedi. told me it could be from the milk. I sh...
- I have been in your shoes. I know how frustrating it is to see your child suffering and not know what to do about it. Unfortunately your Dr. will not have the correc...
Mosquito Bites?
Asked by A.M. from Detroit
on August 24, 2009
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My daughter has sensitive skin and mosquitos seem to love her. Anytime she is bit, the bite lasts for weeks and she is miserable for days. She got bit last night (no...
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- Get a big bottle of Listerine and a good spray bottle. Spray around where your daughter plays. It's supposed to be excellent against mosquitoes. At Better Health/...
- Here is a website to check out regarding the use of anti perspirant for bug bites... http://www.mybugbites.com/antiperspirant-may-stop-the-itch-frombug-bites/
- This may sound crazy, but-Roll on antiperspirant/deodorant! I read the tip somewhere, and my daughter gets huge welts that last a long time from mosquitos, but when s...
Red Stomach Rash
Asked by K.L. from Tampa
on October 30, 2008
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My 6 month old has red dry patches over his stomach. I noticed it yesterday and it seemed to be better this morning. Unfortunately, it seems to be worse tonight. I ...
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- My son , who is now three years old is a multiple food allergy case. We've been through a lot and have seen allergists , derm. Dr. etc. So you can imagine all we've ex...
- The change in weather could be causing it. Also have you changed laundry soap, sofener, bath soap or anything like that? And it could be a food allergy. A lot of peopl...
- Our 1.5 has very sensitive skin and the weather really seems to irritate it even more. SOme doctors say it's ezceme (sp?) either way we found the Aveeno products help....
Eczema Not Getting Any Better ...
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on April 30, 2011
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Hi moms,
I have a 20 month old boy that has had eczema since he was a baby. It's mainly on his legs, arms, rear end and back of the neck.. ok, almost everywhere. We...
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- My son has nearly always had eczema. I am sure it is an allergy of some sort because it goes away when he is on antihistamines. We found that he can't have baths or ...
- As other posters have said, you need to take a closer look at all the cleaning products in your home. Unscented laundry detergent is a start but you also need to nix ...
- He has an intolerance for gluten. Remove it from his diet. His symptoms will disappear and you won't have to use the creams.
Advice on Toddlers Face Rash
Asked by R.L. from Seattle
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter is 20 months and she has this rash on her lower part of her cheeks on both sides, has anyone ever come across this? If so, what do you suggest? I was told ...
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- It's very possibly allergies. My son is allergic to eggs and peanuts and that shows up as a rash, which is better than breathing problems, but still difficult to deal ...
- My daughter used to get like that when she was about that age. I took her to the doctor and it seemed it was from the water at swim lessons, I used the gerber face bal...
- You should try putting just plain vaseline on her cheeks. I know it sounds strange but it really works. My 8 month old son gets a full body coating before bed and ha...
Help with Eczema
Asked by M.A. from Minneapolis
on February 17, 2008
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My 6 month old was just diagnosed with eczema and I am trying to get his breakouts under control. The doctors are not so helpful on what is causing it (basically sayi...
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- My sons are older but have problems in the winter especially. My dermatologist suggests using a non-soap cleanser, such as Basic or Cetaphil and not too hot water for ...
- A friend of mine has a son who had the same problem. The peditrician she saw (in New York) misdiagnosed him for the first two years of his life. He had breakouts all...
- Hi, I worked with a Mom who tried everything to help her son with his eczema. It was not until she worked with an environmental doctor that her son found relief. It wa...
Baby Eczema
Asked by M.Y. from Denver
on July 6, 2009
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I am looking for a remedy for baby eczema. I have a 3 1/2 month girl. She constantly has this on her face. She has it on her arms, legs, and belly area. I have used M...
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- My daughter had baby eczema as well. She is VERY fair - blonde, green eyes and light skin... I had the best luck with Cetaphil cream. Just buy it at Target, Wal Mart...
- My doctor recommended CeraVe lotion (usually with beauty products rather than the regular lotions), which I think helped. We definitely need to use a steriod cream oc...
- Just a few days ago we say Dr. Daniel Leung at National Jewish in the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology clinic. He said to bathe in warm water in a onesie for a min. o...
Seeking Advice for 4Y Daughter's Recurrent Vaginitis and Infections.
Asked by L.R. from Sherman
on July 17, 2010
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She has had vaginitis and yeast infections for about 2 years. Any suggestions for prevention? We don't take bubble baths, use perfumed soaps, or wipe back to front. I ...
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- what is she eating? lots of breads and sugars will cause infections too. i would take her to a different doctor. on that specializes in allergies. or even just call an...
- Lots and lots of Water--I know it sounds crazy--my mom has had the infections and she would also drink lots of Cranberries..poor baby--good luck
- Have you tried children's probiotics? You can get them at Whole Foods. They can help. Also, letting her run around the house without underwear, just a loose dress o...
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
