Pets with Children: 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...
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...
Infant Eczema
Asked by T.M. from South Bend
on February 3, 2008
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My 5 month old daughter has had eczema since she was 2 months. When it flares up, it bothers her so much. We have been to the doctor and have tried various Rx and OT...
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- Trisha, My name is J. and I have 4 boys. The second to youngest has asthma and the youngest has eczema. I was introduced to an awesome company called Melaleuca and it...
- Our daughter has had the same since birth (she is now two years). Our doc. gave us a RX for hydrocortazone 2% and it works great at getting rid of any flare-up over n...
- Rx steroid cream worked for us. You can try something like hydrocordozone cream. I also found that PurLan (the pure lanolin ointment they give you for sore nipples w...
Eczema Products That Worked for You or Your Toddler?
Asked by E.L. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2010
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We have a friend whose toddler is plagued by eczema. She mentioned that the doctor was asking her what has worked in the past. Her frustration is that nothing has work...
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- My mother is a bit of a granola and told me that if I got my toddler off cows milk her eczema would clear up. I tried to switch her to soy but she didn't go for it. ...
- My son had eczema when he was three months. It was horrible. Someone recommended RAW SHEA BUTTER. You have to get it either online, or you can find it at beauty supply...
- my doc told me to use creams and lotions but they never worked... I started giving him a bath with two tsps baking soda and i cleared up. I put it in every bath he tak...
Infant Seborrheic Eczema
Asked by M.W. from Grand Rapids
on April 9, 2008
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I have a 7 1/2 wk old baby girl who I just took to the doctors today because she's had a rash for about a week now. I didn't think it looked like baby acne and its no...
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- 1st...I believe that sterioid cream is not reccomended for infants less than 6months. 2nd it's likely something she is ingesting. If she's formula fed I would sug...
- Dear M., Poor little girl. I went through the same thing with my daughter who is now 3. She had a large spot that pretty much covered her whole right cheek and al...
- We went through this with our son who will now be 1 next week. We tried everything and finally found the culprit. I had to put him on Similac formula without DHA/ARA...
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...
Eczema Advice
Asked by J.F. from Boston
on March 8, 2010
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My 9 month old has had eczema for several months. It is only on his cheeks, but sometimes looks like little white or blackheads. He is breastfed, so at his last doc ap...
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- Hi J.! My son has sensitive skin and also has what is called Kerotosis Pilaris...little chicken skin look on his arms etc...and sometimes on his cheeks. Does your so...
- Have you tried the Aveeno Baby Eczema cream? I love it for MY hands when I get an eczema flare up. It's not "all natural" but neither are hydrocortisone cream and Eu...
- Both my daughters had eczema, it was mostly on their cheeks and behind their knees. My doctor also recommended switching to soy milk. I was also a little skeptica...
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...
Seeking Advice for 4Y Daughter's Recurrent Vaginitis and Infections.
Asked by L.R. from Sherman
on July 17, 2010
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She has had vaginitis and yeast infections for about 2 years. Any suggestions for prevention? We don't take bubble baths, use perfumed soaps, or wipe back to front. I ...
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- what is she eating? lots of breads and sugars will cause infections too. i would take her to a different doctor. on that specializes in allergies. or even just call an...
- Lots and lots of Water--I know it sounds crazy--my mom has had the infections and she would also drink lots of Cranberries..poor baby--good luck
- Have you tried children's probiotics? You can get them at Whole Foods. They can help. Also, letting her run around the house without underwear, just a loose dress o...
3 Mo Old Son Has Food Allergies
Asked by L.G. from Philadelphia
on February 11, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am worried about my young 3 mo old. I'm currently nursing him (no trouble there), but he has a particularly bad case of ezcema on his cheeks... This has be...
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- I can tell you that my nephew is 6 mos old and he has had similar problems with rashes since he was born. My sister also was told by the doctor to use hydrocortizone....
- Hi L., Eczema is common in babies, although it is also a precusor to allergies. That said, hydrocortisone is safe for babies. Your doctor (and mine) would not hav...
- L., We're a "try natural first" family as well and also dealt with allergies and skin issues. You can do a google search for a lab that does blood work for food ...
