Treatment for Eczema

I would also try bathing in a cool bath and using only Dove Sensitive Skin Soap. This worked for my daughter. Also, the milk may be an issue. Hope that helps!

My doctor recommended to use hydrocortisone cream. Its cheap

and it works. I also, use dove soap for sensitive skin for him

since he is a baby i would recommend looking for a baby soap

for sensitive skin also. I hope this helps...

Shelly

S.,

I have several of my client who use my company's baby line for their child's eczema and have had great results.
I am an consultant for skin care company and it is also a great option for working from home. Let me know if you want more information.

A. C.

OK, I know this sounds hippy but you really can count on Hemp Seed Oil Capsules. My daughter had serious problems on her cheeks and rear and this is the ONLY thing that I tried that dosen't burn irritated skin. It comes in a capsule or you can buy it in a bottle. Get it shipped to you from Manitoba Harvest. You could also call a local health food store or herbalist to order some in for you. You should also consider feeding it to him and treating him from the inside out. TOTALLY harmless, perfect balance of omegas and fatty acids. This is really important to help prevent ADD and ADHD. Oh yeah, its organic and no GMOs are involved. Keep him away from prescriptions as long as possible! PROPS to all the NATURAL MAMAS on this!!
Good Luck and God Bless!

I would reccommend using ABC (Arbonne Baby Care). I have seen pictures of babies w/Eczema and how these products work. I can email you some pics?! I use them on my kids. They don't have any fragrances in them and the diaper rash cream is amazing too. I'm a consultant for Arbonne. You can go online (www.arbonne.com) to see the products and I can send you a sample or 2 to try. My consultant number is 16477512. You can email me at ____@____.com if you are interested. Also I can tell you how you can get these products at wholesale prices (35% off). I listed the prices below.
Thanks and good luck!! Sydne

ABC Body Care
body wash $14
body lotion $14
body oil $18
herbal daiper reash cream $14
baby sunscreen SPF 30+ $22

The whole set is $82 OR $53.30 w/the discount

www.lazyifarms.com , they sell a pure soap with no chemicals or preservatives. It is not expensive. They also make a lotion and laundry detergent. This a a family in Stillwater who makes the product, the main ingredient is goatmilk. I was skeptical at first, but my family's nightmare with eczema ended after 4 days of using this product!! I had tried everything else. THIS WORKS!! Tell them you heard about it from S. and they will send you some samples, or you can contact me and I'll send you some. Please try it and you will become a believer like me. My daughter was miserable and she hasn't had a trace of it since we started using this 9 months ago, and we've weaned her off all the medications and creams!! I could go on and on about our experience, or you can experience it yourself...you won't be sorry you tried ~S.

Hi S.,

Has the *cause* of your son's eczema been identified? In infants, eczema is most often caused by allergies--either food allergies, or environmental allergies. My daughter had severe eczema as an infant too. By doing some elimination work, I found that she was allergic to all of the laundry soaps (even the so-called baby and allergy-free ones), to the baby body care products I was using on her, and was sensitive to the general household cleaners I was using. She is also allergic to wheat products.

Although it sounds overwhelming, it wasn't all that difficult to make the changes that eliminated her allergens. She still gets occasional outbreaks of eczema because another child at daycare might share a cracker with her before it's caught, and because they clean with products containing bleach...but I use an herbal lotion that almost magically clears up those little outbreaks, with no side effects.

All this to say....your son's case could be different, but it's worth it (for the child's sake and comfort, as well as it's less expensive!) to try looking at possible root causes and addressing them. If you would like to talk more about this, please do feel free to contact me!

I noticed a lot of recommendations for Arbonne baby care products and some other OTC items. I'm glad to hear they have helped the children they have helped! However, I did want to point out that the Arbonne line (along with nearly every commercially available preparation out there) does have methylparabens, propylparabens, and sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates in even the baby care products. These chemicals have been proven to, over time and with regular use, interrupt the hormonal balance of the body, especially in children. (For more on this subject, visit the Childrens Health Environmental Coalition website at http://healthychild.org/, or the Environmental Working Group website at www.ewg.org). Especially in children with sensitive skin, these chemicals can add to the problem.

There are some paraben- and SLS-free options out there. www.Terressentials.com carries some, as does www.indigowild.com.

D.

Hi, My name is V., I have been caring for a neice and 2 nephews, who all have/had eczema since birth. I've learned the best way to treat it is to keep the baby clean, away from perfumes, high fragrant bath soaps, laundry soaps, etc, this irritates sensitive skin. I rub hydrocortisone creams on their affected areas. If the area is broken and bleeding, I add, some neosporin with it. At night, also, I've wrapped their hands in socks or mitts, and I also make sure they slept on and in between sheets only. Blankets on top, off their skin. One nephew is now 8 without scars. Neice is 6 with minor scars, but those 2 have now outgrown(?) it. Nephew, age 4, has scarred from scratching. Stores carry 1% creams, but you can get higher %'s from dr.'s or hospitals. I use the 2.5% cream from hospital. Good luck.

I know this may sound a little gross but it works. Use Crisco on eczema. My little girl has this same problem and I have used Crisco and hydrocortizone cream. They both work.

my grandaughter was also using protopic. it is expensive. we found that using amlactin lotion or cream helps alot; and is very inexpensive. you have to ask the pharmacist to get it because they keep it behind the counter. it runs about $12.00 a tube.

Hi There,

I have eczema as does my 21 month old daughter. She is actually breaking out now on her chin! We do use a prescription medication when it gets really bad, both on myself and Sofia. Eucerin ointment works great too. Keeping the area well lotioned up is the best I have found. No perfume lotions or anything like that.

My eczema flares when I am in the sun too long or use perfumes. I have found that I can't wear any perfumes, because Sofia will most definitely break out and I have to use a certain kind of detergent too...yada yada.

Hope that helps!

God Bless
C. <><

S.,

I totally understand what it is like for you to want need to treat his eczema.

I sell BeautiControl products and we have a wonderful extreme repair face and body lotion that has helped several of my clients.

Please feel free to email me privately and I would be glad to send you a free sample.

I would love to help if I can. K.

Hey S.! I have a 7 year who I have been dealing with this problem for years. Finally his doctor put him on Singular allergy medicine and we have had no problems. But before what I learned helped the most was after the bath while the skin is still damp rub baby oil on him. Use Dove soap and baby detergent. In my case the older he got the worse it seem to be but that medicine is really made a difference. I wish you the best.

Hi S.,
I too was not a stay at home mom, although I wish I had. I am not sure if any regular Rx plans cover the Protopic, however there is a resource that may be of some assistance. To prescreen for assistance, call: Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
P.O. Box 10350 Ste.500
Ormsby Park Place
Louisville, KY 40223
(866)263-8483
Best wishes to you and little Laeden.

J. Sanders

My daughter had this when she was a baby too, shes four now and she usually only gets it in the winter. I put lots of baby oil in her bathwater, and we use alot of moiturizer. I make sure to put lotion on her several times a day, especially before bed. I have used the walmart brand eczema cream, and it worked for me. With my lil girl the most important thing was the babyoil in the bath. She dries out real bad after a bath. Good luck.

Hi S.,

I have an online natural products store, and I sell a soap and a salve that are for eczema. I have not personally used them, but I have customers who use them. I would also suggest giving him probiotics. When my daughter was a baby, I was able to find liquid acidophilus at a health food store and used that. I gave it to her in a dropper, and she loved it. Of course, I'm not a doctor, but the things I'm suggesting wouldn't be harmful and if they helped, you might not have to use the medicines.

http://www.audreysallnaturalshoppe.com

S.:

Please try this Whole Food "Original Limu" from the Limu Co. It is a juice. Go to www.thesea.originallimu.com. I helped a 3 year old whose family didn't know what to do and couldn't afford to buy it. I also helped a lady whose hands and scalp was in really bad shape. Her skin cleared to the point you couldn't tell she evewr had Eczema. She added "Original Limu" to her bath water. "Original Limu" can be rubbed on the skin and you can drink it. It is seaweed and organic fruit, (Apple, Pear, Papaya, and Mango)juice. It is safe for any and everyone. And it taste delicious. I would rub it on your baby's skin a couples a day. I can't tell you how long it will take, but it has been effective.

If you have any questions please email me at: ____@____.com. Please give Original Limu a try, you won't be sorry.

M. O.

please do not get anymore vaccinations for your boy this could be a beggining sign for autism obtain a religious excuse for no more vaccines

My youngest daughter had a problem with eczema as a baby. We tried a few different creams that did help. But the one thing that seemed to help the most was switching soaps. My dr. told me to use Dove UNSCENTED soap. She is going on 4 yrs. old now and each time I have used any other soap on her she has a flair up. So, Dove it is at my house!

I know your greif, all three of my children and probably the one ont eh way will have eczema, our doctor has them on zrytec syrup, singular (it helps with the itching), and hydrocortisone cream on the outbreak spots, but we are military so the choices of treatment are limited if i do not want to pay an arm and a leg,lol. i also coat them with dermacin the prescription eucerin every day. it gets better usually as they get older so have faith in that.

Hi S.

My sister went through this when my nephew was a baby. I am also now dealing with it with my little girl. The one thing that I have found that works and it also worked for my sister is the Aveeno with oatmeal bath and the lotion. I get it at walmart and I also get there brand the equate cuz it is cheaper then the real brand and I find it works really great. My little girl is older but you might want to let him soak in it for a few mins and then bath him and lotion him down. Good luck and hope this helps.

Shauns,

All three of my daughters and my self have eczema. on the girls I use Aveno baby and for my self I use Aveno. We have also had to cut back on the baths I only bath my girls every other day now instead of every day.

I love the aven product line for many reasons the majo one is that they have no dyes or perfumes to irritate the skin. since I have switched from my previous brand to Aveno I have not had my same problem scratching. my girls went from having patches of dry irretated skin that looked horrible to you cant even tell where they have the eczema at. For diaper issues I also use Aquaphor from eucerin. I tried the creams with zinc oxide in them and they would make my babies scream and wriggle in pain now I just coat the hiny befor the diaper goes on a rash and they are fine.

the Aquaphore is also good for pathces of extream eczema.

Good Luck and God Bless
A.

Hi S.
I have to say that I am the mother of a 22 month old girl who has suffered from this since she was about 5 months old. We tried several of the prescribed steroid creams from the doctor but none ever made her eczema completely heal. They would take the redness away but that was it. However, about a year ago I was determined not to let my little one continue on that type of cream on a daily basis. I begin looking on line and came across alot of info about how certain chemicals cause this and how alot of the baby products and detergents contribute to the inflammation. Long story short I came across a company that specializes in products that do not contain any harmful chemicals and better yet there lotion had been tested with Eurcin and surpassed it because of its ability to keep the skin moisturized longer. They offer a money back guarantee so I thought why not give it a try. I purchased everything from laundry detergent to the lotion. Almost a year later, my daughter is not on a steroid cream each day and better yet she now has that baby soft skin. I will never use ANYTHING else on her. She uses their bath bars, a bath oil, the lotion and I wash her clothes in the detergent. SO as a very happy mom with a very happy daughter we have our products that we know treat eczema!! They also are recommended for those with allergies and asthma. I would be glad to share them with you. Plus BE VERY careful with what you buy from the store because you may not realize the harmful ingredients in them. However, if you have any questions please feel free to let me know.
C. Stork
www.forourkidz.fourpointmoms.com

I have eczema myself and all 4 of my kids have a small case of it. We always used eucerin on me when I was little. Try not to give him a bath too often. And do not use anti bacterial soap. The less irritation to the skin the better. When my oldest was about 6 she had a bad breakout on her hand. The school quit using anti bacterial in the school and started using lotion and she got better.

My daughter used Protopic on her face from ages 1 - 7. Daily and sometimes twice daily. Despite the warnings, our pediatrician assured us it was safe. Around age 7 my daughter cried most evenings . . . just didn't feel good. Stomache aches, headaches, general just not feeling well. Pediatrician said it was likely a virus that she was having a hard time getting over. Complaints carried on. My daughter spent the night with a friend whose mother is a physician. She became concerned about my daughter's complaints and helped me research. We truly believe that this was side effects from Protopic. That the product had built up in her system over time. This drug is suppose to be used for short-term flare-ups, but my pediatrician instructed continual use. I feel like I was slowly poisoning my daughter. We have done bloodwork and it does not appear that there is liver damange or any other long-term effects. Within weeks of discontinuing the Protopic, my daughters complaints went away. My pediatrician stands by her advise and I'm sure others are giving similiar advise. But I (and the physician that helped me research this) strongly disagree.

Please look at other options for your infant. The fact that I was not allowed to touch the medication while I was pregnant should have been a clue that this was not something I should be putting on my young child.

I dont like protopic myself..Ask his doc about giving him Locoid lipocream and Elidel instead of Protopic. They are milder and work just as good without the bad repretation that Protopic has. I also use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion on my daughter 3 times a day. U might be able to get Medicade for him.U can get a application from the Library ,WIC office or food stamp office too. U can also go online to print out a application. I use Aveeno oatmeal bath powder in her baths and never use any scented stuff on him. I also use Arm & hammer washing powder with a cup of white distilled vinegar when I wash our clothes.
She only uses unscented Dove soap to wash with.

Hi S.,

Have you thought of trying Arbonne's baby care line? I know several people who use it and it helps tremendously. I have some pics that I could send to show you. Arbonne is botanically based and uses no harsh chemicals. It has lotion and oil with butt paste and more. Please let me know if you are interested. You can also go on Arbonne.com and read testimonials. I would be willing to get it for you for my cost. I am wholesale buyer and will share with you.

Good Luck!!

my son is 6 1/2 still has eczema, but to prevent flare ups we use Aveeno bath wash and Aveeno Baby Lotion after each wash and I use Dreft laundry detergent or Tide for sensitive Skin.

I just started using Burt's Bees Baby Bees Skin Creme on my son's eczema yesterday and it is MUCH improved today! I had previously tried Eucerin, which burned when I applied it and bathing only every other day with Basis soap. The Burt's Bees has been the best thing so far.

Hi S., Believe it or not I am RN and I put the pure zinc okide diaper rash cream on my 3 y/o twins when they got it and it disappeared in days. Also if you have sunny window lay him in it with the sun directly on the spot for maybe 20 minutes or so as often as you think about it and i bet it will be gone in no time. Zinx oxide is still used in the treatment of severed burns and sunburn. Let me know how it comes out The zinc oxide stays moist and doesnn't wash off therefore providing a moisture protective barrier which allows it to heal. It is amazing how doctors prescribe the most expensive thing I will pray for you too ps exzema is not necessarily a sign of any other bad thing like allerigies it is a simple skin conditon that needs moisture and zinc oxide is thick and water resistant. If you bathe him everyday you shouldn't. It is bad for baby's skin. It is only reccommended you bathe your baby twice a week. Remember you clean his bottom everytime he is wet the body doesn't get that dirty.

When my son was diagnosed with eczema (on his face) the doctor gave me some samples of Elta cream. It worked so well that we ordered it over the internet. There are a few pharmacies that carry it, but it is fairly hard to find. It comes in a red tube or jar and it works so well. You apply it when the skin is still wet and it kind of melts in. I hope you find some relief for him!

I have a friend whos son has eczema and she uses vaseline on his face. It works good. She also just bathes him every other day cause hes only 7 or 8 months old. Its not like hes out rolling dirt. Also might want to try ALL free and clear with his clothes so that if he gets hot the soaps in his clothes wont irritate his skin.

HOpe this helps K.

My 6yo had eczema as well from almost birth and it covered his entire little body. Our days were consumed with skin routines after every diaper change. When he was 4 we found out he had numerous food allergies and minimizing these foods helped tremendously. What I've learned is what works for one person, won't work for another; and just because you found something that works now doesn't mean it will work next week. His skin is perfect now but it is still very sensitive. Our rule of thumb is keep everything sensitive skin and hypoallergenic.

My cousins son had eczema really bad when he was about that age or maybe even younger and she wuld buy this ointment called a+d ointment. It smells a little bad but it helps, and she had to stop using baby products on him such as johnson&johnson and baby magic because that's not good for it. She had to use an expensive body wash and lotion called cetaphil. She said that you have to keep his skin oily all the time and once you gve him a bath with that cetaphil to use the a+d ointment on him really good. Especially inthe areas where it itches the most asnd use a lot of it if you have to. Once you get it under control you can use mild soaps to bathe him in and you can also use vasoline instead of the funny smelling a+d ointment and you should be alright. Her son is now 6 almost 7 years old and if you had never seen him when he broke out the first time when he was a baby then you would never be able to tell that he has eczema because her little mixture that her doctor told her about has worked perfect ever since.

My son has eczema too. The best treatment for him is zyrtec (which is over the counter) and applying aveeno lotion all the time. I apply the lotion to his skin after every bath while his skin is damp and every morning before I dress him. It is alot of work, but worth it for him! I hope this helps.

I just took my daughter to the dermatologist for this. She has it on the back of her arms and her cheeks. He told me to make sure that I switched to a hypo-allergenic laundry detergent and still wash her stuff in Dreft. He said to switch her bath stuff to Aveeno and lotions also, he also said that I could just put vaseline on the irritated spots and he also gave me some cream, but personally I think the vaseline works better. Good luck. Make sure her baths are just luke warm...hot water can irritate it.

There are several things to keep in mind about eczema from giving warm and not hot baths, to what products you are using from head to toe while in the bath and applying a good regimen of products within the first few minutes of getting out of the bath. I too recommend the Arbonne baby care line. I have a nephew with eczema that this really worked for as well as my own daughter with her sensitive skin when other products did not work. I would be happy to send you a sample for you to try. Just e-mail me back with your information. Right now with the weather as it has been, I have had several clients calling about their childs eczema being real bad again. I can empathize with your situation and can help.

My two kids (now 5 and 3) both had eczema pretty bad as infants. They still have some "patches" of eczema from time to time. I tried several lotions and presciptions. The best thing we found that worked for us is Renew Intensive Skin Therapy lotion by Melaleuca, Inc. It is a little expensive but works well. We always put this lotion on our kids after every bath and sometimes when there is a trouble spot, I'll use it twice a day until the eczema goes away. You can order it at www.melalueca.com or call 1-800-282-3000. God bless you.

My 2 year old son has minor eczema. He had a rash behind his knees for months and I tried all kinds of stuff. Finally I went to the doctor and she perscribed Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream which was $4.00 at Wal-Mart and his rash disappeared in two days.

I know eczema is a growing problem for our society today. A product that I found very safe for children as well as adults is called Regeneration Extreme Repair for Face and Body or Corticure Comfort Lotion. Another product that is very helpful for eczema (when there are no open sores) is microderm-abrasion. All of these products are made by BeautiControl and are 100% guaranteed. If you are not satisified with the results you can exchange products or get your money back. My grandson had the little bumps all over his body and I used the microderm-abrasion on him and he was so happy about the difference in his skin. Also my cousin uses the Exteme Repair for Face and Body on her husband and is extremely happy with the results he has had. If you are interested in trying any of these products call or e-mail me. God Bless

S.,

I found Baby Eczema Cream and Wash by Gentle Naturals at Walgreens. I have a friend whom I told about this also and she came back and told me WoW, it's the bomb! LOL She had tried everything and nothing would work but this did. I hope it helps you too. It is found by the baby shampoos and such. The cream is in a tube with Piglet and Winnie the Pooh on the front. They also have a shampoo for cradle cap!
Wishing you the best!
K.

My 4 yr old son has eczema too. He doesn't develop open soars but his skin used to feel rough and bumpy on parts of his legs and arms. Our nutritionist suggested starting him on a fish oil supplement. We use ProEFA from Nordic Naturals and mix it with a liquid multivitamin. We've been using it for over a year and his skin has gotten much smoother. Results were not immediate it took about 3 months before we really began to notice a difference. Hope that helps.

I agree with the use of Aveeno...specifically, we have great success with the bath oil in our son's bath. It takes very little in the water.

Another suggestion that I haven't seen here and works well is the application of vasoline or similar jelly on the "hot spots" after you bathe him. It holds in the moisture remaining after the bath.

I noticed someone already said this, but I want to second it that many of the products you get at the store and even Arbonne products (they claim they are natural) contains methylparabens, propylparabens, and sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates. Suprisingly, even the baby products contain those harsh chemicals. These chemicals can add to the problem and I would suggest heading to a health food store and get something natural such as Burt's Bees or use just plain olive or almond oil.

Hi, Eczema is a horrible condition. Very miserable!!! I have atopic eczema and I know several people (little kids) with full blown eczema. I suggested to them that they give them oatmeal baths and mix their lotions (preferrably Aveeno) with vaseline to keep their skin moisturized. Also, one of the little girls is on a steroid cream. I don't know of too much that helps with it, but one of the things I've used on myself to relieve the itching is witch hazel. This was not recommended by a doctor but I have found it to be very helpful. I hope you find something that works. I'll keep you and your little one in prayer, I know it's hard with school/ work.

Hey S.
My daughter is now 8yrs old and she has been on protopic since she was also just months old. Last year my doctor informed me of the new studies showing this meds link to cancers and we changed my daughter over to "Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream". It works pretty well, we just apply twice daily to the affected area, until it clears up. You may want to talk to your doctor about this medicine and see if your son can try it instead of the more dangers and expensive protopic.
T.

My daughter has eczema, we bathe her less frequently, two times a week if possible, but usually every other day. This was difficult for me at first, but the doctor assured me it was not necessary to bathe her more often. I use cetaphil, or similar fragrance free, gentle non drying soap. The doctor prescribed a topical cream, desoximetasone cream (0.25%), that I use on the spots that flare up. I use a thick lotion (the store brand equivalant of eucerin) all over after I bathe her. She has problems with really bad flare ups on her feet, and the doctor recommended soaking her feet in tea. I haven't tried that one yet, but if you are uncomfortable with the side effects of the meds, that is one natural remedy worth trying.

Umpteen years ago I had an eczema-like condition. But I doubt what my doctor prescribed would be safe for even a young child, let alone a baby. CONSULT YOUR PEDIATRICIAN! But the doctor prescribed for me a strong Selsun solution that I washed the places with, rinsed then applied to the places and waited, I think 15 minutes, then rinsed off. I don't remember how often to do it, maybe twice a week, maybe twice a day. After my places got much better, the doctor told me I could use "Selsun Blue" shampoo since it was cheaper, but that it was not nearly as strong as what he prescribed.
Be absolutely sure you check with a pediatrician or family doctor because even regular Selsun Blue could be dangerous for a child.

My son and I just recently had an issue with it, runs in our family and when I was an infant before Aveeno was OTC, it had to be prescribed to me. My dermatologist said the cheapest way and safest way is to use dove and always keep moisturized. Don’t use hand soap that is commercial like in hospitals use Dove instead. IT HAS WORKED WONDERS!!

Do not use soap on the babies skin. Cetaphil skin cleanser or vanicream cleansing bar. I prefer the Vanicream it lathers better than the Cetaphil.

After bath use lotion, Vanicream also makes a lotion that is good. On the breakouts use Hydrocortisone cream 1%. If this doesn't work then ask your doctor for Ellidel Cream(expensive but it will work)

My son suffered with eczema from the time he was 3 months old until we put him on the Ellidel Cream. He is 2 1/2 now and his eczema is gone.

Hello - My son has Eczema as well... We have been to the doctor too and was given a prescription for a expensive lotion. The doctor also told us about a calming itch relief lotion over the counter called Eucerin. He also told us to use Dove body soap for sensitive skin. My son still has Eczema, but it has become less noticeable. The Eurcertin states consult the doctor for under two... It was my sons Pediatrician who told us to try the Eucerin before buying the prescription.

You are gonna think this is crazy but my son's allergist told us to use crisco on him after a bath when his skin is really bad. She also said to use Eucerin cream (not the lotion, you want the thick nasty cream) up to three times a day and she recommended spritzing his skin with water before putting the cream on to trap in the moisture.

My little 2 year old and my nephew 19 months were told about using a container of Vaseline and a tube of hydrocortisone cream mixed together then put on baby twice a day. WE saw a huge difference in their skin and it is inexpensive.

Hi S.,
My brother was plagued with the same thing and when we were babies there were no fancy "drugs" to use. Our family doctor told my mom not to bathe my brother in water. She was instructed to use Johnson's Baby Oil. She warmed it slightly in a small bowl, used a baby wash cloth and literally bathed him with the warm oil. She was unable to use soap on him either so she used the washcloth to "cleanse" him by rubbing him down with the oil. Once that was done she gently "dried" him with a soft towel and dressed him.

Consequently, he was one of those babies never plagued with cradle cap, dry skin or any future rashes.

When I had my children, I was blessed with one who had the same problem. I used medicine prescribed by the doctor and used Cetaphil lotion to "bathe" her. She has never outgrown the problem and has a son with the same issues. She is using the baby oil and says it works phenominally.
P.

Try Aveeno products for eczema. My dermatologists recommended it for my daughter and she has not had any problems since. They have a lotion and body wash for babies.

Pure Vitamin E Oil or Vitamin E caplets, break it open and put on the dry spots. Make sure you wet the area. Water is the key to helping dry skin, anything that you put on it will be just holding the water in. Vitamin E will help it to heal and keep it from scaring. My step-daughter had it very bad when she was little, now that she is grown, no signs of it.

My son is lucky enough to have eczema as well and it makes him crazy, but I have found that sweet almond oil works wonders. I add it to his bath water and then rub him down with baby oil or any other body oil(not perfumed)after his bath. He hasn't had a break out in quite a while! Good Luck! Be aware of all those expensive treatments, there are always relatively cheap and natural ways to treat things!

Eczema is a symptom of allergies. Have you noticed food or seasonal allergies? Also try fragrance-free laundry soap and paraben-free baby products. For rashes and skin conditions we use essential oils (diluted in organic vegetable/nut oils) and Super Silver (naturally antibiotic/antimicrobial mineral). Hope you find some relief!

I know that you have got alot of responces. My son have eczema. I have gone through 3 speacalist that have yeat to get anything to help. When I was in school we to a trip to The Cosmetic Specialty Lab in Lawton Oklahoma. I show on of the girl a picture of my son (on one of his worse day.) She gave me 3 products to use on him. They have work better than all of the stuff that has been perscribed for him. Over 12 thing.
The stuff that I have been using
Tea Tree & aloe Soak (in Bath)
Tea tree oil & whole leaf aloe Relief Cream (all over)
Jojoba Essentils (on Face)

When I treat him every day his skin will be clear and soft.
At first he said it hurt when I put it on him but after a couple of day his skin was 90% better and he said it felt better. Here is the web adress where you can order the stuff I use,
www.aloe-vera.com
http://www.aloe-vera.com/index.php

I would also like to let you know that I have od some research I found out that in the UK the trace eczama and athasma down to one gene. My son athasma did show up tll after he turned 5 but my daughters just befoer she turned 1.
So far no eczama on daughter or at least not a bad as sons.

I have been using a liquid vitamin/mineral supplement called VEMMA which stands for vitamins, essential minerals, mangosteen, and aloe vera. It is all natural, safe for children and has amazing antioxidants from the mangosteen. The vitamins and minerals work in combination, they build immunities, help the body heal itself, and clear up many conditions that are treated with bad medicines...you have to order this product online...the website is as follows: www.myvemma.com/mtuttle It costs about $60 for a month's supply-for adult dose...I would think that the child's dose would be 1/2 to 1 oz. as opposed to 2 oz. for adult...there are many testimonials on mangosteen and minerals website...good luck, M.

I too have eczema. It depends on how bad it is. Topical creams usually work to maintain it. Cortizone and such. I have topical creams that have steroids in it. Is what your son has to take oral? If so, talk to your doctor about a topical cream. If not and it is only a topical cream, what kind of side effects are we talking?

It has been found that our exposure to toxins found in our homes can lead to things like allergies and eczema. We converted our home to safer, healthier chemical-free products and all of our eczema went away! It's been awesome! This company I use even has a FABULOUS lotion called Renew that has been clinically tested in a double-blind study to be more effective that dermatologists' recommended lotions. Please, feel free to call or email me directly! I'd love to help you get your baby off that scary medication. I know just how you feel - I hated using things like that on my kids. Thank goodness we don't have to anymore! :) My email and phone number are on the bottom of my website - call anytime! www.healthyhome4family.com

I don't know how bad it is, but my baby got eczema at 4 months and it was ALL over. It was horrible. Eucerin cream for dry skin works fairly well. Don't bathe him too much. If he is miserable and the Protopic is actually working, then that may be the thing to use. Nothing much worked very well for my son. The eucerin worked as well as anything, and cutting out milk in my diet, cuz I was nursing. It could be an allergy. I found that my son was allergic to milk and eggs and peanut butter. Hope this helps!

S., Your gonna think this is off the wall but I swear it works!!!!!!!! My friend the health nut gave me this advice. My daughter was 3 mo. when she was diagnosed with eczema, it was so bad she would bleed!, I thought it was really bad diaper rash that would not go away. After much $$ and Rx's I asked my crazy friend.

Milk is a big problem that Dr's don't tell you about (do some research you want believe what you find), I switched her to soy milk and began bathing them with organic baby wash, within a week she was completely clear, it has not returned, (except when she get in the pool).

My son was a premiee with major digestive issues, I changed him over as well. He has not had any asthma or ear issues since.

It turnd out Milk even formula has casein it which is naturally found in cow milk-glue companies use it to make the world's strongest glue!!! do some research then ask your Dr. to endorse your child using soy and organic!!!!
I swear if you try this it will work!!!!! Oh yea I forgot about the laundry soap> I found using Tide the new one lavender & chamomile, and the coordinating softner to be the only ones not to disrupt her skin... must try!!!!!!!!!!!!

My son had it, too, and I noticed when I started using Phisoderm baby wash in his baths instead of Johnson's it really helped. Also, I used Aveeno cortizone cream as opposed to a Rx and within a week, his spots were usually gone and did not return. His dr. said you can't use cortizone creams on each area for more than 2 weeks but I never had to with the Aveeno cream. Also, I use Aquaphor as a moisturizer for sensitive areas. Good luck!

my son suffered too and it is really frustrating and sad for them!! i'm not sure if you are breastfeeding - i was so i did an elimination diet to see if he was affected by things like dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts, etc. we never used anything synthetic or any drugs! the homeopath we go to said that when you have a skin disorder - it's your bodies way of ridding something - if you cover it up and try to suppress it - it will go back into your body and come out in another form. we became believers when we applied some cortisone the pediatrician gave us and my son got his first fever (and only one for a long time!) we used 100% organic shea butter. we would rub it on his eczema spots. we also didn't use any baby wipes (we used soft cloths with warm water), creams or body soaps. we used a natural baby soap from www.naturesgift.com and their baby bottom balm as well. as my son got older - we have kept him away from certain foods and continue to use things like shea butter (always 100% organic) and egyptian magic (which contains honey so we didn't start using it until he was older just to be safe).

check out http://www.naturesgift.com/aromatherapybaby.htm to see the baby bottom balm and baby wash and baby massage oil. it's not cheap - but it lasts a long time and it is so good!!!

also check out https://www.stolatorganics.com/ - another great source for good, organic products for babies (and mamas). it was started by a mom whose children had extreme allergies.

www.earthmamaangelbaby.com is also great!

hope this helps!
J.

Hi, my name is J.....I would like to suggest Aquaphor. It works and you can purchase it at Wal-mart, Target, Walgreens, etc. I took my son to the pediatrician's office when he was 5 months old and she told me that he had eczema and to use Aquaphor. It really helps and then ofcourse to use something like Aveeno bath and lotion products or even cetaphil. You may want to go over it with your pediatrician first.
I hope I was of any help.

Hi S., I am Joy, And I was wondering with out seeing your baby's head, Is this also cradle cap, Thats what we called it, I will tell you the story of mine when my child was just a baby, He also so had a thick layer of scabby stuff on his head, So some one told me about a mixture of Baking Soda with water, make a paste put it on your babies head, rub leave it for a few minutes, take the baby comb and comb through the scalp until all is broke loose wash it off, may take a few times, And each time put baby oil for comfort, Because his scalp may be a little tender,
But this is for Cradle Cap, and it really works!!!!
Joy...

My son had a little spot on his face the other day, so I emailed a picture of it to my pediatrician. He said it was eczema and to put Vaseline on it and 1% Hydrocortizone Cream on it twice daily. Fortunately, my son's rash was clear the next day, but I had already purchased the items to use if it had not gotten better.

S., My little girl got this when she was about 18mos. It was awful--she was never put on a steriod creme (because of the side effects) did your Dr. prescribe it ? This is what I did . NO warm baths you gotta keep the water pretty cool as the warm makes it itch and burn. I bought Aveno Baby Bath for Ecz. and Disney eczema treatment lotion (walmart baby section). Its great, really nice and thick. You can mix that with a little Hydrocortizone cream for the itch if you need to . Apply the cream as much as you can I did 3 times a day . It took about a month or 2 and now its completely gone. Oh I forgot .....ask your Dr. if you can give your baby a little bit of benedryl for the itch. Hope this helps you . A.

S.,
My daughter had it, I tried a couple of different things. I went to the pharmacist at Wal-Greens and he gave me something behind the counter that seemed to work. I was also told by a physician to use Lamisil which you can get at any drug store. I changed my soaps and detertents and lotions to sensitive skin and fragrance free. I know of some friends who have used Arbonne. They have a baby line and people have used it for their kiddos with eczema. I think to buy the whole baby line which I believe consists of 5 products it is $66. I don't have the tube of cream I was given by the pharmacist, handy, but let me know if you want the name and I can get that for you. Good luck, I know it is hard when your child is upset!!!

My son also developed eczema at about 7 months - which coincidentally is about the same time I stopped breastfeeding him!!! We struggled with it for a little while, and he was also intolerant of milk (caused projectile vomiting!), and then I learned that eczema is linked to milk allergy!!!!!!!! Seriously, we switched him to soy milk and the eczema WENT AWAY!!! He no longer has a problem with it AT ALL, but he is also soy intolerant so we had to go back to milk but use the lactose-free kind and he does better. We just don't give him very much milk at a time. His pediatrician said at one year of age they only need about a cup of milk a day to get enough calcium if they're also getting some from other sources like yogurt or vegetables or cheese. Anyway, give soy a try and see if the eczema improves! Can't hurt.

Another thing is to use Cetaphil (per the dermatologist). Use the body wash and the lotion. It contains zero soap and is great for the sensitive skin of babies anyway, especially if they have eczema which can be irritated by harsh soaps.

My 6 year old daughter has eczema. We have found that the best lotion for her is body butter. You can purchase it at thebodyshop.com. It is a little spendy, but you don't need to use much and it lasts a long time. We always use it within 3 minutes of exiting the bath. Also, I have found that washing her clothes separately in a milder detergent (like Dreft or All Baby) really helps.

Eucerin ointment works wonders if you keep it on there! Also, the Aveeno Eczema Body wash and lotion is great. It is located in the allergy ointment section of stores...not where all the childrens body wash is.

You might check into allergies..eczema is usually linked.

We have had a lot of success with Arbonne International's ABC Baby Care for children with eczema. You can contact me through my website at cherylfogea.myarbonne.com.

When I was first diagnosed with eczema, my family doctor said it was due to stress. Of course, I did not believe him and went to a dermatologist who said I had an allergic reaction, which I believed, then he said I was having an allergic reaction to stress. I could accept that. So, look into all of the advise you already have from others about reducing exposure to things your baby might be allergic to in his diet, and especially look at the fragrances and soaps (laundry detergent too - we cannot use even some of the whatever-free, non-allergic ones - keep trying until you find one he will not react to). The advise about staying away from water and keeping the skin moist is good, too. A little sunshine and vit D won't hurt, either. Flair-ups are usually worse in the winter when the air is cold and dry. But, from the description of your life, being a full-time student with a part-time job and a 7 mo-old baby, it sounds likes you might, understandably, be a little stressed. Babies absorb the atmosphere of their homes and they can feel whatever stresses there are with their parents. So my main advise for you is to figure out how to be calm and soothing, spending quality time with your child, as much as possible. This is the time when children need to cling to their mothers. You might also look into the environment and atmosphere of wherever your child spends time away from you. Does he have too many different caregivers, confusing schedule, etc? If reducing your child's stress means reducing your stress and calming your schedules, for the sake of your child, please figure out a way. I know this is not easy advise to take, hope it helps.

s

My four year old son has had it since he turned 1. Here are a few things my doctor told us that helped:
1. Avoid bathing too often or playing in the bath too long.
2. Luke warm not hot water.
3. Use heavy cream lotion immediatly after bath. He suggested a cream by Eucerin but said Walmart had a much less expensive version of it. (which is 1/3 the price)
4. Pat his skin dry, do not rub his skin.
5. Apply the cream 3 times a day.
6. Do not use regular soap, try a glycerin soap. (the soap that is kindof clear or see through)
All of these things have helped but he still gets patches they just aren't near as bad. He does have it pretty severe at times and has to get a prescription from time to time that only his dermatologist can give because the elidel wasn't working. I have to admit that I am bad about the bath part because he is 4 and has a 6 year old brother and loves to play in the bath. It is hard to say "no you can't play but bubby can" so I usually let him stay in too long.

S., I can feel for you as I don't think there is anything worse than having a sick baby. I am 60 years old and have had eczema for several years since I first had Chemo. I use raw honey and cinnamon in equal amounts. I love it because it releaves the itch and doesn't hurt even if I accidentally get it in my eyes. It also doesn't make my cat sick when she licks it off, I have not tried eating it but one reads that a baby under 1 year shouldn't be given honey. Like everything else I would check with your doctor first. Good luck and know this too will pass. Peace and love, V.

My youngest daughter has had eczema since birth. Her doctor told me to rub her down at night with plain lard (white plain cooking grease) and put her on white cotton socks and t-shirt for bed. It improves her skin overnight. She also uses eveno lotion all the times, and I was told to use cetephil is another good one.

My 23 month son had problems with that too but it was in one spot on the top of his foot. Peds doc told me to use a 1% Hydrocortisone (bought the Walgreens brand) and then put Aquaphor Healing Ointment from Eucerin which is a skin protectant to ensure the hydrocortisone stays one. They also a prescription for a stronger steriod cream which is hydrocortisone valerate at 60g 0.2%. So I rotate between those creams because you don't want to give the strong steriod cream everyday. Dr. said it sometimes never really goes away but you can decrease the outbreak with these creams and hopefully it's something they grow out. Good luck!

S., try Aquaphor by Eucerin. My daughter has had great success with it on her daughter who had bad eczema since birth. You can buy in over the counter anywhere that has hand creams, Walmart, ex. cvs, walgreens etc.

I am an ARbonne consultant--we have an excellent line of baby care products---which is awesome for eczema--please contact me for more info. M. T. ____@____.com

I have recently learned that there is an alarming increase in Vitamin D deficiencies. Also called the "Sunshine Vitamin" because our bodies can make it with sun exposure, Vitamin D deficiency is associated with eczema. Since the skin cancer hysteria having everybody avoiding direct sunlight and using sun blockers religiously, our bodies do not have an opportunity to make Vitamin D as we used to. Consider exposing your child's face and arms/legs to direct sunlight about 10 minutes daily for a few weeks. Of course, do not do this if the child is taking medicines labeled "Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight." Also, if he is quite fair, be careful not to let him burn. Otherwise, this should be a safe experiment to see if his eczema improves. Good luck! Also, cow's milk sensitivity has been implicated in causing eczema in children. If he drinks real milk, consider reducing his intake and trying another form for a while - goat's milk or soy.

Hi, My name is Veatrice and I am a mother of 3 beautiful children, 2 boys and 1 daughter. I really feel your pain, my oldest son had eczema so bad that his skin would peel and he would bleed. Going to the doctor really didn't help very much. So, my husband and I went to the pharmacy to try some over the counter products. We found cortaid in the gel and the cream. It worked great!! By age three the eczema was all gone. My son is now fifteen and there is no sign of it reaccuring. I hope and pray it works for you.

I don't know if this will help or not, but my son did very well on Zyrtec syrup - which is now over the counter, so you don't have to have a prescription. We used cetaphil lotion and completely stopped using soap in his baths- just a good soak in luke warm water - if the water is hot- it irritates. You are probably already doing all that though. The Zyrtec seemed to calm his system down so the eczema just cleared up. I also found Nizoral shampoo very helpful with baby acne and it seemed to calm her eczema too- both of my kids have had issues with very sensitive skin to differing degrees.

Hello S. G, I don't know if you have ever heard of a company called Arbonne. They have incredible products that help with eczema. Not only that the business opportunity is there too to be able to be that stay at home mom within a short amount of time!

My Kids had it really bad when they were little. My pediatrician suggested bathing them in Selsum blue and it seemed to work. Sometimes, if it got bad we would use Hydrocortisone. But it really depends on how badly your little one has it.