Severe Case of Eczema in a 4 Month Old.

I used all the products mentioned esp. aquaphor and aveeno.
Cetaphil is the mildest soap. You can buy anywhere.
Aveeno has a bath soap designed specifically for eczema relief.

See a new doctor. Eczema is extremely uncomfortable for a little baby. My doctor gave me a 4 page print out detailing everything about eczema. Wish I could send it to you (if you want it I will).

Remember....the more baths, the drier you will make the skin.
The hotter the water, the drier you will make the skin.
Do NOT bath frequently.

I use the second rinse cycle option on the washing machine. This was recommended by a washer repair man. He said one rinse cycle doesn't get rid of all the detergent in clothes.

Do NOT use Bounce sheets. Try dreft detergent.

A pediatrician that isn't concerned about eczema is not very good in my opinion. Eczema that is not controlled will only get worse most likely. Start with making sure you are using a fragrance free, dye free detergent for his laundry. Also, be sure you are only giving him breast milk or formula. No cereal until at least 6 mos. Give him very short baths everyday and then apply a sensitive skin lotion several times a day. I know many people that have tried countless lotions and swear by Aquaphor. The key is to keep his skin moist so apply and then reapply thoughout the day. Be sure he is wearing loose clothing and he is not sweating, especially in his sleep. Be diligent!! Eczema is a very stubborn condition that requires a lot of trial and error to find out what works best. Good luck!

My daughter had lots of issues also. We used what our pediatrician suggested AND experimented with other products family/friends suggested. The combo that finally worked for Maddy was this: bathing in the Burts Bees Milk Bath, putting the hydrocortisone on the inflamed areas and then applying Aveeno (with the dark blue lid) and then we put Aquafor (AWESOME stuff) on her face. Maddy is almost 2 1/2 and we still use this combo when her skin flares up. We let her pediatrician know what we were doing and she was fine with that. Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you soon. :)

My son had exzema pretty bad on his legs as an infant. I tried everything including the aveeno products and nothing worked.

My pediatrician finally prescribed cetaphil and it cleared up in under a week. Now, whenever he gets a patch I put some on and it goes right away.

We are a military family, so I do not know if Cetaphil is something you NEED a prescription for or if it is OTC in your local pharmacy. It's worth checking out, and if you can't get it OTC, I highly recommend calling your pediatrician and asking for them to prescribe it to try!

Good Luck!!! ;-)

If it is mild and not severe, Aquaphor may coat and heal it. I have had good luck with Aquaphor. It is meant to heal dry, cracked skin.

Have you considered allergies?

A friend's baby had terrible ezcema, and it turned out he was allergic to most formula brands, those containing soybeans and cow's milk. His skin cleared up once they found a formula he could tolerate.

Thought I would mention it just in case.

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I had this problem w/one of my sons when he was a baby. He had a patch on his foot that would bleed. I had a prescription that I would use and was told to put Eucerin on 6x/day, but it still didn't keep it under control. He is 5 now and I have found an amazing lotion that works wonders w/o a prescription and is 6x more effective. I can apply it every couple of days and it keeps it under control. This lotion cannot be purchased in the store, but in an online store. If you'd like more info, feel free to contact me.

Best wishes!
M.
Mom to 5 Wonderful Kids
http://www.4MyChildrenSake.com

I would suggest to get a refferal from the doc soc the baby can be seen at a dermatologist office to better manage this situation