My 6yr old just developed eczema this year...her hands get soo red and sore. I can't seem to find anything that works well enough to clear it up. ( i have been told that usage of cortizone should be restricted to once in a while..) I need something that works well that i can use EVERYDAY! I also live in Canada,and am not able to get a hold of some of the American stuff due to cross bordering etc. Help!?!

Coco - posted on 02/19/2009

Go to a website called Afterinked.com After Inked is an all natural lotion made for healing tattoos... My husband is a tattoo artist and the spokesperson for this company... My 1 year old also has eczema on his legs and this works and is gentile... it took like a week or two to start working but you can appy it as much as you want... It is also good for use a baby gel! My kids have super curly hair being Cuban and Black it works great for them and is gentle...

Sarah - posted on 02/19/2009

Allow me to introduce you to a great product called Renew daily lotion. Only available through www.meleleuca.com and you need to be a member ($29 one time only). My daughter had such severe eczema we stopped taking her out because of peoples reactions to her skin. She is very allergic to dairy, eggs and mildly reactive to peanuts. Renew lotion is one of many enviro friendly products offered on the website and all of it is available in Canada. Anyone wanting to become a member of Meleleuca Wellness Co. type me a line, I'd be thrilled to share information about these products. Bets of luck finding whats right for you and your family.

Karen - posted on 02/19/2009

We are constantly battling eczema in our house. I have found that wheat can make it worse or even the onset of a cold. When my kids have an outbreak of eczema I wash them in an oatmeal bath and then use Aquaphor by Eucerin which is just a very thick lotion and it takes a few days but that clears it up. I prefer not to use the cortizone creams or prescriptions since they can cause other problems.

Biljana - posted on 02/19/2009

My experiance is that you have to try and try and try to find a help for your child.

We use Protopic 0.1% (Salbe Tacrolimus-Monohydrat) produced by Astellas. That is good cream and they say this cream do not "damage" child's skin like other does. IT is free from corticosteroids.

Jan - posted on 02/19/2009

Your pediatrician should be able to prescibe something.. But try EUCERIN creme...really good but expensive. Also try putting vasoline on her hands and putting manicure gloves on her and this will keep the moisture in. I have 3 children who have eczema. I have tried the glove thing overnight with my son and it really works.

Good luck!

Sherrilyn - posted on 02/19/2009

My son has extremely sensitive skin...as do my husband and I.  We had to go fragrance free with detergents, fabric softeners, and soap (only use sensitive skin Dove).We only use Aveeno un-scented moisturizers too and happy to say it has cleared up all exzema and dry skin rashes on our baby. 

Shannon - posted on 02/19/2009

I havent actually read all the replies so please excuse this if it is a repeat... My 14 mon daughter had severe eczema and cradle cap from about a few weeks on and when she was 9 months old after LOTS of Dr appt and creams, shampoos, steriods, etc we were referred to an allergist. She is severly allergic to milk, eggs and moderately allergic to wheat, corn and peanuts. I am nursing her so she wasnt actually "eating" any of those things but I was and she was getting the proteins of those foods thru my milk. I cut those things out and she got better with in days!!! She will still have a flare up... in the cracks of her arms, backs of her knees or ankles if she or I eat something we are not supposed to but I would maybe have her checked for allergies... GOOD LUCK!!!



OH.. we use aquaphor all the time!! I put her in long sleeves pants and socks and she can take an antihistamine if she is itchy...

Raychel - posted on 02/19/2009

my 2 year old daughter also has eczema, and the doctor has also prescribed steroids for the really bad spots. we use Gold Bond Ultimate Healing skin therapy cream. its not a lotion, it is a thick cream, and we always put it on right after bath time. 

good luck!

Raychel - posted on 02/19/2009

my 2 year old daughter also has eczema, and the doctor has also prescribed steroids for the really bad spots. we use Gold Bond Ultimate Healing skin therapy cream. its not a lotion, it is a thick cream, and we always put it on right after bath time. 

good luck!

Raina - posted on 02/19/2009

Can you get Eurcine? I think that is how it is spelled. My daughter has had this from the day she was born. Cortizone can really irretate it. If you can also try Blue Star oniment. That really works great. Use it at night and try to keep their skin moist this will help.

Leticia - posted on 02/19/2009

Hi... my daughter was born with ezcema 10 yrs ago... we tried lots of prescribed creams and nothing helped... The only thing that has worked for us is AVEENO cream, just read the label and go with the one that is best suited to your child's needs... Also when bathing or showering teach your child not to use too much soap and always use gentle ones, Aveeno also has great liquid soaps.... Hope this helps! It's helped us... GOODLUCK!

Cassie - posted on 02/19/2009

Mary Kay Satin Hands Kit is a miracle worker!!!!

Melissa - posted on 02/19/2009

try using vitamin E ointment. my 2 year old daughter has it on her elbows and it clears it up very well.

Laura - posted on 02/19/2009

Hi! I have four kids, all of whom have benefitted from Arbonne International's pure, Swiss Skin care!! My 8 yr old has particularly sensitive skin, eczema prone...we use the Arbonne Baby Line (does NOT smell like baby powder as that is a Chemical fragrance: Arbonne doesn't integrate artificial colors, fragrance, petroleum or animal products in their lines). We have also had FANTASTIC results with the NutriminC RE9 Body Set, also from Arbonne. www.LifeChoice.myarbonne.com

I can explain how to get a 20% discount. (flyboys_gal@hotmail.com). Arbonne is in the US, Canada, Austrailia and the UK. Hope this helps!

Sara - posted on 02/19/2009

Cetaphil works wonders!

Tracie - posted on 02/19/2009

My daughter had eczema and her dr gave her hydrocortizone and he said she could use it every day. i put it on her for 2 days and it was gone. it would come back once in awhile but the cream cleared it up right away. there is nothing wrong with it.

Heather - posted on 02/19/2009

Quoting Linda:

My 6yr old just developed eczema this year...her hands get soo red and sore. I can't seem to find anything that works well enough to clear it up. ( i have been told that usage of cortizone should be restricted to once in a while..) I need something that works well that i can use EVERYDAY! I also live in Canada,and am not able to get a hold of some of the American stuff due to cross bordering etc. Help!?!

I haven't seen anyone mention something called Bag Balm. It's sold in a little green can and actually is meant for keeping cow's udders from becoming chapped. It is very similar to the cream sold for nursing mothers (Lansinoh) to apply to cracked nipples ( lanolin- is the ingredient here which is also in the creams like Aquaphor that others are recommending). Eucerin did not work for me on our 2 year old, or the watered down lanolin creams like Aquphor. Try the Bag Balm if you can find it . It's pure lanolin. Vermont Country Store used to sell it (they are online) or I've seen it in local drugstores. Not sure what the situation will be in Canada. It cleared my son's eczema right up even though he also was to the point of cracks that bled. My Doctor also recommended Dove bath products and NOT the "no tears" soaps and shampoos since they are formulated to be nice to your eyes but not your skin. Also... don't over-bathe.

Bernadette - posted on 02/19/2009

Ask the pharmacist for some castor oil. After a bath and before bed rub it on any sore spots. It won't sting but is a little tacky before it soaks in. White cotton gloves work well for keeping it on hands. Good luck.

Beth - posted on 02/19/2009

Acquaphor works well. It is thick, but very helpful. This is what our pediatrician recommended for my daughter. I definitely suggest using fragrance-free and dye-free laundry detergent as well. That has pretty much eliminated the problem with my daughter.

Evangeline - posted on 02/19/2009

You may want to try Sudocream. Its actually a diaper rash cream but I find it great for everything from a red bum to chapped cheeks. As far as I'm conserened this stuff works miricles!!

Amy - posted on 02/19/2009

My son has eczema, too, and the best thing I have ever used (and I have used a LOT of stuff, both RX and OTC) is a RX for Triamcinolone mixed with Eucerin.  Triamcinolone is a mid-strength hydrocortisone, so it is strong enough to knock out even tough eczema, but when you mix it with the Eucerin it is a great preventative moisturizer and dulls the strength of the steroid to kid-friendly levels.  You do need a prescription though.  Also put a humidifier in her room, it could be the dry air from running the heat in your house.  All the docs say eczema gets better in warm weather when you turn the heat off.  In the bath, Aveeno hair and body wash is the only thing that does not irritate my son.

Amanda - posted on 02/19/2009

My 5 year old daughter has eczema too and her dactor prescribed her a cream for it..she has had it all her life and it is the only thing thats helps it..its called elidle..ask your doctor about it..good luck..

Janine - posted on 02/19/2009

Eucerin is always good but i also recommend Mustela ...its safe to use even on infants...if u can get a prescription though Elidel use to work really well for my 12 yr old who has had eczema since he was 4

Kim - posted on 02/19/2009

Hi Linda. I'd like to recommend a natural and healthy alternative. I have a product called Ultimate Aloe juice and it has worked wonders for people with eczema and psoriasis, as well as digestive issues. My 8 year old loves it and actually takes it in place of a multi vitamin. To see a video of this product...copy and paste the following link into your browser, then click "view product demo" under the picture. If you would like to try the Aloe, I would be happy to send you a bottle at my cost to see how you and your child like it. Best wishes....Kim

http://www.marketamerica.com/multinet/in...

Jennifer - posted on 02/19/2009

Linda,

My 8 year old had eczema so bad to the point of I had to reconstruct her skin with a dermatologist. That worked for a little while, when she was 6 but as a parent we want permanent. I use a product now called Arbonne the conditioning oil and the body lotion combined are the best. She has an occasional dry itchy spot now but nothing compared to what she did have. We at Arbonne have an office in Canada so it would be nothing extra for you to get it there. I would have to sponser you so that you can purchase it. Not just for eczema either... it's great for the whole family! If you are interested let me know. You can reach me on facebook. Jennifer Gray

Jennifer - posted on 02/19/2009

Linda,

My 8 year old had eczema so bad to the point of I had to reconstruct her skin with a dermatologist. That worked for a little while, when she was 6 but as a parent we want permanent. I use a product now called Arbonne the conditioning oil and the body lotion combined are the best. She has an occasional dry itchy spot now but nothing compared to what she did have. We at Arbonne have an office in Canada so it would be nothing extra for you to get it there. I would have to sponser you so that you can purchase it. Not just for eczema either... it's great for the whole family! If you are interested let me know. You can reach me on facebook. Jennifer Gray

Farheen - posted on 02/19/2009

My 11 year old has had eczema since she was a baby. I am giving the # of the doctor we saw. She is an incredible dermatologist. Nothing worked for my daughter but she did. She is in Toronto. Her tel# is 416-398-0292. Dr. Ho. Get in touch with her. You will be happy. Take care

Farheen - posted on 02/19/2009

My 11 year old has had eczema since she was a baby. I am giving the # of the doctor we saw. She is an incredible dermatologist. Nothing worked for my daughter but she did. She is in Toronto. Her tel# is 416-398-0292. Dr. Ho. Get in touch with her. You will be happy. Take care

Megan - posted on 02/19/2009

I have been dealing with exzema with my 9 year old son since he was 4 years old. I've been to many specialists and pediatricians and therapists and allergy specialists..you get the picture! They had him on all kinds of steriods and lotions and light therapy treatments and he would scream and cry because it burn so much. (He had it from his neck down and his hands and feet were the worst of it) I felt horrible. So after a couple years of all this I finally said screw all that and slowly took him off everything. I was told by some doctors that stressed or worried kids have a tendancy to break out more than others. Now he has been cleared up for a couple years and we just put lotion (usually cetaphil) and use cetaphil soap, the dreft (babys laundry soap) and take only a few baths/showers during the week. At night time we smother his hands in lotion and put soft gloves over top. He also drinks A LOT of water. I noticed that his skin is a million times better if he stays hydrated. I hope this helps!

Brooke - posted on 02/19/2009

it sounds like my son has something very similar to your daughter. In the winter his hands get very almost chapped and the skin will break open and bleed. We have started to use gold bond hand cream and as long as he puts it on everyday or every other day his hands are pretty much normal. It has really helped us out this winter. It costs about $5 for small bottle of it but it has lasted us for over a month and his hands don't hurt anymore.

Amy - posted on 02/19/2009

I was advised by ped. to use crisco. Put it on directly after bath. Only pat water off skin and then apply crisco. Worked better than anything else and was cheep. Since it is on her hands you may want to wear gloves to keep it off of the sheets during sleeping.

Priya - posted on 02/19/2009

Linda, your child may have suddenly developed some food allergies...find out what it might be because I've heard eczema can be a first symptom of an allergic reaction.

Nan - posted on 02/19/2009

it was a few years ago but we got the chemist to make a mixture - I think it was 50% white parafin and 50% liquid parafin.......so it was like really gooey vaselline...eventually I found some pre-made by the Melbourne Children Hospital (we live in Australia) so you may find something on the shelf....for our daughter the eczema was all about dry skin so I just applied this really intensive moisturiser constantly - she was like a little oiled up baby doll and it did the trick. I'd get her to sleep with this on really thick at night with cotton gloves on her hands - it soakes into everything and may ruin a bit of clothing but if it works it's really worth it. Oh and be patient it won't fx the problem overnight te skin has to get moisturised and heal.



Good Luck

Terri - posted on 02/19/2009

Use Zincofax diaper cream. It's really sticky but it works like a damn! And it's cheap and doesn't have steroids and stuff in it!

User - posted on 02/19/2009

Quoting Linda:

My 6yr old just developed eczema this year...her hands get soo red and sore. I can't seem to find anything that works well enough to clear it up. ( i have been told that usage of cortizone should be restricted to once in a while..) I need something that works well that i can use EVERYDAY! I also live in Canada,and am not able to get a hold of some of the American stuff due to cross bordering etc. Help!?!

My two children have suffered from really bad excema and have been on cortizone cream, balnium and diprobase. I didn't like using the cortizone because it can pigment the skin as it has steriods in it,  we even changed all our laundry detergents diet everything.  I came across a company called Forever (all natural products) and after reading testimonials from other people started using their soap and Propolis cream, Within a month their excema had cleared . Even my GP was impressed. Doesn't matter if you are in Canada this company is worldwide. let me know if you want a couple and will make a plan. My email address is contact@little-baobab.co.uk

Sydney - posted on 02/18/2009

Linda...My son went through the same thing out of no where...His doctor said to use 1% cortizone and triple antibiotic ointment...equal amounts in small doses...I would ask her doctor...It cleared his up completely.

Joanne - posted on 02/18/2009

my dad had psoriosis, extremely bad flaky skin, and nothing worked until he tried using goats milk soap.

Chantel - posted on 02/18/2009

Ive had eczema all my life and i have a type that is almost impossible to treat, or was, till after many many tests of having skin literally removed from my body to be tested on they found that a suntanning session up to 3 times a week 5 minutes per session got rid of it for me, but i had a bad case so talk to your doctor about it before trying it.

Stacey - posted on 02/18/2009

Quoting Stacey:

Ok... I have heard this before (from Canada)... I say time & time again... find Derma Smoothe, Kenaloge Spray, (I have psoriasis) very close to Exzema... My relief are the two products I mentioned.... very safe and soothing... also bathe her in "oatmeal" there is a product by Aveda (oatmeal bath)... have you checked into Enbrel? Not sure if its for eczema, but it is a huge relief with psorias which is very close to eczema.. please feel free to email me, I would love to help if I can....  staceys794@hotmail.com  best wishes

I must enphasize how deaply I am against all over the counter treatments... I'm sorry folks.... Vaseline,,,,,,, lotions.... olive oils.... please.... this is Not...I repeat.... NOT going to help... it WILL sustatain for the absolute moment... relief... But that is it.... I beg of all Parents, teens, children... please.... please consult your Dermatologist... and ask (if they do not reccomend)  DermaSmoothe, Kenaloge Spray, Ultravate, Dovenex, I can name so so much more that you all seem not to know of!!!! Relief and treatment is so right around the corner... Ihave tried everything... I am not "cured" but I have so much relief and I have a life... Please don't waste your time on superficial "cure-alls"....they don't exsist.... please email me and I will hopefully direct you only from my personal experiences.... staceys794@hotmail.com.... also I am on FaceBook... same email... I promise... I only know from my personal trials that I can direct and hopefully help you... Very sincerly.... Stacey

Karen - posted on 02/18/2009

I agree with the last two responders.  My dtr. got excema at the age of one, and i was advised to get her allergy tested, which i did.  She has allergies to 3 types of foods.  We obviously avoid the foods which lessens the excema, but she still gets reactions to other things.  The dermatologist gave us  some steroidal creams, which we use when it is really bad.  Aquaphor has worked the best for us with sporadic dryness and excema.  The dermatologist has also said, when bathing, sit in water to moisten skin and quickly use soap at the end(don't sit in soapy water) so skin doesn't get dried out.  Gently dry after bath and put lotion on.  Good luck.

Karen - posted on 02/18/2009

HiLinda, AIM www.aimafrica.co.za has some poducts (I can't remeber which ones- so you'll have to contact them directly) that are suppose to assist with Ezema. Certain essential oils are also believed to bring relief, although again youneed to consult someone that is better qualified in aromatherapy for the exact oils. Mary Ann Shearer ,author of the Natural Way, could also assist you with a consultant in your area to assist with lifestyle eating habits to assist in reducing high acidic systems and/or other symptoms of our lifestyles in the 21st century ;-) www.mary-anns.com

Good Luck.

Rhea - posted on 02/18/2009

Hi my son brakes out badly in exzema, and we use aveno's oatmeal bathtime stuff, and the baby aveeno lotion, and also the aquaphor, morning and night.  Steroid cremes will help, but get to the bottom of it.  I am right now eliminating wheat from his diet and i think it is helping, but wheat is in everything.  I really feel like this is an issue that stems from something we put in our diets or from our environment, but for immediate relief try aquaphor, and keep it very clean.

Rhea - posted on 02/18/2009

Hi my son brakes out badly in exzema, and we use aveno's oatmeal bathtime stuff, and the baby aveeno lotion, and also the aquaphor, morning and night.  Steroid cremes will help, but get to the bottom of it.  I am right now eliminating wheat from his diet and i think it is helping, but wheat is in everything.  I really feel like this is an issue that stems from something we put in our diets or from our environment, but for immediate relief try aquaphor, and keep it very clean.

Izan - posted on 02/18/2009

hello

i really interested with this point about eczema

my elder son 5 years old have the eczema since he 9 month

until now our family try to find what the best madicine for him

i am very sad if he cant go to school  and when his eczema is coming

please help me to find the solution about eczema

Stacey - posted on 02/18/2009

Ok... I have heard this before (from Canada)... I say time & time again... find Derma Smoothe, Kenaloge Spray, (I have psoriasis) very close to Exzema... My relief are the two products I mentioned.... very safe and soothing... also bathe her in "oatmeal" there is a product by Aveda (oatmeal bath)... have you checked into Enbrel? Not sure if its for eczema, but it is a huge relief with psorias which is very close to eczema.. please feel free to email me, I would love to help if I can....  staceys794@hotmail.com  best wishes

Allanya - posted on 02/18/2009

Hi ya, I had always suffered with eczema and psoriasis as a child, and in my teens we changed our family GP. He is also a Naturopath and specialises in alternative therapies. I was allergic to dairy products and restricting my diet of dairy resulted in almost immediate relief from theses skin conditions. I have since met several people who have had skin conditions and have found them to be the result of food allergies. I would def suggest you consider checking this out with your GP, or even try some dietary restictions for your child and see if you get positive results. Document everything you try, and then if you need to you can give this info to your health professionals. A big bonus to this approach is you are not paying for lotions or creams, and nor is there any potential to be applying anything that could be damaging to your child in the long run. Best of luck!

Tanya - posted on 02/18/2009

Not sure if you can get it or not, but my cousin use to have really bad eczema on her arms & they use to use mud packs. A family member use to own a business where they did the body wraps with the stuff soaked in mud & that is what she used & it worked really good for her. It was the only thing, however, I am not 100% sure where you would find it...probably not much help but maybe you can find it...

Tracy - posted on 02/18/2009

Hi Linda,

My daughter has eczema and to keep it under control, she has a bath every night with about 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of fine sea salt which really helps to soothe her skin (it's also cheap to buy :)). Then immediately after I lather on the Aquaphor. Occasionally for bad flare-ups we use a prescription steroid cream too. I've tried many different lotions and Aquaphor is by far the best but your daughter may be different so you may need to keep trying lotions until you find the right combination. Another friend of mine recommends Vanicream. In the US, it can be found behind the pharmacy counter but does not require a prescription.

Hope this helps!

Tracy

Karen - posted on 02/18/2009

My sons also has eczema and his hands get horrible.  What works best for him is Aquaphor from Eucerin.  I heavily coat it on his hands before going to bed and put gloves over them, the results are amazing the next morning!  Hope it can help you, Karen

Cherrell - posted on 02/18/2009

After the birth of my third child I developed eczema on my hands.  I didn't like using the cortizone creams either.  I used Aveeno daily mositurizing lotion.  I haven't had an outbreak in years.  Hopefully your son will out grow this as well.  Good luck.