Brooklyn has very bad outbreaks of eczema ever since she was about 4mths, now shes 4yrs.I've tried e

Mandy - posted on 04/07/2011

my oldest has it she has had it since she was about 4 or 5 months old she is 5 years old now we used aveno for babies and they also have it in bath soap as well it helped out alot for her and what caused alot of her out brakes was caused by allergies hers are bad form cats to mold dust and plants that could be one reason and water dries her skin out as well but i really hope that this helped you out

Angel - posted on 04/01/2011

O and laundry wise; I use baking soda, just sprinkle some on, lol. and then when its done I turn it to rinse and use 1/2 of vingar. so theres no chemicals or purfumes or dyes, you know anything that wudd make her skin worse. I've been using this treatment for about 6mths, its alot cheaper and my clothes feel softer, like hung out to dry,,, ohhh andd nothing in the dryer. STatic free! I believe this helps alot, and its like i said alot cheaper, then the free of purfumes and or dyes detergents... another good tip! I was told to do this and not use any other detergents b/c the chemicals wudd be in the washer or dryer; from a herbal healer..♥

Angel - posted on 04/01/2011

O wow thank you for all the comments. Umm I live in canada. She is precribed a (steroid cream) called Hydrovalerate w/ 1% petrolium jelly (vasaline). Plus she has sensitive skin. She rarely wants to put her cream but when I do use it everyday she evenutally clears up.. I was just more like looking for some home remedies or any good tips. I also use baking soda in her baths it seems to loosen up the itches but it tends to flare up quickly and it seems like shes always needing to scratch. Oh yeah I wanted to mention about the cream anything with hydro infront it is a *steriod*, if Im even spelling it right. But those creams makes the skin ammune to the cream, so its like constantly needing it :S Im thinking thats why her ezcema hasnt gone away yet. I've had ezema as a baby also my mother told me I only had it for 3mths, she used calomine lotion on me for the itching and it just went away. I have tried everything from aveeno, to the hydro creams, two different kinds so far, to oatmeal baths, herbal medicines, (traditional beliefs ( 7 barks boiled and cedar) you boil it for amount of time if the child doesnt drink it them bathe them it- dont really know the situation on that medicine. Just seems like nothings working. But thank you for your comments- awesome :D

Heather - posted on 03/31/2011

I empathise with you! My son's eczema was terrible too. We eventually found out that (thank you to my natropath) that once we had got in under initial control with cortozone cream, we could then keep it at bay by watching his sugar intake very carefully. As long as he doesn't eat too much bread and carbs and sugar his outbreaks have stopped.

Samantha - posted on 03/30/2011

We are in Australia, so some products/medicines might go by different names, but my friend's hubby has severe eczema, as do all their family, and their children have inherited it. This is what she told me they do:
The book we follow is by Sue Dengate called the Failsafe Diet. Tell her it seems daunting and can be tough to do the elimination diet, but it's worth it to find out what is good and bad. It has it all explained in there. Some things like vegemite are fine once or twice a week, but Andy can't have it every day as it's the build up. I have been finding that Goats Milk Soap (brand is Billy Goat Soap) available from chemists and Myers, not cheap though, is great. We tried the bar for Andy, and he liked it, and I bought the baby liquid soap for the boys, without much effect, but Jack used the bar of it at Mum's last week and I think he didn't scratch as much, so I will definately get the bar. To stop the scratching, she will need to put socks or mittens on her hands at sleep time and at night. If she pulls them off, they will have to be tied on or put long socks on that go up her arms. If it's really bad, like Andy was as a kid, Rae had to actually tie his hands away from his body at night to stop the scratching. She will need to look at washing powder. We use BioZet and also Omo Sensitive is good (just more pricey than BioZet). This is a must - no fabric softener at any time. Also, try to avoid nylon in t-shirts ( you know, those sporty type ones etc) as they can irritate the skin. Andy has to have all cotton shirts or t-shirts. We use QV bath oil, but not in the bath. We put it in a spray bottle and after a bath (using Pinetarsol (or jelly water according to the boys) I spray it lightly on the boys and dab it on and then gently rub QV moisturiser in. It's daunting to start with, and I'm sure I've forgotten something, but please pass on my contact details to her and I'm happy to meet with her if it's easier to talk in person. Depending on the child's age, she may be able to have an antihistimine to help with the itching. Jack has Aerius for kids every morning and when it's bad he has Phenergen at night for a few days.

I hope this helps. My other friend has children with allergies that show themselves as eczema type symptoms and she has had great success with a thing called the Gap diet.

Samantha - posted on 03/30/2011

We are in Australia, so some products/medicines might go by different names, but my friend's hubby has severe eczema, as do all their family, and their children have inherited it. This is what she told me they do:
The book we follow is by Sue Dengate called the Failsafe Diet. Tell her it seems daunting and can be tough to do the elimination diet, but it's worth it to find out what is good and bad. It has it all explained in there. Some things like vegemite are fine once or twice a week, but Andy can't have it every day as it's the build up. I have been finding that Goats Milk Soap (brand is Billy Goat Soap) available from chemists and Myers, not cheap though, is great. We tried the bar for Andy, and he liked it, and I bought the baby liquid soap for the boys, without much effect, but Jack used the bar of it at Mum's last week and I think he didn't scratch as much, so I will definately get the bar. To stop the scratching, she will need to put socks or mittens on her hands at sleep time and at night. If she pulls them off, they will have to be tied on or put long socks on that go up her arms. If it's really bad, like Andy was as a kid, Rae had to actually tie his hands away from his body at night to stop the scratching. She will need to look at washing powder. We use BioZet and also Omo Sensitive is good (just more pricey than BioZet). This is a must - no fabric softener at any time. Also, try to avoid nylon in t-shirts ( you know, those sporty type ones etc) as they can irritate the skin. Andy has to have all cotton shirts or t-shirts. We use QV bath oil, but not in the bath. We put it in a spray bottle and after a bath (using Pinetarsol (or jelly water according to the boys) I spray it lightly on the boys and dab it on and then gently rub QV moisturiser in. It's daunting to start with, and I'm sure I've forgotten something, but please pass on my contact details to her and I'm happy to meet with her if it's easier to talk in person. Depending on the child's age, she may be able to have an antihistimine to help with the itching. Jack has Aerius for kids every morning and when it's bad he has Phenergen at night for a few days.

I hope this helps. My other friend has children with allergies that show themselves as eczema type symptoms and she has had great success with a thing called the Gap diet.

Dara - posted on 03/30/2011

I use a lotion call L'il Goat's Milk - they carry all sorts of baby products and it has helped clear up my little one's eczema. I buy it at Wal Mart (though I live in Canada, so it may be different where you are...if you are in the US or somewhere else). I absolutely love it. Also look for those triggers. Some people have told me dairy is a trigger.

Vicky - posted on 03/30/2011

Sorry to hear this its horrible I suffer from it when I wear wired bras as strange as that sounds I am actually allergic to the wire they have in them. Nightmare getting non wire as my breasts are F cup and small back. Anyway I use dactocort from my dr it works within a few days if it flairs up for any other reason and I found using Daz and Lenor don't cause me any problems. Ask at your dr for something to use and try to use only one brand at a time to find out what starts it off etc. Good luck and hope it gets better soon x

Jenn - posted on 03/30/2011

Eczema has triggers. I would strongly suggest you have your child tested for allergies. It could be seasonal allergens or it may be food-related. Very bad outbreaks need to be looked into as many children with severe eczema can later develop asthma. My nephew is that way and after blood tests, they found he's got numerous allergies and is now in the process of eleminating those allergens (mostly foods) which will slowly be re-introduced over time to help him build resistance.

As for external itchiness...I use Aveeno sensitive on my daughter and NEVER bathe her with soap. We also have her bathe every other day unless it is summer and she's sweaty. Swimming pool chlorine improves her eczema in the summer for some reason. I've heard about applying crisco (yes, crisco!) to severe spots. I'd do a little more research on that though. Also, switch to a laundry detergent and softner for sensitive skin...no perfumes, no dyes.

Eczema can be miserable but there are many ways to try and control it and make her life more comfortable!

Candy - posted on 03/29/2011

There is a Aveeno just for eczema. I have not found it yet. I use Aveeno for extrem dry skin. You should talk to your dr. They have prescribtions that can help if it is that bad.