Help with Skin

Is he allergic to something? Try Dove soap for bathing and hand washing. Try Arm & Hammer laundry detergent. If those don't work (they're the best), also include a trip to the peditrician.

My year old has eczema as well. However, different things work for different people. In addition, it depends on how bad the eczema is. When my daughters was at it's worse,I had to use prescription steroidial cream administered to us by her allergist. Now that it's under control, I use Udderly Smooth (a skin cream that keeps your skin smooth - you can purchase it at Wal-Mart), and Vaseline (nonscented) to keep her skin moisturized. To give her some relief from the itching, I also use Dermarest medicated lotion (you can find it at Wal Mart as well)daily for about a week (you can only use it for a week). The idea about eczema is getting it undercontrol. Here's an article I think will help as well http://hubpages.com/hub/Eczema-And-I-Go-To-Battle It will tell you how one mother got her toddler's Eczema undercontrol. I hope this helps you. I truly empthathize with your situation.

Protopic but see a dermatologist right away. Our daughter has this and there are a variety of creams and rules that work. Aquafor is also an excellent cream. When he bathes not to long and the water should not be to hot (this is really bad for his skin) then afterwards pat him dry and put the cream on him. It sort of seals the moisture into the skin. My daughter also takes zyrtec for allergies that is why it is important to take him to the dermatolgist and possibly an allergist so you see what his triggers are.

Hi C.,
You didn't say how old your grandson is so I'm sure if this will help you. My son had excema for about 9 or 10 months after he was born, but now it's gone completely (he's 2 now). We tried so many differnt products incuding Aveeno Baby, Mustella Baby, Eucerin Baby and a prescribed hydrocortisone cream. We found that short, luke warm baths every 2 days (unless otherwise needed) with a mild, natural, unscented soap and moisturizer applied directly after the bath worked for him. We used a product called Gentle Naturals.

http://www.gentlenaturals.com/products/eczema_cream.cfm

You can find this at Babies R' Us, Target, CVS etc. Hope you find something that works for him!!
God bless you & your family!

My nephew has problems with that, and my sister has to get a prescription medication for it (it's some kind of ointment). If you can get a prescription and keep it in the house, you can nip it in the bud whenever it shows up. Good luck.

Some have said that eczema is caused by allergies, but for babies it could be 1) paired with an autoimmune disease, 2) stem from allergies, or 3) just sensitive skin that's easily irritated (the most common). But I guess it depends on how old he is. Our son (15 months) has the third. From day 1 we've only used perfume free and dye free laundry detergent. We tried multiple things, but our solution was using a prescription oil called Dermasmooth, prescription cream called Atopiclair, and Cetaphil. The Dermasmooth was the only thing that would get rid of it - within days for us. You can only use it for about 6 weeks I think. You do not want to use hydrocortisone for an extended period of time. Occasional use is fine. The Atopiclair is basically preventative to keep it gone. We continued to use it for a while, and when it seemed that everything was gone, we stopped. We use it now and then when he has a flareup. The Cetaphil was important while using the Atopiclair, but it's wonderful in general. I've been using it myself for many, many years. Good luck - it can be a process!

I am sure you will get some help here with how to deal with the existing exzema, but the immune system is the problem. You may have food sensitivties (which you can get an IGG test to confirm, usually milk, wheat, peanut, egg are on the top). You can also do 1/2 tsp cod liver oil twice a day and add a Vitamin D supplement daily to boost the immune system. Do some reading in your natural food store on immune reaction and see if you get direction. J

Try oatmeal baths and use Eucerin lotion. It's a little pricey but it will help. My daughter had it when she was little. Also, watch out for asthma. Kids who have eczema will likely develop asthma.

Good Luck!

How old is he? My son is 9months and had a severe case of it at 6months. 1% Hydrocortisone cream is what the doc said to use and it works. I also use Eucerin Calming Cream on him everyday, usually after his bath. It is a great moisturizer. Something is most probably causing the eczema. It was cows milk for my son. (I breastfeed). Good Luck!

My pediatrician told me you have to find the right balance of moisture and dryness. After a bath immediantely lather with a good lotion (such as Eucerin or Cetaphil...) and continue to use it through the day. Also, using vaseline on the "patches" will also help.

Hi C.,

Eczema is systemic which means it is caused by what is IN his body. You need a good absorbable multivitamin as well as a healthy diet. Detoxing might be necessary as well. I do have a lotion that I recommend to those that are in the process of getting everything under control that heals 70+% better than Eucerin. It's been proven in a double blind clinical test... as well as in my family :)

Let me know if you'd like more information. I'm always willing to help a little one that is in need!

Regards,

M.
www.squidoo.com/ifyourbabycouldtalk

the best thing i've found is bathe him, before you get him out and dry him off rub mineral oil all over, you can use baby oil but it has some perfum i use plain mineral oil cause its thicker too. then dry him off and use a really good lotion i use eucerin. my son rarley breaks out anymore but if he does a little hydrocortisone cream will clear it up in a couple days. hope that helps!

I agree with the others, Eucerin is very good. We also use Aveeno Baby Hair and Body Wash. Basically look for hypoallergenic products that are free of dyes and perfumes. This includes laundry detergent and fabric softener. Many people forget these things and only treat the body. We use All Free and Clear detergent and Bounce Free and Clear dryer sheets.

It also helps to not bathe them every day. Many times bathing daily strips away natural oils in the body that keep the skin from drying out even more.

Hope this helps!

K. M

I think it is Cetaphil Cleanser - a mild cleanser for sensitive skin. Also, the best thing I found when my now 19 year old was a infant, was Aquaphore? Aquafore? Can't remember the spelling, at that time you had to ask for it at the pharmacy (wasn't a prescription). It worked great with eczema.

www.solveeczema.org

It's more of a change to the environment and eating, etc., for most. Look at the above website...it's great!