Medical Conditions: Aquaphor
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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...
Constant Diaper Rash
Asked by R.B. from Norfolk
on November 11, 2006
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My oldest daughter has always had a diaper rash. Lately I have been noticing it much worse. It goes in spurts and is very unpredictable. It gets very bad sometimes w...
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- I see that lots of other moms have responded with suggestions on lots of great rash products to try. I hope one of them works for you... I know that has to be miserab...
- Hi R., Do your girls drink orange juice or any other citrus juice? My daughter got horible diaper rash until I cut out the OJ.
- My son had terrible diaper rash for the first 3 months he was born. the onlt that would stick to the sores was vaseline and it worked wonderfully. Also you may want to...
Diaper Rash
Asked by S.G. from San Francisco
on December 16, 2010
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OK, its time to ask the experts. My son has had a diaper rash for 3 weeks. I have been using bag Baum, Lotramin and now the doc suggest adding a little cortozone cre...
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- Someone may have already suggested this...but try Triple Paste. You can get it at Target. My mom always swore by zinc oxide for DR and TP has the highest % I've ...
- I've never used bag baum, so I don't know it's make-up. When we had this issue, my pediatrician said some kids have very sensitive skin, and creams with a drying effe...
- I have found the Burt's Bee's "Baby Bee" diaper ointment to be VERY good. That is what worked for my son. Also, the "Florasone" ointment, which is a natural cortison...
Diaper Rash, Only It's Not!
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on September 26, 2006
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I have been fighting a horrible rash on front and back of my 3 year old. You name it, I've tried it. Thing is, my sitter can keep her for two nights and almost make ...
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- For whatever reason, my 3 yr old has problems down there when she drinks grape juice. I know that's random, but maybe fruit juices are one thing you haven't looked at...
- My first reaction is allergy. Though I am not a doctor. My youngest has very sensitive skin. Did you have actual allergy testing done (blood test or skin panel)? T...
- My 18 mos. old girl had what I thought was bad diaper rash, after fighting it for 2 weeks I took her to our pediatrician (Dr. Ray Rhodes at Fort Worth Pediatrics) and ...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
In and Out of the Hospital with 13 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2009
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I have a 13 month old son who has had lots of problems with asthma. The first time he was hospitalized for it he was only 7 weeks old and it has been an on going battl...
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- I haven't read through all the responses, but when my daughter got a severe diaper rash because of the antibiotic she was on, the doctor suggested Desitin Original (no...
- Hi, To counteract the effects of the antibiotic, I second giving your son a probiotic. Kefir or yogurt with *live active cultures* will help, too. (You have to read...
- Hi S.- I too am sorry to hear about your son. It sounds like it's been a tough year for him. A couple of things I want to echo from other moms below: 1) it's import...
New to Eczyma
Asked by R.L. from Spokane
on April 28, 2008
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My son was just "diagnosed" wth eczyma. He is 2 years old and it is driving him crazy. I don't know anything about this problem and would love any ideas everyone has...
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- First of all, eczyma is NOT that big a deal. I have suffered all my life with it and I'm 58 years old. You didn't say where he breaks out, arms, legs, chest, hands, ...
- Hi R., I'm sorry that he's going through so much. I would recommend going to www.melaleuca.com, and order the Citrus Bar soap, and the Renew lotion. These two ite...
- My husband has eczyma. The only thing that has really helped him was, Draw a warm bath, in a tall glass of milk add 1 -2 tablespoons on olive oil. After the skin has s...
