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Can Prolonged Use of Hydrocortisone Cream Affect Growth of Child?

Hello moms. My 18 month old boy has chronic eczema since he was 6 months old and have been using a hydrocortisone cream prescribed by our pediatrician. We have been applying this cream, a 2.5% formulation cream since he was an infant with varying degrees of eczema relief. He has needed it on a daily basis and we have been applying it twice a day to his ankles, wrists and behind the knee--the areas that are affected. We also use Aquaphor and pretoleum jelly emollients to relieve his dry skin. We have not asked our pediatrician though...

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HELP! Large Whelps!

Okay ladies, yesterday I woke up with a huge bite looking hive on my butt (sorry) which just got larger and larger. Then today I woke up and have these huge hive looking things which are red and swollen all over me! They itch some, but mainly just burn. The only thing I have changed is that I started taking some Ocuvite vitamins, a Bilberry vitamin, and some Ginkoba for an eyesight problem I am having. I called the health food store and they said it wouldn't be any of that because the hives are just now appearing and I have been taking...

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Soap/Shampoo Recommendations for Infant W/ Eczema

My 4 month old daughter is dealing with eczema. It seems to be brought on by the colder weather and changes in humidity. (We've been using a humidifier in her room to help.) I have used dreft detergent since she was born without any problems, however, I am thinking of switching to ALL free and clear to see if that helps. I lather her up with Aquaphor multiple times a day and that does seem to give her the most relief. I also use an Aveeno lotion once in a while. I use cortizone on the big flare ups as needed, but it's worse around her...