Eczema or Something Else??

It definitly sounds like eczema. My Son has eczema and yes, it itches like crazy! There are other factors that can cause eczema besides dry skin.

my son has all the symptoms especially around nose, cheeks and forehead that flared up after he had dengue fever. I did not want to use any over the counter medicine so I researched. Now he washes his face with a diluted baking soda water daily followed with application of virgin coconut oil on the face after the wash.

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Yes it sounds like eczema , you need to keep using cream so it doesn't flare up again. I use Eucerin on my kids daily after baths and if it flares up and is particularly itchy and red I apply a cortizone cream first and then the Eucerin on top.

Hey there Robyn,
It definitly sounds like eczema. My daughter and I both have eczema and yes, it itches like crazy!! I've been using a lotion from a wholesale company called Renew lotion. It is clinically tested to be twice as effective as the dermatologist recommended Eucerin. Matter of fact, my daughter had a prescription lotion we used a couple years ago before I found the renew lotion and the renew works hands down better then the eucerin and prescription. There are other factors that can cause eczema besides dry skin. Your son could be allergic to the detergents, fabric softners, dry sheets or even the bath wash you are using. We are a family of sensitive skin, so the wholesale store we have a membership with has been a God send!! If you are interested in hearing how to get a membership to this store or want to learn more about the products, just login to my website www.MomsLivingWithPurpose.com and I would be more then happy to get you more information! They have amazing chemical free detergents, lotions, baby products and even cleaning products that can be causing your sons eczema. Hope that helps!!

Ask a good pediatric dermotologist....it could very well be what is called molluscum. 3 of my 5 kids had it. it is very treatable but also contagious.

I was hoping to find a image guide, but here is a descriptive website:

http://www.healthy-skin-guide.com/diagnose-my-skin-rash.html

Psoriasis runs in my family and it is so IRRITATING! You start out with a gentle caress to soothe it and suddenly you find that you have scraped the top layer of your skin off.

Anyway, I wouldn't worry as much about the length of time he uses a medicated creme, as i would worry about a toddler putting a medicated creme in his mouth.

Anyway, know that it will give him the crankies, because it can be painful.

It could be Keratosis Pilaris...not serious...google it to see pix.

Hi Robyn,
Sometimes essential fatty acids can help. Shaklee makes an execellent supplement for children called Mighty Smart. Their organic baby lotion is also very helpful. I'm not sure which laundry products you are using, but some in the stores aren't always as good as they are advertised to be. Shaklee has a Get Clean line that is awesome. You can find more information on all these at http://www.shaklee.net/healthforlife
Hope this is helpful and you find a solution.
Victoria

It does sound like eczema, especially with it being in the spots you mentioned. My son's eczema is pretty bad, but using Ceravae lotion works really well for him. We buy it at Walgreen's - I haven't seen it in many other stores but Walgreen's always seems to have it. As soon as he gets out of the bath every night, we slather it all over him. It really helps with breakouts. We do have a couple of prescription medicines to put on when he is really bad, but haven't needed them as much since we started using Ceravae.

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