For Children: Hydrocortisone
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Baby Eczema
Asked by S.T. from Philadelphia
on March 26, 2008
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My son is 4 months old and has a rash mainly on his eyeslids and underneath his eyes. He also has a little on his chin and cheeks. The pediatrician said it is eczema a...
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- My son is 3.5 years old and had eczema in various creases in his body. Initially his pediatrician thought it was no big deal and told me to use hydrocortisone cream. ...
- Hi S.- my son is now 2 1/2, and as an infant he started out with eczema, then it went to food allergy and asthma, apparently this is the common order. My son would ge...
- UPDATE 4/2/08 - I had a follow up visit with the pediatrician and saw a different doctor than last time. Just to clarify on my last post - we talked about the use of ...
Infant Itching
Asked by H.F. from Eugene
on November 25, 2010
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My daughter who is 17 months old has a terrible rash all over her body. We took her to the doctor and they said it was contact dermatitis from our detergent. So I have...
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- Dreft is one of the most horribly perfumed and chemical-laden detergents on the market. I think it's shameful that they market it as a baby's detergent. I can't imagin...
- I would look into food allergies. My daughter reacts this way to gluten and some people do to milk. I our case nothing shows up on testing for her allergies are not ...
- I would get a second opinion. Sounds like your first doctors guess is not correct. M.
Baby Eczema Keeps Coming Back with a Vengence. Help!
Asked by N.F. from Reno
on November 30, 2009
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My baby has pretty severe eczema on her face! the doc told me to use Hydrocortizone for flare ups and keep her skin hydrated all the time. That is what we've been doin...
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- I have plaque psoroisis and the best fix is the tanning bed and fish oil. Both are not exactly kid friendly solutions! Spending a little time outside everyday can ma...
- While there are prescription creams for eczema, I've had good luck w/ Aveeno products on my girls -- both w/ eczema and sensitive skin (one is allergic to sunscreen!)....
- Hi, My son had the same problem as a baby, and luckily he outgrew it at around 1 year old. Before that, I would put Cetaphil lotion and then spread Aquafor or Vaseli...
Experience with Baby Acne?
Asked by L.C. from Miami
on September 8, 2009
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Hi All,
I have a 1 month old beautiful baby boy that seems to have a mild case of baby acne... I've researched online and it says this is a normal occourance to abo...
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- Ask your ped about vitamin e oil. I wouldn't use too much soap, just warm water on a soft cloth or cotton ball. And don't get too worried about it. It's a phase, like...
- Hi L., My grandson also had it and we used ABC Wash by Arbonne. It's Pure Safe and Beneficial. No chemicals like no more tears has. You can find it here: www.J..my...
- It's very common and no big deal - follow the advice you got and do not be tempted to squeeze any whiteheads you may see! It will go away in a few weeks. Make sure y...
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...
3 Mo Old Son Has Food Allergies
Asked by L.G. from Philadelphia
on February 11, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am worried about my young 3 mo old. I'm currently nursing him (no trouble there), but he has a particularly bad case of ezcema on his cheeks... This has be...
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- I can tell you that my nephew is 6 mos old and he has had similar problems with rashes since he was born. My sister also was told by the doctor to use hydrocortizone....
- Hi L., Eczema is common in babies, although it is also a precusor to allergies. That said, hydrocortisone is safe for babies. Your doctor (and mine) would not hav...
- L., We're a "try natural first" family as well and also dealt with allergies and skin issues. You can do a google search for a lab that does blood work for food ...
Allergy and Elimination Diet
Asked by R.B. from Norfolk
on January 18, 2008
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My daughter keeps getting rashy. She had been diagnosed with eczema, an allergic reaction. We used the hydrocortisone cream and it went away, but just now I see a whol...
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- R.--if you are in the Washington DC area I would suggest visiting Dr.Razi in DC Ioana Razi is a pediatrician who also uses homeopathy. We have been going to her since ...
- My daughter had the same thing. PRetty bad too. We use Aquaphor on her every night after her bath... or when she was only 3 months old or so and too young to have a ...
- Same thing happened with my cousin. She began by eliminating all dairy products from her diet and it took care of the problem. You might want to start with that. Go...
Need Advice to Treat Skin Execma
Asked by E.B. from Kansas City
on March 30, 2008
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My son started getting rashes on his skin around 3 months. I've taken him to the doctor twice. The first time they told me it was execma and to put lotion on him to ...
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- I would insist on seeing a specialist at this point. I would want to see a dermatologist and an allergy doctor. They may think he is too young--at that point I would f...
- my son is 6 1/2 months old and he also has execma. we use a steroid cream when it gets bad and i use Arbonne Baby Care Body Oil. It is amazing. You can't use baby oi...
- E., Hopefully it will go away soon. My daughter too had it and we did the same routine you did. Don't worry about any prolonged use your son will be fine. I too ...
My Son Has eczema...any Advice?
Asked by H.M. from Washington DC
on June 17, 2008
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My son is 2 1/2 and has a history of eczema. It is usually worse in the winter months and i have tried lots of creams/lotions, rx and otherwise. Oatmeal baths help t...
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- i have a friend whos daughter gets shots. my kids were told that the little bumps on their arms/legs were eczema but they never turn red or itch. so i dunno. i dont u...
- Hey! My son, 10 mo old, and my daughter, 2.5 yrs old, both have this. After all kinds of lotions (both rx and not), the best thing I found was Aquaphor. After their...
- Hi H.: My son has been going to a dermatologist since he was 3 months old because he had dry skin. He still goes to him this day. The doctor prescribes this speci...
Bumps on Mom and Baby's Hands, Legs, and Arms???
Asked by K.B. from St. Louis
on April 8, 2012
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Okay so there has been an outbreak of chicken pox at my son's daycare so I've been OVERLY paranoid about him getting it as he hasn't gotten the vaccine yet (he'll get ...
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- Look into fifths and sixths diseases..they are simply treated, skin disorders and very contagious. Scabies or the one someone else mentioned (Molloscum contagi....) is...
- If it were chicken pox, you'd know it. The pox are red, itchy, and oozing. It could be Molluscum contagiosum. My daughter had that at a young age. They are pesky i...
- It doesn't sound like chicken pox, though I have never had them, so I honestly have little knowledge about what they look or feel like. But, my son and I both have s...
