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Postpartum Changes
Asked by L.G. from Albany
on February 26, 2010
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I am 20 weeks postpartum and upon giving birth my body has gone through a lot of changes such as hair loss, skin changes, mood swings. My skin became very dry, more se...
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- I had this same problem, and it will go away at some point. I think I had issues for about 7 months after my son was born. I'm guessing that Aveeno anti-itch is a loti...
- hi, Maybe you should have your thyroid checked. My son was about 6 months old when I was still loosing a lot of hair and having extremly dry skin and being abnormally ...
- Hi, My baby is 46 weeks old and my thighs and armss are still covered by those same pimples you were mentioning. Apparently they will be there as long as you breas...
Allergies
Asked by K.B. from Charlotte
on April 30, 2008
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My 16 week old baby has had bad eczema for about 7 or 8 weeks and I cannot keep it under control. I have tried many different ointments (aquafour, aveeno, vaseline, h...
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- Hi K., I have been down this road and it is not easy, but switching to formula is not going to be better for your son! Just be patient and keep trying the eliminatio...
- K., My children both have eczema sometimes. My oldest is a four yr old boy, he gets break outs on his face the worst and his arms and hands. The only baby wash or...
- My son is 18 yrs old now and developed eczema around the same age while I was breast feeding. I have had it all my life also. It sounds funny but i had to use nothing ...
What Face Lotion Do You Use for Your Babies?
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on July 27, 2010
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Hello mommies! I have a 4 month old, who has sensitive skin/ prone to eczema. I would like to know what you are using for your babies on their faces? I've used aquaph...
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- We use California Baby Super Sensitive or Cetaphil. Both are fragrance free and readily available at Target etc. My kids and I have eczema and a little bit of sunshine...
- we use Gold Bond. It is in the white and pink bottle and is fragrance free. My son is 4 years old and I had to spend a year on medicine for him for very sensitive sk...
- Honestly, I use plain, old fashion, sometimes generic, vaseline. There's nothing glamorous about it, but it works, doesn't irritate skin and is cheap. It also lasts ...
Acne Treatment for Lactating Mom?
Asked by A.S. from New York
on August 10, 2008
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Since I was a teenager my skin has been prone to breakouts. I've used a million treatments, with varying success. I am now 4 months post-partum and experiencing more...
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- Proactiv is considered safe for breastfeeding moms. Kellymom is a highly regarded website with current, trusted info. Here is a link about acne medications and breas...
- Have you ever heard of Arbonne? They believe that everything should be pure, safe and beneficial. The Clear Advantage Line which is for acne really help my girls. Ch...
- I have had acne problems/oily skin from teenage-into the 30's-and beyond. I swear by "Coppertone Sport 30 SPF", and used it daily during pregnancy & nursing. It has ...
Baby Eczema?
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on December 21, 2006
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Last month dry patches started to appear on my son's arms and legs. Now, I have noticed these patches on his back and stomach as well. I took him to a pediatrician a c...
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- Our son also has this problem. We've found several things helpful. In addition to the no fabric softener... we've switched to a sensitive skin laundry detergent from ...
- I have dealt with this since day 1 and my 3 year old still has dry skin. My doctor also told me to use cortozone but i didn't like the side effects. What has work...
- I second the recomendations others have made. Our 4 month old has it. Our pediatrician prescribed a cortisone ointment and i bought it but then read the side effects...
Seeking Help with Eczema
Asked by J.Z. from Chicago
on January 21, 2009
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I have two children ages 1 and 2 that I believe have eczema. My daughter had it when she was a new born, but has gone away for almost two years until just a couple of...
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- I have used the Cetaphil for about a year on my 7yr old and it works great. If you have the ability to do so apply the lotion very liberally 3X a day for 1 week and th...
- My daughter is almost 5 months old and her skin is horribly dry and I asked my cousin and her doctor and they both told me crisco...yes crisco from your kitchen. I th...
- Aside from the food allergy ... I have two sons that have skin issues. One of them has very itchy skin, to the point where he scratches until scabs form. I have fou...
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...
Soap/Shampoo Recommendations for Infant W/ Eczema
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on December 28, 2007
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My 4 month old daughter is dealing with eczema. It seems to be brought on by the colder weather and changes in humidity. (We've been using a humidifier in her room to...
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- Good Morning K. When my son was baby ( 2001) he had a serve case of eczema. His skin would get so dry that it would crack and bleed, he was just uncomfortable. I to...
- A lot of time dairy foods can be the culprit for a lot of exzema. So, you may want to try switching to soy milk or cheese to see if this helps her flareups. Milk is ...
- Besides what you've already tried (and limiting the number of baths) I don't have any lotion/soap advice. However, I would strongly recommend looking into the possibl...
Advise on Dry Face and Scalp
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on March 10, 2008
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Hello,
My 11 week old has dryness in his face and scalp. Fyi, He was born with a full head of hair. The rest of his body is just fine. We have been bathing every ...
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- Please do not put mineral oil, or any other paraben or sulfite containing products on your baby...these are made from petroleum~the stuff we fuel our cars with! Plain ...
- Hi A.. My son has major dry skin and scalp in the winter, and his pediatrician recommended we put 1 tbl mineral oil in his bath and only bathe every other day or so, ...
- Try the arbonne Baby wash and lotion. It is plant based and I have several children with skin conditions who use it and it went away within a week or two. Amazing what...
Best Eczema Treatment
Asked by M.C. from Hartford
on September 22, 2010
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My son has always had bad skin. He's 20 months now and has a large circle on his left cheek that has really bad eczema (nothing anywhere else). We've been through the ...
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- Dose he have any food allergys that you suspect?? My son had really read checks and eczema on his feet. We found out he is allergic to Milk. Now that he is avoiding mi...
- Arbonne's ABC Baby Products. PM me for more info, my web site, email and also some before and after pics of a baby that had it really bad all over before using Arbonne.
- make sure you follow the advice of a dermatologist. Not all eczema is the same. Our daughter's is able to be controlled by lotion after each bath. The dermatologi...
