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17 Month Old with Eczema....
Asked by J.P. from Grand Rapids
on June 2, 2008
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My 17 month old had a bath at grandma's house this morning and when she returned him to me he had an awful raised rash all over his arms legs and trunk. I have always...
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- I have a daughther with dry, sensitive skin and a son with eczema. With my daughter she will show a reaction after a bath or show still (at 13). However it isn't tre...
- Hydracoritzone Cream (.5%) My son always has eczema and this is what we use and within 2 days it is gone. When he was only 3 months old he had to see a dermatalogist...
- Eucerin's products worked best for us. The Calming Creme works wonders. Remember that too warm of water and bubble bath will make his skin worse so try to avoid th...
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.
Seeking Proven Eczema Solution for 6 Month Old
Asked by N.S. from Washington DC
on June 30, 2009
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My 6 month old daughter has developed a terrible case of eczema over her arms, legs, trunk, and face. She is usually in good spirits, but scratches all day. I have t...
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- Olive oil on the body worked for one child. Eucerine cream worked for another child. I've alternated between the Eucerine cream and petroleum jelly (both unscented)....
- I think you need to see an allergist to determine if your daughter has an allergy to milk.. the nutramigen is still milk - it is just broken down to make it more easil...
- Both my children(now 8 &5) have eczema which started as babies. They both turn out also to have food allergies/sensitivites and asthma! My suggestion would be to keep ...
Seeking Advice Re: 7-Month Old Who Scratches
Asked by S.O. from New York
on June 17, 2008
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I've been loyally reading everyone's postings everyday and finally have one I need your help with. Our 7-month old delicious girl is generally very easy - great eater...
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- My son did the same thing when he was a baby. We gave him a soft toy to hold that he would use to rub against his head instead of his fingernails. We got him this bu...
- Even if you don't see any type of irritation on her skin, she may have eczema. I would mention this to your pediatrition and see if they have any helpfull hints to see...
- I know what you mean. I have a 5 months old daughter that scratches as well when she is tired and wants to sleep. But not like as you desribe your daughter doing. H...
What Can I Do for My Son's Dry Skin?
Asked by S.T. from Albany
on April 16, 2008
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My two year old son has such sensitive skin and there are dray marks on his legs especially behind the knees and they are sooo big and and I want to take care of those...
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- Hi S., it may be be excema, our son has had it since infancy he's 3 now. The rash behind the knee is classic of excema. It responds very well to prescription cream. It...
- Have you tried Vics Vapor Rub??!! It has cleared up me and my children's dry skin and eczyma!! Good luck!!
- Have you tried Burt's Bees. It is usually 95% or higher natural ingredients. I won't use any other lotion. They do make a baby formula that is buttermilk. It goes ...
Anyone Ever Have an Older Child Get the Chicken Pox Virus?
Asked by K.C. from Hartford
on September 1, 2008
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My youngest daughter, who is eleven, has a case of shingles. She, along with her older sister and brother, had chicken pox when they were young. She was only six mon...
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- Hi K., When my oldest son was in 1st grade he too brought home the chicken pox. He missed the vaccination due to a bad batch and a change of pediatricians. A few we...
- I too just recently had shingles myself and I will tell you they are not fun. It's very dangerous to get them on the face though. So keep a close eye on her that it ...
- Have you looked into Reliv nutritional supplements? They are great and designed to support the immune system. They are 99% absorbed (vs. vitamins or many other suppl...
Question About a Weird Rash on My Son's Hands.
Asked by J.B. from Great Falls
on March 14, 2009
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My 7 year old son has a weird rash on his hands. It started today, but I've seen it once before. It's just on the back of the hands, mostly around the knuckles at th...
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- I had a similar rash once. Bright red, with little tiny bumps only on my hands. Turned out that one of my roommates was using a deep heating rub that I was allergic ...
- Our doctor recommends Vanicream, and I love it. We also use Gentle Naturals Baby Eczema Cream. I like it better than Aquaphor, and it doesn't burn. It could just be...
- Hi J., My entire family has this problem! It happens to us when our hands get really dry, so keeping them lotioned up will help preven this but now that you've got i...
Face Itching, No Rash
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on September 26, 2011
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My 4 yr old son's face has been itching like crazy for the past few days. We will be getting seen at the doctor this week, but I just wanted to check with y'all to se...
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- Sounds like allergies. He's run into an allergen somewhere. It might be outside or at pre-K? Either way, Benadryl should take care of it until you can get to the pe...
- until you can go to a doctor, try the Benadryl still but use 1% Hydracortisone cream for the itching. I had to use that on my sons face when he was a baby when his ecz...
- Any bug bites? Check his scalp... Is he on any medication? I had to take yucky LORTAB when my son bruised my back, that stuff made me itch SO BAD. Hope he feels ...
Dry, Irritated, Red Patch of Skin Between the Chin and the Bottom Lip?
Asked by D.F. from Albany
on January 20, 2009
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Hi there, My 3 1/2 year old son has a dry, red patch of skin just above his chin.
It seems to be getting worse and he is complaining that it hurts.
Any ideas of wha...
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- It could be chapped skin. Does he lick his lips alot? My doctor recommended hydrocortizone cream.
- When I don't want to go to the doctor, I usually just call and ask to speak to the nurse who usually provides good advice about little things like that. I use Cetaphi...
- Hey! It sounds very similar to what my 4 year old girl had. Hers was right below her mouth. It would not go away. We used Aquafor for awhile and that helped at fi...
Hives
Asked by M.D. from Cincinnati
on May 20, 2008
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My 4 year old son starting breaking out with hives a week ago. I called the doctor, who told me more than likely it's an allergic reaction to something. I could bring ...
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- You mentioned that you hadn't changed soaps or anything but I wonder if you or your husband might be using a new cologne or deodorant. That might explain why it comes ...
- My 17 month old son gets little red bumps on his legs especially, sometimes on his tummy and back, but not as much. One doctor told me it was eczema, another told me ...
- M., I suffer from hives. The first thought is the allergies, although I do not have allergies nor does my mom, my dad and brother do but they do not get hives. My da...
