Older Child: Hydrocortisone
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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...
9 Year Old with Eczema
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on May 22, 2009
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Hi!
My 9 year old daughter keeps developing a big rash on her back legs. The over the counter lotions do not seem to help and tend to sting her. I do not really want ...
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- I just battled eczema myself. First of all, you need to figure out what the allergic trigger is, because she is reacting to something in the diet. There is usually a...
- Maybe these are things you already do, but: Less frequent baths with lukewarm water. Dove soap for sensitive skin.
- Definitely take him to the dermatologist. Is this the first time he's had this? I could definitely be a food allergy if it's a new thing. Both my kids have eczema. A...
Deodorant/Antiperspirant For 9 Yo W/ Sensitive Skin
Asked by K.M. from Austin
on June 1, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 9 year old (about to be 10) son has started to need and wear deodorant/antiperspirant. At first we started with a "natural, pure, organic" deodorant. ...
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- try the salt sticks that you can find at health food stores and fairway. they are fabulous for everyone!! they don't stain your clothes, you don't see it at all, has...
- I have a 9 year old daughter with the same problem--it isn't slways easy to find, but a deodorant only (not anti-perspirant) works best for her.
- Hi K.! My husband gets horrible itchy red bumps from antiperspirent, no matter how gentle it is. He reacts to the aluminum in the antiperspirent. We have cut suga...
Skin Care for 10 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Chattanooga
on March 20, 2008
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My Granddaughter has rough bumps on her face and the back of her arms. Description: red bumps and some have whiteheads, feels like sand paper. The doctor says nothin...
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- I got something similar after giving birth. My doctor said it was clogged pores and to exfoliate. I used an exfoliating wash in the shower once a week and they eventu...
- try Mary Kay acne cream.. it is only 7.00 and has remarkable results! Good luck!
- I was told those bumps on the back of the arm is extra dry skin. I have found a safer, natually based lotion that works wonders on stuff like that! It's great for ex...
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...
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...
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...
Advice on Toddlers Face Rash
Asked by R.L. from Seattle
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter is 20 months and she has this rash on her lower part of her cheeks on both sides, has anyone ever come across this? If so, what do you suggest? I was told ...
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- It's very possibly allergies. My son is allergic to eggs and peanuts and that shows up as a rash, which is better than breathing problems, but still difficult to deal ...
- My daughter used to get like that when she was about that age. I took her to the doctor and it seemed it was from the water at swim lessons, I used the gerber face bal...
- You should try putting just plain vaseline on her cheeks. I know it sounds strange but it really works. My 8 month old son gets a full body coating before bed and ha...
Help with Eczema
Asked by M.A. from Minneapolis
on February 17, 2008
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My 6 month old was just diagnosed with eczema and I am trying to get his breakouts under control. The doctors are not so helpful on what is causing it (basically sayi...
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- My sons are older but have problems in the winter especially. My dermatologist suggests using a non-soap cleanser, such as Basic or Cetaphil and not too hot water for ...
- A friend of mine has a son who had the same problem. The peditrician she saw (in New York) misdiagnosed him for the first two years of his life. He had breakouts all...
- Hi, I worked with a Mom who tried everything to help her son with his eczema. It was not until she worked with an environmental doctor that her son found relief. It wa...
Rash from Wedding/Engagement Rings
Asked by N.N. from Chicago
on October 8, 2008
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I've been married for nearly five years and just recently developed a rash under my wedding and engagements rings. Both are 18K white gold and I had them appraised, so...
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- I agree with what everyone else says. I never wear my rings overnight or in the shower, have them cleaned every once in a while and have never had a problem. Since y...
- Hi... I have had the same problem off and on for a while now. They say that it is rare to be allergic. It can be a combination of cleaning supplies ect. that build ...
- I had the same thing that happened to me. Two things: When you wash your hands make sure all the soap is rinsed off and that it is dry before you put your rings back ...
