my little one has bad eczema. any ideas on how to help it? and has anyone tried exederm?

Shameka - posted on 07/19/2009

My son had eczema very bad when he was a new born and the DR. told me to give him baths with Aveena baby oatmeal and to put cream on him that they gave me until they could figure out what was making it so bad, it ended up being the Formula....

Mayra - posted on 07/19/2009

one of my friends 4 year old has horrible excema her skin breaks out and bleeds all the time from scratching... after all kinds of creams and steroids she went online and found a 100% cocoa butter lotion and her skin looks GREAT! her skin cleared up in like 2 weeks.

Malia - posted on 07/19/2009

I myself have lived my entire life with really bad eczema. There are some things that can help reduce the "itch"...always only wear 100% cotton, try to avoid clothing with strong dies, keep skin moisturized with baby oil. Do not use vaseline, it does not allow the skin to breathe. It is very important to keep the skin breathing. Creamy baby oil works the best. Avoid artificial scented products. Eat healthy and avoid foods that are highly acidic (i.e. strawberries). There are many steriodal products that doctors will usually prescribe, but maintaining a healthy diet and good skin care is the best preventative medicine.

Samantha - posted on 07/19/2009

My daughter has extremely bad eczema and so do i we both use Cetaphil lotion and there is a Cetaphil soap free cleanser you can use for in the bath time her doc. gave us free trials of a lotion called Cutivate.

Cindy - posted on 07/19/2009

Try glicerine soaps. I will try to get the website. There are soaps and lotions you can make yourself that seem to help quite abit. Also try Aveeno products for babies.

Elizabeth - posted on 07/19/2009

Don't bathe him as often and use Eucerin and hydrocortisone cream (Cortaid) for itching. My son has it, too, and that's what the doc said. I think the hydrocortisone helps a lot.

Ashlee - posted on 07/19/2009

My daughter Gracie gets eczema on her face. What worked well for us was Aveeno Baby Eczema Skin Care. I noticed a major difference by the second day and it was gone by the third. It's steroid and fragrance free so it didn't further irritate her sensitive facial skin. I found it at Wal-Mart in the baby section for about 7 dollars. If you need more help try www.eczemahelp.ca.

Jessica - posted on 07/19/2009

my daughter has it. go to a herb store and get what is called red clover tea/omg..it makes a big difference in time and she's barely having it now.

Jenna - posted on 07/19/2009

You should try bathing your baby in oat milk (normal porridge oats in a little muslin bag left in the hot bath for a while). It really soothes the redness and is cheap and cheerfull too!

Dianne - posted on 07/19/2009

My grandson has eczema really bad can only wear cotton clothes due to polyester sets it off really badly. Aquaphor is great. My daughter uses All Free & Clear to wash his clothes. He mainly gets it around his ankles and legs. And yes stay away from milk that sets it off too. When he comes over I make almond milk for him if he wants cereal. I also hear using a water filter in the shower or bath helps.

Ruth - posted on 07/19/2009

my daughter got eczema too. started wheh she was a baby till now. started with just rash. so we were using oilatum emolient in the bath and cetraben cream as moisturiser and as soap substiture. when i stopped breastfeeding when she was 7mons old and switched to dairy milk her rash became worst. we did try different creams but none of them helps. until i suggest to the GP to get allergy test done and found out she got dairy,egg,nuts allergy too. but the cream and hydrocortisone helps. and antihistamine too! she is seeng dietitian as well to help with the food allergy. just try different creams and emolients and soon her skin will tell you which cream would suit best. Goodluck.

Kathi - posted on 07/19/2009

I have a customer that swears by Mary Kay Velocity cleanser and moisturizer. She has excema on most of her body and these are the only products that help her. Velocity is affordable ($10 for the cleanser and $12 for the moisturizer). and will last 4-6 months on adults so probably longer on babies. It's designed for sensitive or young skin so it's gentle. Let me know if I can send them to you (free shipping)! kjanton@marykay.com

Lisa - posted on 07/19/2009

My son had ecema when he was an infant and I found the Baby Ecema Cream and Baby Ecema Wash by Gentle Naturals worked really well. I purchased them at Wlamrt so you should be able to find them. Also I stopped the daily bathing and would just wash up the important parts daily and bath no more than every other day.

Dyana - posted on 07/18/2009

try cortezone n use dove soap the non scented or use non scented products oh yeah eucerin is a good one too

Pam - posted on 07/18/2009

I agree with using aquaphor. Does your child have allergies? Do you have pets in the house? If you can identify the allergen and remove it from your child's environment you should see a significant improvement.

Pam - posted on 07/18/2009

I agree with using aquaphor. Does your child have allergies? Do you have pets in the house? If you can identify the allergen and remove it from your child's environment you should see a significant improvement.

Mindi - posted on 07/18/2009

Give up milk. All dairy. That's the best place to start. Problems that show up in your skin are major alarms that your body is sending. Chances are you missed signals that were "quieter". Go to www.notmilk.com if you have qualms about taking dairy away from a child.

Dawn - posted on 07/18/2009

Before my child goes to bed I would put a thick coat of vaseline on her, it is messy but if you can put her in long pajamas it is not so bad. I got a script for triamcinolone ointment for the trouble spots. I bathe her with a non fragrant soap like dove and put Aveeno lotion on her in the AM plus the ointment.

Aviva - posted on 07/18/2009

my son's had eczema been pretty bad and I was told to avoid dairy and eggs which he's allergic to (since im breastfeeding). at the same time i did that i was told by the allergist to use cerave lotion in the morning, cerave soap free cleanser for his bath, and the cerave cream after the bath. I also used elocon on the spots where it was really bad. Within a week his eczema cleared up completely.

Casey - posted on 07/18/2009

My son was the same and it turned out it was related to food allergies. Allergy testing is a good start and to clear up the eczema I used a combination of a bath oil (QV bath oil), soap free wash (Qv wash) and a moisturiser (dermeze), I also found a prescription cream called ELIDEL very helpful and it does not contain any steriods like a cortizone cream.

Kate - posted on 07/18/2009

hi, i dont know where you live. My daughter had one of the worst cases of eczema many doctors had seen, after many many treatments and creams i found a natural product that works. It took a good month to see results but it will worth the effort! Visit www.tichy.net.au, it's a company call Grahams Natural Alternatives, the founder also suffered from serve eczema. What you want is Calendulis Plus Cream it works wonders use it conjuction with the mega oil and the bath oil. The company is australian company but will worth it! My daughters eczema has cleared up completely if she has an odd flare up we whack some cream on the spot and it stop it! Have you gone to a skin specialists and done an alleregy test? That will help in finding out what is triggering the eczema ( my girls allergic to dust mites and cats). I hope this helps you and good luck in finding something that suits you!

Mona - posted on 07/17/2009

ask your doctor for Lotrimin lotion and water it down a little bit with water because it is kind of strong that is what my dad used on me when I was little and it worked, also no tropical fruits the acid can cause a bad reaction.

Tammy - posted on 07/17/2009

My oldest had this problem. No dryer sheets. We ended up getting this lotion that helped. His skin for no reason would just get dry, crack and even bleed at times. The lotion was called "Cowboy Magic". It helped. There was a difference after just 3 days. We tried every other thing for months and this was it. I keep it in supply now. Good luck, it's hard being a mom when your children are having a problem.

Barbara - posted on 07/17/2009

My 10 yr. old grandson has severe eczema associated with asthma and has tried hundreds of products to no avail. Last month when he was visiting me I felt so sorry for him as he itched and scratched himself bloody. I pulled a stem off my Aloe Vera plant, opened it up and spread it on his skin and within 3 minutes he stopped itching!! I discovered a miracle cure so I went to WalMart and bought a huge bottle of 100% Aloe vera gel (pure, no color added, alcohol and fragrance free) made by Fruit of the Earth (only $5.00). He uses Dove soap and Johnson's baby shampoo and we wash all his clothes and bedding in All Free and Clear (Purex makes it too). I've also heard that tanning beds work wonders too but I think they may be a bit dangerous for a child. Please try the Aloe Vera and let me know if it works for you.

Lynn - posted on 07/17/2009

Nothing works better than a persciption for Elidel cream. My kids have it and this works. The washing with special soaps and all that help but don't cure.

Jane - posted on 07/17/2009

Eczema can be due to food allergy. For my grandson (when an infant) it was rice. We tried many creams before finding out it was food. I have the same problem with rice.. Please don't use hydrocortizone cream. Start with eliminating the most common food allergens, Rice isn't a common one, but it is a problem for some. Dairy is a very common problem these days.

Eda - posted on 07/17/2009

hi-I use mustela for dry an eczema prone skin daily on him, it really helps if you use it daily and for severe cases his dermatologist recommended triamcinolone acetonide cream 0.1% which worked miracles overnight.

Shonda - posted on 07/17/2009

My oldest son has eczema and he is 9 yrs. old. I found prescription Ellidel to work but you better have good insurance bc it is expensive. Plus I keep him away from too much chocolate which irritates it. Hope this helps!

Rachel - posted on 07/17/2009

My child had a spot for a year on his face we could not clear up. Tried everything the doctor suggested. Finally an RN I now said have you tired your face lotion on him. Olay cleared it up fast!

ELISHIA - posted on 07/17/2009

WELL MY SON HAS IT AND FIRST DON'T BATHE YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY A LOT OF EXPOSURE TO WATER DRIES IT MORE. ALSO, IF WHEN IT COMES UP TRY AN OATMEAL BATHE, SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET FROM ANY PHARMACY OVER THE COUNTER. IF ALL ELSE FAILS ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT WESCORT STEROID CREME.

Kim - posted on 07/17/2009

ask your Dr. about Eledil. It was the only thing that helped my youngest. the dermatologist recommended for her rashes and allergic reaction to antibiotics

TAMEISHA - posted on 07/17/2009

I MY NAME IS TAMEISHA AND MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN WITH IT AND I WENT THROUGH ALOT OF TRAILS TO GET HER SKIN RIGHT BUT THIS MAY SOUND A LITTLE CRAZY BUT U CAN PUT COOKING GREASE ON HER SKIN OR EVEN LARD TO KEEP THE MOISTURE IN WHEN SHE GETS OUT IF THE TUB PAT HER DRY AND PUT ON SOMETHING ON HER SKIN SOON AS SHE GETS OUT

Lisa - posted on 07/17/2009

my son had bad eczema until we got a water softenener installed in our home! Our water was so hard it was making his eczema painful!!! Now he only has small breakouts once in awhile and I got a medicine from my dermatologist for it!

Kelli - posted on 07/17/2009

My doctor told me that eczema in children is usually caused by a food allergy. You may want to look into that. I did and my sons cleared up.

Sandra - posted on 07/17/2009

yes my daughter suffered from eczema in her younger years we used hyderm&canesten u can get a prescription from ure doctor

Thorie - posted on 07/17/2009

My son has severe eczema and sees a dermatologist. One thing she told me is not to use lotion that has a pump only use jar creams Eucerin is one of the best although a little pricey. Everytime he feels dry rub him down which could be 2-4 times a day.

Kate - posted on 07/17/2009

look into adding fish oils to your diet. also look into trying an elimination diet for specific foods that may cause flare ups ie:wheat?

good luck

Christy - posted on 07/17/2009

My now 5-year-old was diagnosed with eczema when she was a baby. She had terrible dry, red patches on the backs of her legs. A woman I met at a health fair suggested that it could be her shampoo, since it runs off and sits in the water, hence back of leg irritation. I really did not believe her, but took home a sample of her baby product and it worked! It cleared her legs right up. Turns out, it wasn't eczema at all. The products were Arbonne's ABC baby line. I fell in love, tried the mommy products and fell in love more. Now I'm an Arbonne consultant, too. My youngest uses the ABC line, my now older uses the FC5 bath products, and I use the RE9. If you'd like more info, you can check out www.christyb.myarbonne.com. Good luck!

Jeni - posted on 07/17/2009

My son has eczema and his pediatrician suggested Aquaphor lotion, I also try to keep him from getting too much sun, this seems to make it worse. I also don't scrub his skin very hard when giving him a bath and I make sure I rinse all the soap off really good. I use ALL free and clear detergent also to wash his clothes. All this together seems to make it disappear.He was diagnosed with it when he was 3 months old and now he is 22 mos.

Marie - posted on 07/16/2009

have you tried aveeno bath...it is a powder that you put in the tub it is at wamart or kmart it comes in a box of 8 packets for like 8-9 dollars my daughter had it and since i bathe her in that and then i use aveeno baby lation she is good to go...

Bridget - posted on 07/16/2009

The dr. told us to rub our son down in vasoline after we got him out of the bath. His skin absorbed the vasoline very quickly!! It really did help my son. The dr. told us that when he got older that we could use Crisco instead of vasoline...we won't use that for a few more years. I thought the dr was crazy at first but I am a believer now. We have tried to use more of the natural way instead using prescription meds.

Evanna - posted on 07/16/2009

aveeno oatmeal baths and soaps worked well for mine but the thing that gets rid of it quickly is a perscription cream triamcinolone acetondine 0.1% hope that helps. my son also has allergies too so it may not help your kid but it is worth a try

Kellie - posted on 07/16/2009

Hi my mum makes a 100% natural soap that is fantastic for eczema. It is a healing soap with the active ingredient of manuka honey that is known to help clear a variety of skin conditions from eczema and dermatitis to skin sores and external ulcers. It can also be used in place of shampoo for those suffering dandruff, flaking scalp or head sores. If you would be interested in try it out let me know and I will send you some to try. She makes a variety of different soaps which are all 100% natural and she uses essential oils. They are fantastic I wont go back to supermarket soap again. They are all made with coconut oil, olive oil and castor oil and different essential oils. Just let me know if you would like to give it a go.....beats using chemicals. Kellie

Joanne - posted on 07/16/2009

a tsp of bi carb soda in there bath water puts an oil back in there bath my son who has suffered from eczema since he was only young it helped alot although it doesnt cure it but helps to reduce the redness and stopped him from itching other things like cleanin products can play a part in bringing out eczema just be careful of what you use around the house

Vanessa - posted on 07/16/2009

I buy products from Melaleuca; it's a mail order deal sort of like Amway. They have a wonderful lotion called Renew that has beaten Eucerin in clinical trials. It's relatively unscented and is not greasy. A friend of mine who has eczema uses it on her skin and her son's (he's four) and it really works well.

Akea - posted on 07/16/2009

My baby exhibited symptoms soon after birth. All I did was add a half cap of olive oil to her bath water (small tub), and slather on Method Baby Lotion (All-Natural) afterwards within 3 minutes. It has totally disappeared so far, and she always gets compliments on how beautiful her skin is.





P.S. Now I heard that olive oil, as good as it is, is not technically a moisturizer. So I will soon switch from olive oil, to another natural moisturizing oil. I bathe her every other day, but make sure to lotion her up every day!

Kristin - posted on 07/16/2009

if your looking for a natural remedy.. add oatmeal to bath .. that helps soothe apple cider vinegar to kill infec.. and olive oil what i use when my sons gets bad is this stuff i get at walgreens its with the baby soaps its a whole line for that .. it has a wash and cream it works WONDERS!! its called gentle naturals eczema baby wash and it has a cream too.. I use it for my eczema as well .. it took it right away .. its in a teal bottle and it has disney pooh and tigger on it!! you'll be glad you got it!! lemme know how it works for ya also use the allergen free ALL.. free and clear laundry det. that will help to ..

Kristin - posted on 07/16/2009

if your looking for a natural remedy.. add oatmeal to bath .. that helps soothe apple cider vinegar to kill infec.. and olive oil what i use when my sons gets bad is this stuff i get at walgreens its with the baby soaps its a whole line for that .. it has a wash and cream it works WONDERS!! its called gentle naturals eczema baby wash and it has a cream too.. I use it for my eczema as well .. it took it right away .. its in a teal bottle and it has disney pooh and tigger on it!! you'll be glad you got it!! lemme know how it works for ya also use the allergen free ALL.. free and clear laundry det. that will help to ..

Kristin - posted on 07/16/2009

if your looking for a natural remedy.. add oatmeal to bath .. that helps soothe apple cider vinegar to kill infec.. and olive oil what i use when my sons gets bad is this stuff i get at walgreens its with the baby soaps its a whole line for that .. it has a wash and cream it works WONDERS!! its called gentle naturals eczema baby wash and it has a cream too.. I use it for my eczema as well .. it took it right away .. its in a teal bottle and it has disney pooh and tigger on it!! you'll be glad you got it!! lemme know how it works for ya also use the allergen free ALL.. free and clear laundry det. that will help to ..

Simone - posted on 07/16/2009

Make sure ur child has been diagnosed first. Second, my sons dermatologist gave him hydrocortisone 2.0 prescription strenght. Aveeno oatmeal baths are the best. My son is having a bout right now in the genital area! Oatmeal bath and cortisone and Eucerine lotion (though costly) really do help. They keep to exzema is to ALWAYS keep it dry. Never moist. Vaseline is a myth. Anything powder base and fragrant free is excellent....