Hypoallergenic: Infant, Hydrocortisone
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Need Help with Baby Eczema- Does Hypoallegenic Formula Help?
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2009
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My 4 month old son has eczema all over his arms, legs and cheeks He's got these big red splotches all over and doesn't seem to be going away. The doctor said to try h...
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- Cetaphil lotion is the only thing that helped my daughter. And it helped a lot. I love it for me too.
- My 5-month old has a sililar issue. I used cetaphil and it 90% went away.
- My son who has eczema also turned out to have food allergies, so it may be worth asking your doctor to do the blood test, at least. We found that Goodstart worked best...
Excema = Allergy?
Asked by E. from Detroit
on February 16, 2007
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Does Excema ALWAYS mean there is an allergy? My son is 6 months old and has had bad excema since about 2 months. Under my ped's advice, I use Cortisone and Aquaphor, b...
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- i dont know if you have a Costco Warehouse where you live but there is this stuff called Amlactin that works better than cortisone or aquaphor and Costco sells a big b...
- Hi! My son also had/has excema. He too first developed it around 3 months which was last winter. I know that it went away completely in the summer, and didn't retur...
- My daughter started with excema after she turned 2 and started drinking regular milk. The DR. kept saying she was not allergic, but when I stopped the milk and went ba...
Is This a Food Allergy
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on March 28, 2008
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My daughter is 6 weeks old and has a "rash" on her face. It seems to come and go. After she feeds (Similac Advanced w/ Iron) it gets red. About 20 min later it's just...
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- Hi T., I would say yes that seems like at least a sensitivity. My son was diagnosed with lots of food allergies early in life and sometimes the reactions to the ...
- Hold on for the next week appt. so dr. can see for himself what it looks like. As long as baby is not crying (like it's burning her or irretating her) don't worry till...
- We went through similar issues w/ my daughter who is now 4. We switched detergents to All free for all our laundry and started using Arbonne products. Unfortunately ...
Acne/Rash From Soy Formula?
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I've had to supplement with formula as I'm not producing enough at the moment. I gave my daughter a soy formula (earth's best brand) one night. My husband used a lacto...
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- Hello T.-when I went from breastfeeding to formula my baby developed dry skin also. There is nothing more pure then mommy's milk so I wouldn't doubt that her body is ...
- many different elements can cause skin rashes on a child, but it is wise to try to find the source. because dairy can be hard on young digestive systems and the soy f...
- Hi T.-- I agree with Natalie on the regular formula thing...unless there is a ethical or medical reason, you should probably try the regular 1st. I would just chec...
Temporary Weaning to Formula
Asked by J.C. from Hartford
on August 19, 2008
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My exclusively breastfed 6 month old son has had severe eczema for over 3 months now, and we don't know which way to turn. We have seen medical doctors, tried alterna...
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- You poor things!! I don't have much advice to offer except stick to it. He will get used to the bottle and if it helps with the eczema, he should get less fussy. I ...
- my daughter has eczema too! We had to switch to a natural laundry detergent, Arm and Hammer Essentials and that seems to help, and i wash all mine and my husband;s clo...
- First I want to tell you I have had eczema most of my life. Not one western medicine doctor or dermatologist has been able to help me. Yes they gave me those yucky, gr...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
Congestion Due to an Allergy?
Asked by C.G. from Saginaw
on June 28, 2007
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My 4 1/2 month daughter has had continuous episodes of congestion and sneezing. Her ped does indicate that she has an allergy and keeps having us switch formulas. I tr...
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- We had a similar situation with our daughter (she is 8 months old now). We had her on breast milk and Enfamil Lipil formula; we came to realize that she was allergic t...
- My 4 year old daughter could not drink anything made be similac, she could only drink Emphamill (spelling?)Lactos free good luck
- My daughter couldnt do any of the above and ended up drinking soy milk (right by reg milk at the store) Then she was able to drink 2% by 7mths..... sure stinks and u...
Infant Eczema?
Asked by C.R. from Fresno
on March 28, 2010
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Hello, my 8 month old daughter had one red spot under each eye-high up on the cheek-yesterday and when she woke up this morning they looked worse! They don't seem to b...
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- It definitely could be eczema so taking her to see your doctor is a good idea. Most cases of eczema are a reaction to a food (other reactions include diaper rash, dar...
- Keep her out of the sun. If it doesnt go away , take her to a dermatologist. I was diagnosed ta 2 for Lupus and it started with a rash on my cheeks then joint pain. So...
- Although I think you should consult your doctor, two out of three of my kids have had eczema. It can pop up in strange place...not just behind the knees, bend of the e...
Allergy to Sunscreen on Cheeks Only - Any Suggestions?
Asked by B.V. from Stockton
on June 8, 2009
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Everytime I apply sunscreen to my daughter her cheeks break out, slight redness, small bumps, not really visible but I can feel them, and they seem mildly itchy. She ...
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- Try an old fashioned zinc oxide dream. I get the same rash on my face - the only thing I can use is AVeeno Daily Calming lotion SPF 15. It's in an orange & cream co...
- She could be getting an early form of rosacea. My 6 yr old daughter has it. Sunlight perpetuates it. I have read that some rosacea is caused by the demodex mite. There...
- Hi B., You have to be careful with some sunscreens as they have additives that are not good for the body because of the harmful chemicals. I use the Solbar...
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
