Pets & Dander: Aquaphor
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Aquaphor, Eczema and Bum Genius Diapers
Asked by A.H. from Grand Junction
on February 1, 2010
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My son has severe eczema on his entire body and sometimes we are applying Aquaphor 3 times (or more) a day. I was told by Bum Genius reps that this cream would affect...
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- I don't know anything about cloth diapers but my daughter has eczema and we use vanicream instead of aquaphor. It isn't patroleum based so it may not effect your diape...
- Why don't you give your son probiotics to get to the root of the eczema problem? Good bacteria in the gut prevents and cures so many things, including eczema. I have t...
- A., The reason Aquaphor works for your son is because it is a moisturizer with Petroleum-based Petrolatum. As such, it repels water and other liquids. When you put ...
Allergic Reaction to Formula
Asked by T.J. from Cincinnati
on June 3, 2008
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Hello,
I have an 8 month old and we think that he has an allergic reaction to the formula he is taking. His body from the neck down to the feet he has little bumps...
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- Hi LaDreka, If your son has been on the same formula for the last 8 months it is probably not an allergy to that, but it still could be allergies. Seasonal aller...
- Have you tried switching him to goat milk, regular low fat milk, or lactose? It may be time to make the transition. As the baby is 8 months old are you feeding him...
- Is he eating any baby cereal? We had the same problem and it ended up being an alergic reaction to the Barley Cereal.
Peanut Allergy
Asked by T.R. from New York
on March 30, 2012
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We just found out that my daughter has a high level of peanut allergy. Her egezema is out of control (her back feels like alligator skin). We have medicine to contro...
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- http://www.nationaleczema.org/ This link is for the National Eczema Organization. Maybe contact them for information/help. They also have a community support gro...
- The blood test can not show "high allergy" to any substance. It can only show the level of reactivity in the blood, which - believe it or not - is not a good indicator...
- Try dairy and egg free. I had to go on a complete eliminiation diet with both of my girls when they were nursing. Didn't figure it out unit my oldest was about 6 month...
Allergy to Something?!
Asked by K.D. from Portland
on January 31, 2008
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I have lots of allergies so I watched for any reactions when I introduced foods really slowly to my son after 6 months of breast milk only. We eat as organic as possib...
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- This is one of those situations where the advice of other mothers is nice but cannot replace that of a doctor. You have such great detail of how/when/where these spot...
- Hi K., My daughter (16 1/2 months) has food allergies and eczema, and she started having this reaction when eating certain foods which she hadn't shown allergies to b...
- Could it be soy? my husband and son are both very allergic to soy. I found out with my son while I was nursing him, i had to be careful of what I ate. If it is a soy ...
Peanut Allergy - PART 2
Asked by T.R. from New York
on March 30, 2012
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I forgot to mention, my daughter is only 4 months old. We don't use water/powder formulas, only ready feed. I use demotologist lotions and everything is dye free/sce...
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- I am with Emmy that does not sound like a peanut allergy. Most people that are allergic to peanut will go into antafalactic shock (Sorry can't spell it). Milk allerg...
- I would think the eczema would be more from a milk allergy not the peanut so I would ask the dr which formula would be best. I babysit a little girl who is now 3 but ...
- I have twin sons. One of them developed eczema around 2-3 months old. The doctor suggested it was from a protein sensitivity as it occurred about the same time that h...
Allergy, Excema and a Growth Spurt
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on April 27, 2008
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My son, Johnny, is 6 months old and has allergies to wheat, egg and our beloved dog. He also has very sensitive skin, so we have had to go with all sensitive & fragra...
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- I would think w/spring the dog is shedding more? Do you have a room air cleaner? We bought a kenmore one and seems to help
- I have to say this is expensive but if I leave it off over night I can not even come downstairs without having to take something because of my allergies to my dog. If ...
- Hi B.--Thought you may want to listen to this free call, should be really good! Tuesday April 29th "A Review of Allergy Prevention" 8 PM Central Time call ###-...
Dog Allergies in Small Child
Asked by S.R. from Chattanooga
on February 6, 2011
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My almost 5-year-old son is allergic to my 12-year old dog. In the winter months, he has a lot of trouble with chronic sinusitus and I'm sure it's from the dog allerg...
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- Hi S., I was allergic to dogs (and many other things) ALL my life until I detoxed my home. I know that sounds funny but when I removed all the things that broke dow...
- Wow this is a tough one. I would really balk at getting rid of my elderly pet as well. As others have suggested your son's allergies might not be the dog or only the ...
- I so feel your pain, as I am an allergy sufferer and know that my dog (recently had put down due to health) and my cat affect me. I hate not having respite in my own ...
Looking for Advice for Possible Allergic Reaction
Asked by E.C. from Kansas City
on February 6, 2008
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My 7yr old has sensitive skin. Last month he broke out with a rash. Some of them blistered, while others kind of streaked. He had them on his fingers, back of neck, ...
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- Could be Eczema. If a topical antihistimine doesn't work (try this first), try treating it with Shea Butter (try an unscented kind, and be sure it doens't have mineral...
- your description sounds more like hives than an allergic reaction. has something changed in your lives recently? has your child had something happen that is upsettin...
- Hello Erica C, The first thing I would suggest is taking him to a pediatrician or family doctor. My guess would be that it is an allergic reaction of some sort, a...
Allergy Testing for 13 Month Old
Asked by S.T. from Columbus
on February 15, 2008
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My 13 month old has severe excema on his head and face. At our last doctor visit (last week) my doctor suggested that we get him tested for allergies to see if that w...
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- ok there are two ways to allergy test. the first one is too draw some blood and they then test the blood that they draw. so the only part your child has to go through ...
- WE had similar issues with our son at the same age. We had him allergy tested. They did skin testing, which seemed to tickle more than hurt and he didn't shed a tear...
- i have a 10 year old little boy and he was tested a few years ago. it is no longer painful he said it didnt hurt at all. i give him oatmeal baths to help him my doctor...
Looking for Hay Fever/Seasonal Allergy Relief That Is Safe for Pregnancy!
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on September 1, 2008
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I've had seasonal allergies for as far back as I can remember, but I've never been pregnant during allergy season! This year seems more severe to me as I'm five month...
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- Hi, Here are a few of the things that have helped me: 1) My eye doctor recommended prescription eye drops that are specifically for the burning, itchiness caused...
- Your safety during pregnancy is crucial. I can not recommend any safe drug or over the counter pill, however, I am aware that by increasing your intake of a wide vari...
- Hi: I had this same issue when I was pregnant with my last son 3 years ago. My OB told me to take Claritan. But the best advice you should follow is to call your ...
