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Eczema on 6Mo Fingers

My 6mo son has some eczema spots on his fingers. My other son had eczema, as well. Per doctor's instructions, we've always used hydrocortisone cream on the spots that just don't go away. We've never had to deal with spots on the face or hands though. Our 6mo is a thumb (and occasional finger) sucker. So... any ideas on what we could use to get rid of those spots? I'm not putting the hydrocortisone cream somewhere he might lick/suck it off. Ideas? Thanks in advance!

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Help with Eczema

My 6 month old was just diagnosed with eczema and I am trying to get his...

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Can Prolonged Use of Hydrocortisone Cream Affect Growth of Child?

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 applying this cream, a 2.5% formulation cream since he was an infant with varying degrees of eczema relief. He has needed it on a daily basis and we have been applying it twice a day to his ankles, wrists and behind the knee--the areas that are affected. We also use Aquaphor and pretoleum jelly emollients to relieve his dry skin. We have not asked our pediatrician though...

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Bubble Bath Question

When I get a cold I love taking a hot bubble bath but know bubble baths can...