Baby Excema?

Question

my grand-daughter is 10months old and has developed bad excema, all over her body, she tries to itch all the time. Doctor has given her oilatum and a steroid cream. What is the best treatment for her?

Answer 1

My son has bad excema and what I do is treat his skin with steroids when it is open from scratching then when he is healed I keep him very well moisturized. I have tried tons of lotions including lachydrin, baby lotions nivea you name it. The best one I have found that works the best for him is Eucerin. It is hard to rub in but it works very well.. Good Luck.

Answer 2

Eczema in babies can be a big headache sometimes as they can really keep you awake at times. The important thing is for the skin to be moist at all times which may mean applying creams 3 times a day or even more often if you think so. You have made a good start. If it is not working, you could add on liquid paraffin/white soft paraffin (known commonly as 50:50). Oilatum baths/emollients in place of foam baths is also very good. There are more powerful treatments but you must be wary of overusing steroids as they have side effects

Answer 3

1.All eczema is commonly due to allergies and dry skin combined.
2. All alergies has resistance levels. This means if you give a product today and it was OK then that does not mean that person is not allergetic to it. Tomorow the same product can trigger allergies.
3. Protiens are the source of major allergies. Try to introduce protien rich food later. Also avoid milk, potatoes, wheat, eggs (esp. whites), sea-food, food colors, artificial food favorings and nuts.
4. The smell of allergy causing food also creates allergies.
5. Keep a log of daily activities including food / drinks, motion and irritations. If you keep the log it will be easier to find the problem foods.
6. Give one food for one week without switching. Start with rice and carrots or rice and broccoli (choose one). Give the same food for a week. If severe allergies are noted then remove it from diet and introduce a new one. Any one food introduced should be given continously for 1 week.
7. Many creams also create allergies so be careful in using creams other than plain unscented Vaseline. Also do not use the baby oil - many kids are allergic to mineral oil.
8. The allergies becomes severe if you reintroduce the same allergic food again and again but may go away if you remove it from diet for long periods like more than a month.
9. Angry and sad moods make the situation worse.
10. An unconventional treatment, NAET (http://www.naet.org) worked well since it depends a lot on the practitioner.
11. It is late to tell you but it is best to introduce the solids a little late to kids with eczema.
12. If your child has severe itch, ask him/her to scratch using the back of the nails by scratching backwards (in the opposite direction of normal scratch). You can also scratch him like that. Less damage occurs by scratching reverse

Answer 4

first off you need to find a really good dermatologist, preferably with a dermatology specialist nurse or nurse practitioner working with them.
then get them to teach you "wet wraps"
you could try looking up 'tubifast' & 'wet wraps' on the internet for quick instructions.
i have nursed hundreds of babies, children & adults with excema & have always found this best as it uses the minimum amount of steroid cream & maximises moistursers.
also as a baby she should be using only a weak steroid and no more than 2 x day. some people get a 'bounce back' when they suddenly stop their steroid creams so wean off over a week or so when the current bout of excema subsides.
unfortunately there is no cure, but with good medical care it should be managable. the vast majority of children do grow out of their eczema by the time they are 6.

Answer 5

Does she have a runny nose all the time as well? What the doctor will neglect to tell you because there is no money in this treatment...is the Eczema is caused by a food allergy only. The child is allergic to milk protein. Take her to have a skin allergy test done at a asthma and allergy specialist. You'll be glad you did. My infant suffered for months until I switched doctors and got the test done. Oh, and the steroid cream has many risks when used on young children. It causes the skin to thin out and bleed if used too long. Please see the allergy doctor.

Answer 6

My son had this as a baby, there are ways you can help. Fist no soap it irritates and cause flare ups, if you must use soap try simple, it does not have anything in so really is gently on the baby. Second washing powder you may have to change brands there are those that are on the market for skin complaints. Also baby oil, as the area is sore and dry and painful a bath with what the doctor gave and added baby oil. Then then Johnson's baby dry oil. Its great rub onto wet skin and it locks in the moister. If you do this the skin will calm down, my son could not bend his legs due to it, but after a few weeks he was walking again and so much happier, and now all he has is oil and his skin so much better. Hope this helps it did for my son and my niece.Take care.

Answer 7

Sometimes a second opinion on excema is worth trying it may be due to an allergic reaction to milk so sometimes a change in diet can alleviate the symptoms. Oilatum can sometimes have a greater long term negative effect on your childs skin as it is paraffin derivative (from oil)as for steroids these have numerous side effects.Is your child asthmatic as well?Try to have your grandchild seen by a paediatric skin specialist that would be my advice.

Answer 8

my child has excema and we use oilatum in the bath and epaderm cream 5 times a day, this keeps it at bay, also a good tip is go on holiday to a dry climate. we went to egypt last year and the excema went away in 2 days!!!!!

Answer 9

i agree with the above people, make sure there is not an allergy present. try to avoid the steriods unless it is your last option. do some research, there are eczema medications that have been linked to cancer (i think leukemia). go to the website below to search scientific papers.

my daughter has it as well, and i know it's frustrating. try using gentle natural's eczema cream. it is awesome. if she has it on her bottom, use flander's (get it from the pharmacist, but it's over-the-counter) first, then cover with a layer of the gentle naturals to form a barrier.

my daughter gets flare-ups mostly in her diaper. if this is your gd's situation, try cloth diapers for a while (i know that's not what you want to hear). good luck! ;)

Answer 10

When I was growing up my mother had excema and it was bad. She went to the doctor and he said get the fat from chicken you buy and rub the fat on her twice a day. In about two months your see a difference, do not ask why but it will work