Pets & Dander: Infant, A&D
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Advice for "Allergic Type" Symptoms
Asked by G.C. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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My daughter who is now 9yrs. old has had unusual "breakouts" ever since she was about three. Her knuckles get red and itch and her hands swell, then hives spread to h...
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- I am sorry this is happenning. I too can understand the frustration. My daughter was getting small bumps, that turned into hives and something the Dr called skin writi...
- My 10 year old son has the same problems. Try keeping the shower or bath water not so hot. The hot water will dry out their skin. I also use the Walmart brand of Eu...
- Certainly she's allergic to something -- it can be her environment, too (pollens, synthetic fragrances or detergents). My son has eczema and allergies to foods. we s...
Is It an Allergy Rash, Hypersensitivity or What???
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on May 30, 2008
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Hello ladies: I have a 61/2 mos old boy and I'm very concern. He has developed a terrible rash, on his little butt that at this point I'm not sure what it could be. It...
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- We had something similar and ended up switching diapers and diaper creams. We had always used Pampers and A&D Gold with our first daughter and had no problems. Our sec...
- A., I am not sure what to tell you about your little one's rash. However, one of my daycare providers used to use a bed sore cream on severe diaper rashes that wou...
- Hi there. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist and I specialize in the treatment of children. Rashes like this are very common & unfortunately western medicine's only ...
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
Breastfed Infant Is Suffering from Constipation
Asked by D.G. from San Diego
on July 8, 2008
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I was wondering how any of you have dealt with an infant suffering from constipation. I have a two month old who was going No. 2 normally up until a few days ago. Th...
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- Hi Both my exclusively breast-fed babies did the same thing. In fact, my sister was visiting, and she was the one that noticed my son hadnt pooped for 3 days!!!!! D...
- As a doctor, I can tell you that your doctor should have told you that BF babies will have anywhere from one BM per 10 days to 10 per day. As long as it is soft, musta...
- Have you tried giving your baby some water in between feeds? I know that it sucks to think that you may have to stick the thermometer up there but it does work, well m...
Remedies for Infant Congestion
Asked by R.M. from San Diego
on March 1, 2009
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Out little 6 month old is badly congested. She breathes and sounds like there’s a whole slew of mucus in her chest. It came after a cold where she had a runny nose. ...
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- Try putting a humidifier in her room. If you are in a desert, the dry air won't help her get over it. We have one always (we live in Las Vegas, NV). Also, my friend us...
- R., I too am raising my child with more of an alternative appraoch. We are in the minority and this is a wonderful webiste but I have learned it isn't one where alter...
- Doctors said she had a cold right? If this doesn't go away soon go back to make sure it hasn't developed into something more. Find out more about homeopathic medic...
I Have a 4 Month Old Baby with Eczema
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on December 24, 2007
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My 4 month old baby has eczema. No matter what I use, it doesn't seem to take it away. It always comes back and when it flares up it is really bad. He will scratch hi...
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- Hi S., I have a business partner who had the same issue with her 5 month old. None of the things the doctor suggested helped. She found out through a friend about T...
- S. - I know this may sound strange but coconut oil could really work. My brother -in-law has had problems with eczema and other skin rashes for years. I heard abo...
- My daughter has eczema and we always used oatmeal baths and aquafor and that was able to keep it at bay. For the real bad flare ups the doctor has her on Aclovate.
Baby Has a Terrible Diaper Rash...
Asked by H.L. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone has a good cure for diaper rash. I am trying to allow my baby's bottom to get air, applying Balmex, and changing him frequently. I am seeing...
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- I was going to suggest Boudreaux's Butt Paste but several people here already mentioned it. I'm glad I read through this thread because I wasn't aware of the alternati...
- Poor guy! It's important not to use diaper wipes on him until he heals up as they will burn his poor skin (or at least run water through them thoroughly to take out a...
- Hey H. You may have to call the doctor cause it may be a yeast infection. Brendan got them a lot and there is a special medicine that they have to prescribe. Hope h...
Remedies for Horrible Baby Eczema?
Asked by A.H. from Richmond
on February 24, 2010
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my 3 month old has the worst eczema, we put mittens on his hands, but he still scratches his face until his cheeks have puss leaking out. the ped told us he's too you...
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- oh i feel for him and you. my daughter had it appear at 3 mos also and it lasted until she was about 8-9 mos old. the california baby cream is the best thing i tried. ...
- Well I.m an adult with psoarisis but I remeber being little and my brother having eczema. Alot of new babies get this especially in the winter months, on the checks ha...
- Eczema is a result of liver toxicity. Best to treat it from the inside out. When you use all sort of creams, (PLEASE do NOT put Vaseline or other petroleum products o...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
Infant Eczema
Asked by J.J. from Pittsburgh
on April 2, 2011
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Hi Everyone! I have a 4 month old who was previously thought to have cradle cap. My pediatrician now says its eczema and says we should put a mild steroid cream on him...
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- Cetaphil. My daughter's pediatrician recommended it.
- I hate using cortisone on myself or my kids. However, sometimes it makes sense to use the mildest non-prescription hydrocortisone, get rid of the rash quickly and giv...
- Cradle cap is completely normal. My ped recommended massaging an oil such as coconut or olive into the scalp with a very soft baby brush before shampooing. For the e...
