Baby Eczema???

Shelby - posted on 02/27/2013

My son also has eczema, we use Melaleuca's Renew lotion. Just by using this we have been able to get rid of all the itchiness and also completely get rid of his medication they prescribed him! I hope this helps!!

Tim J - posted on 02/27/2013

oh and I forgot....we also stopped using fabric conditioner in the washing machine. if we keep on top of these things, his eczema barely bothers him.

Trisha - posted on 02/27/2013

Renew Lotion is the best thing on the Market. Better than any home remedy and better than any other lotion OTC. It works and it also comes in a body wash, hand wash and bath oil that I put in my son's bath every night. The other thing you MUST do is completely detoxify your home...from your cleaning products to your personal hygiene..including your personal stuff...as it ALL leaves nasty residues that leave a film on our bodies and transfer to baby/child. Let me know how I can help!!!!

Tim J - posted on 02/27/2013

The two things that work best to control my 2 year old son's eczema are:

1 - Finding and removing triggers in the diet (for my son this was milk).

2 - Bathing him in softened water. We live in a hard water area and even I used to itch after a bath or shower. I fitted a water softner and it is really effective at relieving itching and dryness after bathing. I know when it's time to top up the salt in the machine without looking because I start getting dry patches on my face when it's run out!

Jade - posted on 02/13/2013

Try mama natures tiny troubles baby rescue cream for eczema or dry skin. It is made in england and they really seem to have this natural stuff in the bag. It cleared up my babies eczema within a week and it smells marvellous.

Trisha - posted on 11/07/2012

Renew Lotion.....it's the best stuff on the market....my baby had BAD eczema as well...and I had to completely convert my entire home to less harsh cleaners/soaps, etc....and then use a good lotion that did not break the bank!

Atefeh - posted on 11/07/2012

I have always taken the NATURAL path.As I had both my girls at a birthing center.My 1st daughter was diagnosed with eczema at 18 months.I believe I've tried every thing in my power to make it better for her.I even got allergy test done for her at the age of 2.It turned out she was not allergic to anything....GREAT!!!

The one thing that has worked for me for the last 5 months is getting a book called Cure Child Eczema by Audrey Lynn.We saw a change in her after two months of reading this book.This is ONLY an E-book.But soooo worth reading.At first I had a hard time with everything it recommended to cut out of her diet.But it was EASY to do as it was all in my hands...she don't know any difference...and they get used to it!

She has little out breaks here and there at times.But never as bad as it used to be.



GOOD LUCK

: )

STACY - posted on 01/24/2010

i know this is gonna sound strange but I have a daughter who is now 15 and she would get it so bad that she has some scares. but i had the most amazing doctor. and after we tried oatmeal baths and all the lotions and stuff and it did not work. Crisco cooking lard. After the invection is gone. Rub the baby down with it put on cotton pants and shirt. and but down to bed. a few days of this works. I know strange but we were in sc at the time and the heat and weather nothing worked but this. I hope it helps

Cora - posted on 01/24/2010

Oh, also, ecxema is usually a sign of food allergies but most doctors won't test for them until they are older so try keeping a diary and see if he has worse flairs when he eats certain things.

Cora - posted on 01/24/2010

arbonne (is a little pricy) is fantastic!!!!!!! that is what I used on my daughter when she was a baby. Her dermatologist now has her use cereve wash and lotion (super gentle but expensive) it doesn't burn skin or eyes. she also uses aveeno body wash for shampoo and aveeno lotion and that seems to help alot! we have steroid cream for really bad flares/ also coconut oil! it doesn't smell like coconut!

Jessica - posted on 01/24/2010

It could be something in his diet...is he on formula? Ask your doc about a possible food allergy.

I found a miracle lotion at the health food store: Shikai. There is a formula for children and adults. Expensive but worth it because it works amazingly.

Emma - posted on 01/24/2010

My little girl was diagnosed with the same at four months and nothing from over the counter worked at all as they are all water based. I use an aromatherapy cream that has been specially blended to nourish the skin and it works within a few days. I definitely recommend getting in touch with an aromatherapist and seeing if they can blend something for you.

Jeanette - posted on 01/24/2010

Hi, My baby boy suffered eczema badly too. I have stopped using soap at bath times, I use QV bath oil in his bath, and Aveno Green moistiuriser after the bath, try to feed as fresh as food as possible. I also find that senstitive washing powder is good, and I used to double rince and dry the clothes on the line instead of the dryer. And now that i have stopped breast feeding, I use goat milk formula. He has gone from a very itcy, red and dry skin to only having a small patch on his ankles now. He is so much better and happier, hope this info helps a little.

Agnes - posted on 01/23/2010

Eucerin was like a savior for both of my children (ages 5 & 3) they are both plauged by eczema. I you use the calming cream at least 3 times a day along with whatever steriod ointment or cream that the doctor prescribes your little one should start to see some relief within a couple of days. Also use dove soap, it has moisturizers in the soap. For the scalp my doctor had me use Selson Blue on my little boy when he was just 3 months old and that cleared his scalp up with in a week, ask your doctor before trying that.

Lauren - posted on 01/23/2010

My derm. gave my son Atarax, an antihistamine to stop the itching. It's a liquid...my son is 5 now. He still has the eczema, but claims that the medicine helps with the itching.

Vannessa - posted on 01/23/2010

Yes. My daughter had EXACTLY the same thing- to the tee. I was at my wits end. First, stop ANY and ALL products with ANY fragrance in them- that includes laundry detergent, soap, lotion, etc. (no lavendar "put to sleep" items either)- anything scented agrravates their skin. Nothing with menthol- even if in a calming cream- it burns the areas they have scratched. Additionally, when they go in the oatmeal bath (continue this), rub him down with Cetaphil within SIXTY seconds of getting out of the bath. My daughers dermatologist also gave us an EpiCerum cream (non-steroid) that we rub on once a day (within 60 seconds of getting out of a bath/shower). This has brought down the red spots immensely and we don't even use the steroid cream anymore! Take my advice on the above and you will watch your little one thrive!

Sarah - posted on 01/23/2010

My son has eczema and mild asthma. Our pediatrician prescribed Desonate for the flair ups, and Atopiclair to prevent the flair ups once Desonate has done its job. We ended up seeing a pediatric pulmonologist for the asthma. What I did not know is that eczema is asthma of the skin. He told me to discontinue the Desonate and prescribed Elocon instead. We use the generic of that which is Mometasone Furoate and it works the best. Also like other moms stated, only use dye and perfume free detergents. If his skin gets a little dry we use Cetafil lotion. Hope this helps.

Natalie - posted on 01/22/2010

Oh, be wary of "Fragrance-Free" products. Always turn it over & check the ingredients! (Look for fragrance or parfume)

Natalie - posted on 01/22/2010

My daughter was born with it as well. One Dr told us to pull all of the carpet out of the house. Another said she was allergic to milk & to quit giving it to her (which is why her teeth grew in horribly). Another said she would need allergy shots once a week. One even said she was allergic to nickle. Disgusting. Bottom line, most Dr's do not know much about it. They just won't admit it. One of hers finally did. Several Dr's later and a small fortune on medications....no relief. We tried Aveeno, we tried sunlight. We tried everything..no help. She was 3 when she woke up in the middle of the night crying, blood all over her sheets. It is a helpless feeling indeed. I took her to the ER that night. They bandaged her from head to toe. By that point she had it over 85% of her body. I begged for prayers that week. The ER Doctor suggested trying Vaseline (non-fragranced of course). Thank God for that man! Eucerine, Aveeno, etc can all be helpfull but skin will become "addicted" and it does not work like Vaseline. Who would have thought? We started using triamcinilone when it "flared up". It is probably the best in my opinion... low enough steroid yet still effective. You have to be careful using steroids because it can cause sterility. My advise: NO FRAGRANCES OF ANY KIND (We use fragrance-free DOVE), VASELINE (again fragrance-free), & TRIAMCINILONE. Don't even give them chapstick if it has fragrance (yes, did that by mistake). Had I known we could nip it in the bud while she was a baby, she might have been able to grow out of it (by 14 I've been told), but she is now 16 and still has it with the occassional "flare up' during season changes. Though it has NEVER returned like it was since that ER visit because of the new regimine. She is living proof that natural remedies are God's healing hands. I feel your anguish girl. You've done nothing wrong & no baby deserves this. Please don't try all the medications. They often do more harm than good. And DO NOT let Dr's dictate what is best for your baby if your gut tells you otherwise. I am curious about the yogurt too. Couldn't hurt right?

Sharon - posted on 01/22/2010

Would also recommend Curel lotion(original formula). I thinkit moisturizes better than Aveeno. I started using it when my 26 yr old was an infant. It was the only lotion that didn't irritate his skin.

Sharon - posted on 01/22/2010

My 7 month old granddaughter also has eczema and was also scratching until she bled. My 26 yr old son had terrible breakouts and itching as an infant so I learned fom experience to avoid lotions and soaps with perfumes or other irritating ingredients. We use the Aveeno Baby line for skin and hair care. Her symptoms greatly improved, but she still had days when she scratched profusley. I remembered that the doctor advised me to use a hydrocortisone cream for my son;I was delighted to find that Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone anti-itch cream. I would recommend calling your pediatrician to see if it's safe for your child. We use it only as needed. The direction state up to 3 times a day, but we haven't had to because 1-2 applications has solved the problem. Someone gave my daughter a Mustela bath time gift set. While I think they're great products, they're not a good idea for a baby with sensitive skin. Check the ingredients for any skin or hair care products. We discovered that some of the Mustela products contained Salicylic Acid, an ingredient in many acne care products which can cause peeling, or other skin irritation. I hope you find some relief for your little one. I know how hard it is to see your child in agony.

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Sara - posted on 01/22/2010

When my little one had it we used to give him oatmeal baths...

Jen - posted on 01/22/2010

Your son could be my own from reading your post.
For the eczema...our dermatologist gave us a prescription for something called Protopic which is an ointment base of Tacrolimus.
It is specifically to treat eczema patches...cleared up our poor son's skin in about 2 weeks of twice a day application.
As well we put on a cream the doctor suggested called CeraVe which you can get at any RiteAid or pharmacy of the like.
It has no smell...unlike baby lotions or even natural products like Aveeno....but it is by far the BEST lotion ever. We put it day and night all over his body with only the Protopic on his problematic patches...it has cleared him up as well as keep the eczema at bay.

Unfortunately our son also has a ton of hair...and we have yet to fix the cradlecap/eczema problems there....we are still in the process of working on that with the Dermatologist.
But the above for the body worked like a charm....and yes....we tried E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G before getting the right combinations.

BTW - while everyone is different our Dermatologist told us to limit his bath time....as well as how frequently we wash his hair and body...because it only aggravates the eczema by leeching natural moisture from the body....that too has helped.

Hopefully your little man can get his skin conditions under control.
It IS very hard to watch them scratch....

Roxanne - posted on 01/21/2010

Both of my boys had it BAD, did they ever say why? Lukas ended up being allergic to everything! Once we changed to "free" detergents and soaps and changed his diet it defenantly calmed down!

W eused to COVER Lukas in Aquafor (White tub with blue writing) and wrap him in ace bandages with tight jammies over them while he was home, or just the jammies if you don't mind the stains. It is kinda slick but it completly works!

Leticia - posted on 01/21/2010

Hi Lauri, i have had the same issue with my baby that is now 5yrs old. I started as well with meds and lotions like Aquaphor but then i started using just Eucerin cream. it helps alot to control the flare up. the other stuff would make it crack, you will see that will help...most important is to moisturize...hope it helps...

JoAnn - posted on 01/21/2010

poor little guy! my son had the same problem when he was a baby and i use Aveno baby lotion...it had stuff in it for eczema...and it worked really well...i still use to to this day when he gets dry skin!

Julie - posted on 01/21/2010

When my baby was big enough to eat solids I gave her yogurt every day. The flavor didn't matter, what ever she would eat. Her eczema cleared up within a few days. If I don't give her yogurt then it does come back. Just a suggestion.

Randi - posted on 01/21/2010

Elidel is what they gave her also

Camille - posted on 01/20/2010

Hi, I'm a little late with this discussion, but try all natural Shea Butter. One of the benefits of shea butter is that is relieves eczema. You can research the benefits of it and its all natural, no chemicals. You can also use it on the baby's scalp. My son has eczema as well, not as bad as your son, but it has just about cleared up.

Anya - posted on 01/20/2010

My family doctor prescribed elidil for my daughter who had eczema also. Also we use cetaphil lotion on her daily and this also keeps the scaly patches down.

Randi - posted on 01/20/2010

for his head wash with only baby soap and only 2 times a week my daughter is 8 and she has that problem her hair was falling out so that is what her dr. said it worked. she has eczema and she is allergic to the sun and mosquitos. that makes it worse if they scratch it it can turn to staff infection that has happened to. her . they gave me some steroid cream for her i will see what the name is and post it for u. I hope it works for him i know it bothers u both.

Jessica - posted on 01/20/2010

my daughter had that she was born with it the dr said to cut off some of her hair cause it was erratating it.. we washed her with gliserin soap and it helped a good bit and we used eucerin cram on her too and even bathed her with a body wash was called cerave its like 13 dollars a bottle but it really worked good for her it stoped he braek outs pretty quick, the dermatologist suggested it and it works great and wash clothes in dreft cause detergents can make the eczema worse

Justine - posted on 01/20/2010

I took my son to an allergist for his eczema. He was diagnosed at 3 months and is now 2 1/2.yr. Here is what works for us per the allergist during flare ups: soak in a bath for 1/2 hour until the skin gets pruned. Then wash with an antibacterial soap, he recommended Lever. rinse with clean water, pull out of the tub and put topical meds on. Then put in a wet long sleeved, long legged onsie or sleeper. then put a dry sleeper over it. I know it sounds uncomfortable but my son is fine with it. Leave both the wet and dry sleeper on overnight. Repeat this step each night until the flare up goes away. I use Vanicream (you can get it at the pharmacy) on days that I don't need the topical steroid. It's thick with no fragrance and works wonders. And, you don't need a prescription. It's about $15 and last about 3 months. My daughter is 3months old and also has eczema. We are doing the same for her and it's working wonders. Good luck!

Lakeisha - posted on 01/20/2010

Have you tried any of the Aveeno products. The Baby Soothing Bath Treatment, it is a natural cleanser and frangrance free. So it is not irritating to the baby's skin. Follow this with Baby Soothing Moisture Cream. This should help soften the skin and moisturize to prevent the itching.

Hope it works, as seeing them suffer can be so frustrating to moms.Remember the key is to keep the skin moisturized, the drier it gets the more the baby will stratch the itching.

Lorraine - posted on 01/20/2010

I used a product in Australia called QV its an bath oil and it worked wonders, there would be similiar where you are, go to the local chemist they are great at advise. We dont use any soaps at all on him.

Eva - posted on 01/19/2010

Tea Tree Oil is what has really saved my now almost 5 year old. For years we battled with eczema - a little comb on his scalp would make it bleed. I was under the impression that it was craddle cap for the first 3 years...until I was given insight from a fellow mommy friend and confirmed with my allergist that eczema is what he has. Tips I have learned: It's winter...he doesn't need to have his hair washed every night - it removes oils his scalp needs. I use Aveeno Eczema Care on any body - exposed skin (Face, legs, etc.) When washing his hair I use a Tea Tree Shampoo, then after I follow up with a Tea Tree leave in conditioner. Best of luck to you!!!

Helen - posted on 01/19/2010

you could try paw paw cream it cures a lot of dry skin irritations just a suggestion

Olena - posted on 01/19/2010

my son had it since he was 3 months old. here is the list in order of how helpful it is to fight ezema when it gets angry.

1. hydrocortizone (the best one is from BJ club - generic brand) when it gets red
2. washing liquid - BabyGanics or other organic brand. Dreft was too harsh for us
3. 100% cotton clothes that touch the skin
4. lotion on his skin 2-3 times/day (I buy it in Russian store, i don't use Eucerin anymore it's not effective like russian baby lotion)
5. lotion on hands and feet at night.

unfortunately, he has to outgrouw it. Max is 15 months now and seems to get over

Michelle - posted on 01/19/2010

I used aveeno baby on my son and he no longer has eczema

Angie - posted on 01/19/2010

Both my children had it when they were younger. Yes, the hydro-cortisone works on it, but there were two big things that really helped with them. First, if their skin stayed moist (like wet socks, mitts, or them licking their lips a lot) they were guaranteed an outbreak. So we always made sure to keep their skin dry, especially in the winter time. Second, we watched what they ate. Foods that have a lot of acid (such as peaches, tomatoes, chocolate) would also bring on an outbreak. As much as my kids loved their peaches, tomatoes, ketchup, and such, we limited the amount they ate. Hope this helps as much as some of the other advice! Good luck!

Lynsey - posted on 01/19/2010

Try Epiderm, can be purchased over counter but get it through the doctor it is about £6 and a big tub like the aceus cream. My son had rally bad eczema when he was 6 months and took going to several doctors until the healthvisitor said what he had and try Epiderm. Within a week it cleard up and now he is 4 i still use it on little rashes he gets. It's brilliant. :-)xxxx

Yadhyra - posted on 01/18/2010

My 6 year old had the same condition when he was a baby. He was prescribed Elidel ointment which helped but it's pretty expensive. The eczema finally went away by itself when I limited bath frequency. I bathed him every other day with Aveeno Bath Gel & put Aveeno lotion on him after. It worked for us!

Tameka - posted on 01/18/2010

my kids have it all 3 of them and i have hydrocortidone 2.5% ointment and it works wonders. ask your doctor about it.

Katie - posted on 01/18/2010

My son also has eczema. We have tried a lot of different things with him. He really likes oatmeal baths...you can buy them at your local drug store and they are made for bathing instead of just dumping in oatmeal lol Just make sure you get the one that is ONLY oatmeal...no fragrance. You will find that a lot of the "baby stuff" has fragrance and will actually hurt them! My son got into just some regular lotion and he cried until he got in the bath and washed it off! Another tip is to make sure when you bathe him make it luke warm. (make sure you turn up the heat in the bathroom first) I also always smell everything before I buy it(you can smell that 'chemical smell' in them.) Some things to stay away from...BABY sunscreen, BABY lotion, BABY oil. It HURTS!!!! Things you can use...hydrocortizone(over the counter) mix a pea size amount with his lotion(we use Aveeno). This is getting too wordy so if you would like more info let me know!

Rhiannon - posted on 01/18/2010

Pierce a capsule of evening primrose and put the oil over the area also add in the bath

Gretchen - posted on 01/18/2010

My son has eczema and the best advise I have ever gotten for it (and after several expensive prescription meds and doctors) Never give him a hot bath as this will irritate it. Always a luke warm bath. When he gets out of the bath, within 3 minutes of towel drying, (the skin has to be moist) smother the areas that are broken out with Eucerin (it's a lotion you can get over the counter, it's in with the rest of the lotions... if you've never heard of it) and put pj's on that will cover the areas so the lotion doesn't get wiped off. Anyway, I did this when my son breaks out which is usually seasonal...and it works. Within a week it was completely gone. My sons inside elbows and back of his knees would look like someone took a razor blade to him. The first I did this, it was shocking the improvement by the next day. I was given this advice from an Allergist.

Lexy - posted on 01/18/2010

hi! i work at a place here in sioux city called play all day... my bosses daughter had eczema really bad and so she found somethings callled airbonne and it has the body wash, oils, lotions everything for babies that have eczema. She is so happy with it she started selling it out of our store.. Im sure it has a website and she might also have it on her playsiouxland.com website which is her buisness page!! check it out.. its not to expensive either! Good luck!

Amanda - posted on 01/18/2010

Hi, both of my children (10 and 5) had exzema as babies. It was as bad as you describe on your little one too. The doctor informed me he could prescribe those creams and anti biotics as well however, the more you use it, the more dry and dependent the skin becomes. He did tell me to use everything Dove. Body washes, shampoos, conditioners, bar soaps, everything. And, for the side dish, Aveeno cream with Hydrocortisone. I did as told and now, my children do not have this problem with the itching, patching, scabbing from the itching. It's a little pricey as you know the cost for Dove and the Aveeno cream, but it's worth it.

Lauri - posted on 01/18/2010

Thank you, everyone! I'm going to try your ideas one by one until we find something that helps! It's awful watching him scratch...

Tanya - posted on 01/18/2010

My son had the same problem. Make sure you are not using detergents or soaps with dyes or perfumes. Go "free" with all of his clothing and bedding. I also used the Eucerin calming itch-relief.