Skin Cancers: Hydrocortisone
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Can Prolonged Use of Hydrocortisone Cream Affect Growth of Child?
Asked by M.L. from San Diego
on January 2, 2009
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Hello moms. My 18 month old boy has chronic eczema since he was 6 months old and have been using a hydrocortisone cream prescribed by our pediatrician. We have been a...
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- I noticed you asked if it will affect your son's growth. I'm 32 and have had eczema my whole life. I'm 5'8" and used topical steroids for prolonged periods while I was...
- My mom used hydrocortizone cream on me on a daily bases since I was a baby, due to terrible excema. I had it everywhere. My face, legs, arms, etc. I would say I was ...
- My son had the same problem and still occasionally does. We use the cream and he is fine. You need to find the root of the problem. Get your child tested for food alle...
Dry/Irritated Skin
Asked by A.S. from Springfield
on March 24, 2008
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My 3 month old son gets super dry and irritated skin, only on his fore head, i find him rubbing on it and it gets worse.. we've tried using the humidifier and i have f...
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- You might try aloe vera, at least it's natural and not greasy, and really does promote healing.
- hi A., Check with your Pediatrician of course, but you can rub a little bit of pure olive oil on your baby's scalp - be sure to shampoo after because leaving oil on...
- Hi A., I am sure you already have the problem solved, but in case you don't. Please google, cancer causing agents in baby products. there are many products, of which...
Itchy Skin
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on August 26, 2006
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Hi!
I feel as if I have hit a brick wall and sometimes feel as if I am nuts.
I have been going around and around with our pediatricians regarding my 1 year ol...
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- K., You are NOT making a big deal out of this. Call Dr. Gary Oberg! He is a pediatrician and an allergist. He treats all kinds of problems and does not believe in ...
- We have a great pediatric dermatiologist. Her name is Annette Wagner. She can be reached thru the Children's Memorial main number in the city and has offices in the ...
- I have a two year old son who had one asthma attack and since it ran in the family the dr assummed it was and since he has eczema too that is linked to asthma, he did ...
Toddler Has Dry Skin on Legs
Asked by A.P. from Sacramento
on March 11, 2008
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Hiya,
I have a 30 month old with "alligator skin" patches. Not as bad as psoriasis or eczema, but very dry. I use mustela and heavy creams on her legs (mostly the...
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- When my son was 6 months through age 3 he had horrible dry skin on his legs and chest. We limited his baths to one every other day (unless of course he was filthy :))...
- Have you tried Arbonne baby lotion--it is the best. I sell it and could offer you a 25 % discount. Good luck. E. ###-###-####
- You might dry "Bag Balm". This is what my children use on my grandchildren. And it works good for diaper rash as well. Another problem could be, that the patches ...
Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin in Babies
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on April 14, 2008
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My son is 5 months old and has very sensitive skin (Seborrheac Dermatitis--sp?). We use dye free/fragrance free soap and detergent. He also has been prescribed Elidel...
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- I too have eczema and several lotions make it worse. The best thing that I have found has been cetaphil, they have a lotion, foaming face wash and bar soap that works...
- We had a fabulous response with "Mustela"...it is made in France I believe but sold at a lot of baby stores. We used the one in the blue and white tube, it was a skin...
- Hey T., I know your mental anguish. Had same experience with now 3yr old son. Tried it all nothing seem to work. He was born with what they (dr.'s) called baby acne. F...
Itchy Skin Around the Eyes
Asked by A.T. from Denver
on November 14, 2008
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My daughter has exzema that is mostly controlled by diet and Eucerin Calming Creme lotion. (She also has allergies.) However, about a month ago, the skin around her ...
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- pure coconut oil from a health food store - like wild oats. that's the only thing that worked on my boy's eczema.
- Maybe you could try coconut oil. My son developed eczema on his toes when we moved from San Diego. He was about 7 months old when it started, I had tried cortisone c...
- My daughter now 15 going on 16 this December has had eczema since birth. Do not bath/shower everyday and never hot water. The colder the water the better. Also our ...
Rash in Baby's Skin Creases
Asked by K.B. from Mansfield
on July 21, 2008
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My 5 month old has a recurring irritation, possibly a rash in the crease of his neck. I'm very aware of his cute chunkiness when bathing him and always very gentle an...
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- I used to take care of infants in a day care center before having my own and have seen children get yeast infections there. I would ask your doctor, especially if you...
- It could be heat rash. Depending on where you live, it has been very hot and HUMID this year. Since he has allergies, you could try to use powder in the creases. Use a...
- Hi K., When my oldest daughter was 6months old, she was one of the most chunkiest babies and she had triple chins..lol..anyhow, we lived in a very hot and humid state...
Severely Dry Skin
Asked by J.J. from Philadelphia
on May 8, 2007
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My 2 month old has VERY dry skin. It's gotten worse over the past 2 days. It's extremely red and flaking all over his back, neck and stomach. He actually screams when ...
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- My son is going through the same thing right now. He is one but has had this problem since he was born. I used Dreft laundry detergent, dove fragrance free soap and ...
- Hi J. My name is L. and I am a consultant with Arbonne International which carries all health and wellness products. We have an awesome baby line which is all natu...
- I'd have your water tested to see if you have Extremely hard water. I know we did and everyone in my house including my 7 month old daughter was ending up with really...
Help with Son's Itchy Skin!
Asked by C.W. from Detroit
on June 29, 2009
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Hi! This is my first request on Mamasource. Both of my children have eczema (all over their bodies, but worse on their hands and feet). We have prescription steroid...
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- My 10 month old daughter has had eczema since she was born. She had it so severe on her head that it would bleed and ooze. The Dr. eventually put her on amoxicillin ...
- You need to find out what is causing the eczema. Using the steroids and benedryl isn't good and really is only a band-aid to treat the symptoms, not the actual proble...
- I think the aquaphore lotion works the best. Lube em up several times a day.
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
