Eczema & Hives: Child
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6 Year Old with Infectious Dandruff???
Asked by L.A. from Pine Bluff
on April 29, 2008
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Hi, My 6 year old has had a really dry scalp for about 3 years now and it's just getting worse. Her scalp even bleeds. I've tried Dr. Miracle's on her and it really so...
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- Apple cider vinegar is great because it draws out impurities and toxins and things that might be irritating the scalp, but you should take her to a dermatologist.
- You can get Nioxin at Walmart salon or JC Penney salon & it will take care of it ...or when my son had exema in his hair we used T-Gel shampoo from walmart ...in the s...
- I'm just guessing here, but have you asked her doctor? You may want to. Your daughter might be having a health problem with this being a symptom. If you have tried ...
Help with My 5 Year Old
Asked by C.B. from Tulsa
on April 15, 2009
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My 5 year old has severe temper tantrums ,
sometimes i cannot settle him down, he hits himself breaks stuff yells screams if i tell him no or he doesn't get e...
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- First, please let me give you words of encouragement - you will get through this. I know it seems horrible and overwhelming right now, but you are a strong person and...
- I guess you need to resolve things first with your husband. when your little boy sees that you and your husband are ok, he will see it and eventually his behaviour wil...
- Wow C., you are telling my story 27 years ago. My husband was bipolar and one of my sons is to and doing good. He also was born blind and moderately retarded. He is 26...
5 Year Old with Itchy Skin-
Asked by V.S. from Flagstaff
on October 21, 2010
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My 5 year old son complains he needs to scratch all the time. It seems to be mostly his scalp and face though he does scratch his arms some. There doesn't seem to be a...
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- What type of laundry detergent are you using? Fabric softner? A lot of chemicals in the 'popular' and the 'cheap' ones out there. This could be causing some irritat...
- It seems like he has eczema, my son i sthe same way, and he also has had cradle cap before, so I would use a type of dandruf shampoo for kids, and use like aveeno loti...
- Try a different soap/shampoo. Try a different laundry detergent. Consider food sensitivities.
Skin Allergies
Asked by K.E. from Milwaukee
on December 26, 2010
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My son is 14 months old and has terrible skin allergies to smoke. He has been seeing a dermatologist who diagnosed him with excema. Nothing over the counter works. We ...
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- maybe hes not allergic to the smoke per say, but the kind of wood being burned? but that doesnt answer the cig smoke connection. do you or anyone else in your househ...
- Your son could be allergic to something in the cigarette smoke--there are so many different chemicals used to make it. Per wood smoke--depends on what type of wood is ...
- I am a chiropractor and I recommend my patients to use coconut oil and also you can try aquaphor. My son is 3 and has a little ezcema and both these items have helped...
Son with Very Bad Skin Rash
Asked by J.G. from New York
on April 25, 2009
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hello moms! I have a big problem here, my almost 3 year old has developed a real bad and weird skin rash on his arms especially, his stomach and. a little on his legs....
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- I think you should bring him in to see a dermatolgist they might be able to tell you if he is allergic to a certain food or even be allergic to medication. Maybe try ...
- Hi J., I shop from a company called Melaleuca that has an incredible lotion that works great on skin conditions like excema, psoriasis, severe dry skin. They also hav...
- Hi J., I see you have tried a lot of things. You need to get him to a dermatologist to determine what kind of rash it is and what it will respond to. Grandma Mary
Dry Skin
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on October 2, 2009
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I lotion my entire body daily and overall have very healthy skin. However, after having my first child 2 years ago my hands and feet are so, so dry. Any recommendati...
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- Dear J., Your body probably needs a little health with essential fatty acids....oils. These oils appear in your diet in many ways. Olive oil, flaxseed oil, canola o...
- I used to use Eucerin, the cream version. It's a little greasy when you put it on, but it's GREAT for dry skin. Also, drinking more water can help, too.
- I HAD the same problem and since I starting using the mositerizing hand soap from Bath & Body works. My hands are so soft! I never found any lotions that helped and I...
5 Year Old Having Complete Meltdowns / Possibly ADHD
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone might experience meltdowns... I am not talking like the "he's tired and crabby" meltdown I am talking a fill on fit kicking and scream...
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- Hi M., This sounds just like my son when he was little and it is very easily remedied with dietary changes. It was my son's issues that sent me on the path of beco...
- Hi M., I think it is silly that they will not test him for another year. It is not like he is 2 or 3 he is almost 5! I think as the mom you have a better feel for...
- M., I have a son who get's 'stuck' and has a hard time letting go too. He is now 8 and it gets better every year - so hang in there. My advice would be to go to...
5 Year Old with Itchy Eyes (Seasonal Allergies) Looking for Relief
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on February 16, 2008
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My 5 year old has Seasonal Allergies and her eyes are really bothering her. This isn't unexpected as this happened the last few years but I'm concerned about the inte...
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- Recently a child in my infant room at our child development center developed redness around his eyes. He had no fever.I asked his parents to take him to the doctor fo...
- Hello My son has this problem. His eyes were red under his bottom lashes and his skin looked dry and flaky. I took him to the doctor and was prescribed some medica...
- Children's Benadryl works great i use it on my 3 1/2 year old Grandson. Sorry i dont have any home remedies good luck.
5 Year Old with Hives
Asked by M.P. from New York
on October 7, 2010
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Two days ago, one of my 5 yr old girls complained that she was itchy. When I looked at her, it looked like she had little bug bites all over her. My husband had just...
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- hello my son recently had hives... out of the blue.. (albeit, I have had them MANY times before) things like stress can definitely bring them out and or chemical pr...
- One of my girls started to get hives around 4 or 5 yrs old. They came out of no where. We cut some foods, stopped other things. We would watch when they showed up. ...
- It's not necessarily just a milk or dairy thing. If they are coming up that quickly though, it is likely it is something she ate or drank. You will need to figure ou...
Strange Rash on Daughter's Skin
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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Hello Mommies, Just hoping someone might know what this is. My 2 1/2 yr. old daughter started out with just a few skin colored bumps on her body, mostly on her arms an...
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- It could be contact dermatitis, eczema, or keratosis pilaris. The first two are allergic reactions that itch and the last one is a condition where the body produces e...
- T., Rashes are often not a big deal, but there are times when they are indications of something much more serious. Having had 4 kids, and experiencing a wide spect...
- I would definitely check with the Doctor again. It could be anything, from non-contagious, to contagious. So best to check. It could be just allergy or molluscum,...
