My 2 year old was diagnosed with eczema on her thighs. Her doctor gave me a medicated cream to put on 2x's daily and told me to give her less frequent baths. I followed his advice and those patches cleared up but she continually develops patches elsewhere, including her face now. She doesn't scratch, but it looks awful. I am still doing the creams and only 3 baths a week. Also, when I was making her pig tails I noticed a yellowish scabby looking area on her head... I think that is what cradle cap might look like- but she is 2! The nurse at her doc said to try Selsun Blue- which I have used twice a week for 2 weeks and I am still finding some of that yellow scabby stuff...
Anyone else deal with this? Any tips? I have noticed it seems to get worse when she gets hot or cold or wet (swimming and baths make it worse).
My son has exzema and we use Cetaphil body wash and lotion. We also use Elidel cream (prescription), which is what his dermatologist has him using twice a day, on the red patches. My son's is also on the face and pretty much everywhere. This routine seems to be working.
My 4 month old has eczema and cradle cap. I had tried multiple baby soaps for the eczema, as well as dove like my pedi recommended and most of them irritated his skin. The best soap I have found that moisturizes and soothes his skin is called Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap. It is in a bar form and I found it at Sprouts. After the bath I apply hydrocortisone to any red spots and moisturize moisturize moisturize. For the cradle cap, I wash his hair daily with a shampoo called T-Sal from Neutrogena. It is specifically for heavy dandruff, cradle cap, psoriasis. It is worked wonders on his scalp. Both of these products have worked pretty well on my little one.
So sorry to hear. It can be frustrating when you try something and it works but then you have the problem turn up at other places. I use this amazing lotion to help w/ severe dry skin and especially dry patches. I have also switched shampoos and body wash. I recently switched my home cleaning & laundry products to an eco-friendly product line because you never know what can cause problems. Since switching I have found my skin better. I have been a natural food shopper and had never thought about my cleaners or bath products until recently. What you use to clean yourself, your clothes and your home is just as important as the food you take in. Sorry to go on - I'd be happy to talk to you about these products - just give me a call. J. ###-###-####
I have heard the same thing about trying Selsun Blue, but for me I did not want to use adult dandruff shampoo on my baby. I mean can you imagine what is in that stuff, and what if it got in their eyes... ouch! Luckily I shop with a wellness company whose products are completely safe around and on babies, and are proven to relieve and remove signs of eczema or other skin conditions. Just my $.02, but I would want to use safe, natural products on my baby, not a shampoo like that... Let me know if you would be interested in looking at their products!
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We have been dealing with severe eczema for 4 1/2 years with my son. It has gotten a little better, but if left untreated, it flares up again. Elidel worked, but it's safety is controversial. Some people say it's fine, but I try to stay away from it unless we are desperate. I hate using steroids, but have not found anything better. We tried ALL the lotions. We limit baths, but that is soooo hard when you have a sweaty 4yo who loves the bath. I do think that helps though. We have it controlled somewhat with every other day hydocortisone cream (generic from WalMart or Target) and Crisco. Yes, the fat you cook with. Our nurse told us about it and it has worked really well. His skin really does stay moist for a long time. We started twice a day with the Crisco, but are down to once a day. I am still waiting on an all natural cure. If you find something...please let me know! Good luck!
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my dd is now 4yrs...aveeno bath soap scent free is all that we use after trying numerous ones....the biggest difference was switching to a scent free laundry det. and scent free static dryer sheet. also we have well water so I only use half the amount of deter. or she will break out. illness, heat, and emotions can also trigger flare ups.
as for the cradle cap...rub baby oil on it and let it soak
we bathe daily as less seemed to make the execma worse...aveeno scent free lotion seems to work better than the hydro cream.
My brother and niece both had severe eczema. After many failed attempts with otc and prescription creams I started to do some resarch. I recomended that the two of them stop eating dairy. In one week you could tell a huge difference and within two weeks it was completly gone. My advice would be to start fiquring out what your little one is allergic to.
All four of my kids have had cradle cap. I have found that baby oil and a fine tooth comb work best. Dab a little oil on the scalp and then gentle rub the comb over the cradle cap to scratch it off. It might take several attempts to get it all.
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