Over the Counter (OTC): 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...
Over-the-counter Eczema Lotion/cream Recommendation
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on November 23, 2008
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So ladies, what OTC eczema lotions/creams/moisturizers have worked well for day-to-day maintenance/prevention of mild eczema in children? I am looking SPECIFICALLY fo...
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- I use Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream on my son and myself. Its not greasy at all and provides long term moisture. Good Luck . ..
- California Baby is honestly the best kind. There is no mineral oil and other fillers in it that will clog the pores. Mineral oil will prevent the skin from "breathin...
- We use Eucerin. DD has eczema so bad as a baby we had to start with a rx. Her skin split and bled. the doc recommended that once we get the cracks taken care of to ...
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...
19 Month Old & Dry Skin
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on February 1, 2010
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My 19 month old was born with sensitive skin and tends to have a little excema (not sure of spelling), when I took him to his recent dr appointment I asked about the r...
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- My son also suffers from eczema, though not so much on his face. His also tends to be worse in the summer than the winter, but a couple of things: If the patches on ...
- Here is a great 99% organic lotion: http://healinghappens.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=30106
- my daughter had this as a baby and we used vit E oil and worked wonders she doesnt have it anymore. Good luck
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...
What Products Work Best for 9 Month Old with Eczema and Dermatitis
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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My 9 month old has battled Eczema since the day he was born and I have tried EVERYTHING over the counter with very little success. I am now using prescription Hydrocor...
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- Try the Arbonne Baby line. Their lotion and baby oil work wonders for my daughters eczema!! I tried using the hydrocortisone (which our pedi only allowed us to use a w...
- The reason I started using and selling Arbonne products is because of my son's eczema. I had also tried everything over the counter and all of the treatments I could ...
- Try bathing your baby with Aveeno Baby Soothing Bath Treatment and follow with Cetaphil lotion. My baby really improved with this regimen. Her pedi also gave her Ell...
Nummular Eczema
Asked by S.H. from Rochester
on July 17, 2008
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I am wondering if any one has any experience with a child with nummular eczema. My 14 month old was just diagnosed and we were told to try an OTC hydrocortisone along...
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- Hi S., I would highly recommend Arbonne's baby line - the lotion is NOT greasey and it actually absorbs because unlike most other brands - aquahphor, neutrogena ...
- One of my all time favorite moisturizers...Burt's Bees. It's made with bees wax and I love it. There is a baby one made with buttermilk that is super gentle. I used...
- Hi S., Melaleuca has an excellent product that is everything you want to help your 14-month-old clear away his eczema. More importantly, the product, Renew, is less e...
Eczema Galore...
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on April 23, 2007
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My little 20 month old peanut's eczema has worsened in the last few weeks. I put Aquaphor, Eucerin, over the counter Hydrocortisone, and bathe her every other day with...
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- Try bathing him with Cetaphil instead of Dove. My dermatologist suggested us to bathe him, then put on the creams and then damp pajamas. Then cover with dry pajamas fo...
- Can't help with the dr. recommendation but can tell you that I can't use Dove because it makes or gives me eczema. Have you tried oatmeal baths? You can get it at an...
- My son too had eczema and is allergic to hydrocortison so the doctor prescribed a skin cream called Elidel. He has not had any problems since. Hope this helps.
Infant Eczema 911 !!
Asked by J.T. from Jacksonville
on April 9, 2008
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Hi. I have a daughter with eczema--everywhere! She has it everywhere from her ankle crease and ankle bones, to her knees (front and back), up to her wrists-all around,...
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- Welcome to my world!! What worked for us Buy Aveeno Baby Soothing relief moisture care, cream tube with navy cap. Approx $5.99, much cheaper than a prescriptio...
- Get her in to the doctor. It may not be Eczema, it could be allergies or something worse. I would take my kid in NOW. Only a doctor can authorize any extended steroid ...
- Hi, My daughter had pretty bad exzema on her legs but over the years it has gotten better. It really only flares up when pollen is really bad and/or very cold outs...
