Hydrocortisone
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Hydrocortisone Cream and 6 Month Olds Face
Asked by S.J. from Huntsville
on November 23, 2010
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My ped. put my son on perscription Hydrocortisone cream a few weeks ago for red spots, dry spots on his face.
I have had skin issues all my life and have always be...
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- Slather him in Aquaphor. Only use the HC cream, I think, no more than for stretches of 2 weeks at a time.....that is what my pediatrician said for our daughter's ecze...
- I agree with Regina. Try something natural. They do NOT know the long term effects of using those products on babies..........
- U r right to b concerned about long term use of hydrocortisone as it can thin the skin, but any ped who knows his stuff, should have prescribed the mildest cream possi...
Acid Mantle (Cream Mixed with Hydrocortisone) - Is It Safe?
Asked by J.L. from Philadelphia
on March 30, 2008
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I have a 15 month old son who has extremely sensitive skin and had horrible ezcema (sp?) since he was an infant. We found out that it was mostly caused by an allergy ...
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- I used this exact same mix on my son at about the same age as yours. The eczema on his face was painful looking and this medication worked miracles. I used it daily ...
- My son also had bad eczema when he was a baby ,now he is almost 13yrs.Long term hydrocortisone can thin the skin,Alsolast week someone had a similar question.it is usu...
- J.: Contact Evans Garden online at their website. They are located in Florida and make all natural products. "EvansGarden.com" <____@____.com>. Give them the backg...
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...
Eczema
Asked by K.L. from Denver
on February 1, 2011
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What types of natural ointments and lotions etc have you had success with for toddler eczema? I'm trying to avoid the hydrocortisone use because it can lead to asthma.
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- I recommend Renew Lotion with Melaleuca. Its all natural. Contact livetotalwellness.com/lisamariel to see a presentation on this....
- Eczema can be traced back to adrenal malfunction. Specifically, low cortisol hormone output. A saliva cortisol test can be performed to find out if this indeed is the ...
- The best advice I ever got was from my pediatrician. All three of my children have eczema. The best treatment for us has been prevention. We use no soaps in the bat...
Eczema in the Diaper Area
Asked by A.S. from New York
on November 19, 2008
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My son is 14 months and after treating him for diaper rash/yeast infection for 4 months,I believe that he has eczema in the diaper area. It looks like little red bumps...
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- Dear Monica, I would get it checked out. Eczema does not usually limit itself to just the diaper area. It can be anywhere on the body chest, back, arms, face, etc. ...
- Try giving him an hour or two of diaper-free time every day. Let the sun and air get to the affected area and see if that helps clear up the rash. Lack of air circul...
- My son had the same issue with the red bumps and I treated it with the hydrocortisone until it went away a few days later. I was diligent about changing his diaper ev...
Eczema
Asked by G.M. from Boston
on June 16, 2011
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Hi all. My 5 mos old DD has horrible eczema. We have tried Aquaphor, Cetaphil, Hydrolatum, Aveeno - nothing works. The ONLY thing that works is hydrocortisone cream, b...
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- In response to the horrified responses about the bleach bath - my pediatrician also recommended it to my infant whose eczema was really raw and open and was getting in...
- Find out what triggers the Eczema. Or if nursing, maybe something you are eating. My Mom for example: Oats and Citrus triggers her Eczema. If she avoids those th...
- CeraVe is a much better moisturizer in my opinion and many docs do recommend it over the ones you are using. Sometimes it is kept behind the pharmacy counter so if yo...
Eczema on 6Mo Fingers
Asked by L.S. from Fort Collins
on December 19, 2010
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My 6mo son has some eczema spots on his fingers. My other son had eczema, as well. Per doctor's instructions, we've always used hydrocortisone cream on the spots tha...
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- There is a company that makes some baby eczema cream. They sell it at Wal-Mart. It's in a green/teal box and has Winne the Pooh characters on it. It's really thick,...
- i suffer from cronic eczema on my hands and it is not fun. getting his fingers wet (by thumb sucking) will make it worse and it will never heal. i recomend pulling bab...
- My doctor advised me to use vasolean or baby aguafour (sorry about my spelling). He said it was most important right after her bath but another good time was while sh...
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...
Seeking Advice on Infant's Rash
Asked by J.P. from Miami
on November 2, 2009
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My 9 month old son developed a rash about a month ago around his neck and it has spread to his torso and diaper area. His pediatrician prescribed hydrocortisone cream,...
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- Sounds like molluscum contagiosum. My 4 kida had it. It affects babies ans toddlers with immature immune systems. It is itchy, but otherwise will not hurt your chil...
- My son gets this too. For him it's detergent and perfumes. I use Aquafor and it goes away very quickly. I used to give him prescriptions and was worried too. One t...
- Has something been introduced into his diet? Lots off foods can cause sensitivities and reactions that at first seem unrelated. Common culprits are egg, cows milk, glu...
"Pimples" on Butt
Asked by A.B. from Oklahoma City
on May 7, 2009
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My daughter has pimples on her butt. She doesn't have a rash on her "areas" but pimples on her butt. I used the butt paste when she is with me and it works and they se...
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- Just read all the responses you had and as you can see from the diversity of the advice given, the "pimples" could be a number of things. You didn't say how old your d...
- I suggest papa due a thorough job of disinfecting his bathroom! God Bless
- Is it possible it's a yeast infection or some type of dermatitis caused by the wetness in the diaper area? Here's what I would use (this recipe came from a pediatric ...
