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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...
Eczema Treatment
Asked by H.O. from Lincoln
on December 19, 2007
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Has anyone found anything that works well for eczema? My daughter has battled it and now I've discovered some patches of it on my little 4 month old's legs. My daugh...
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- Hi everyone. This is a big problem for many people and Ido have the product that will do amazing things for eczema. I have my business listed in the Mom Owned Busine...
- H.: Eucerin cream; I was told this by a pediatrician last winter when my 3 yr old had it really bad on her face (her name is also Olivia). I put it on my kids hand...
- My son had 2 spots last winter - I used Four Elements Look No X-E-Ma - a natural product I purchased at Whole Foods. His eczema was gone within 2 weeks. No side effe...
Diaper Rash That Wont Go Away. Help!
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on December 5, 2008
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My baby, well he is 18 months old, has had a diaper rash FOREVER! I have tried so many products and nothing seems to work. I took him to the doc 2 times for it. Firs...
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- I'm sure someone else has suggested this, but it could be a fungal yeast infection... ask your doctor, it's very common and easy to cure with lotrimin cream like you'd...
- Hi A., Nothing is worse then an uncomfortable bottom! Did the diaper rash come after his MMR shots? It sounds like a possible food allergy. Not neccesarily the k...
- A., My money would still be on a food allergy. In kids who are toilet trained, a classic sign is a bullseye rash around the anus. But in a diaper wearing babe, diap...
Eczema/skin Issues
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on March 12, 2008
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Hello All,
So I realize this is a long e-mail, but I need your help in figuring what is the next step or what could possibly be going on. Any advice/thoughts are ...
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- Hi S.! Oh the poor little guy! I have a suggestion. Have you heard of Arbonne products? They have a wonderful baby line: botanical ingredients, natural, pure, saf...
- Oh S.! My daughter is now 2 years old and she has MANY allergies and cow milk is one of them. She was not diagnosed until she turned 16 months b/c she was breastfeed u...
- Hi. My sister-in-law used to use breast milk for the baby's skin. Also, my son has had skin issues as well. I only use soap on him when it's necessary. I try to ju...
Way to Display Family Pictures?
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on March 18, 2010
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We have 4 siblings and 11 nieces and nephews between my husband and myself. We love to have their pictures every year, but I haven't found a fun and easy way to 1) di...
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- I have an old antique window that has a frame and shelf building around it (shelf is below it) . I have a couple of votive candles on the shelf (that are there just f...
- i just did a whole bunch in my house. I just went and got some silver frames at walmart and then instead of mounting them with a wall hanger, i tied black ribbon throu...
- HI, You have gotten some great ideas and I'd thought I'd share you mine. I have a scrapbook album. I would cut the kids out of the pictures and collage them toget...
Help for Infant Eczema!
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on January 31, 2007
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Hi mamas! My almost 8 month old daughter is suffering from a bad flare-up of her eczema (for the last month now)! She has had it since she was about 2 months old, but...
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- My son had eczema when he was younger. I used Canus Lil Goat's Milk Tearless Shampoo and Body Wash (the Aveeno didn't work for us) I also used Alfred Taylor's Natura...
- I have a friend who has just won her almost year long battle with her son's eczema. It turns out he was allergic to her breastmilk! They ended up putting him on an a...
- I feel for you. My daughter, now 12, had it bad on her legs. I was told it was allergy related and that she should outgrow it. We used all products available and ne...
Diaper Rash .
Asked by L.H. from Cincinnati
on February 9, 2010
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So my daughter has had these outbreaks of diaper rashes. I've went to the doctor and tried to get prescribed diaper creams. it seems like they work until i run out. th...
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- make sure it isn't something she is eating. my son would get bad diaper rash when he ate carrots and sweet potatoes. put aquaphor area to prevent breakouts.
- This is the best solution I have found to diaper rash. 1/2 cup Aquaphor and 2 TSBP Maalox. Mix together with an electric mixer until smooth. This cream works like a ...
- EVERY single time I would change my daughters, I would put a layer of A&D onto the butt. This is a WONDERFUL product. I believe it is a great preventative to getting...
"Eczema Problems"
Asked by B.S. from Athens
on May 17, 2008
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My daughter is 15 months old and has always had sensitive skin. About 2 months ago, she began getting eczema all over he diaper area. It gets better, then for no app...
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- for feet noxema and WHITE SOCKS over knight. I have battled it since I was very young. Tanning UV light helps me 5 mins only on area effected 3 x a week. But your litt...
- My son is 16 months old. I use Eucerin, Aquaphore and a prescription hydrocortisone cream. I wash him with the huggies hypoallerginic wash. the eczema went away tot...
- My duaghter has that too and we found that Aquaphor works the best. She gets flare ups now and then. Our Dr. also told us that she could have a yeast infection. She pe...
2 questions....Baby's Dry, Cracked Skin and C-section Scar?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on January 25, 2008
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Hello all!
I just took my 5 month old out of the bath last night ( we have been bathing her for the past few nights as part of her bedtime routine to help her sleep)...
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- On her elbows, try a little vaseline or a good lotion or cream like Eucerine or Nivea (look for something hypoallergenic). Also, with a baby that small, you only want...
- I like the Baby Aveeno products - baby wash, lotin, oatmeal bath. I also like Aquaphor. My son had eczema and the doctor suggested putting lotion on at every diaper ...
- Hi S., I used to work in a pharmacy. A very good product for dry skin and/or eczema is called Acid Mantle Cream. It is fairly expensive - like 8 bucks for a small...
Eye Moisturizer
Asked by L.H. from Pittsburgh
on November 30, 2008
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I have oily skin all over my face, except for my eyelids, which are dry. I rarely use makeup. I use zkin care products for oily skin to, but cannot apply them to the...
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- Hello L., There are a couple of products out there that might help. While I don't have the same dry/oily combination skin that you do, my skin is sensitive. Check...
- I haven't read all of the replies, so this may be repeater stuff . . . I highly recommend coconut oil (don't let the price fool you, a teensy goes a lonnnnng way). I...
- I would use Proactive. Youc an customize the package sent to you and how frequestly it comes.