Treatment for eczema in infants. Granddaughter has it on her face and is miserable.?

Question

Severe itching; red, fine, bumpy patches. Looked at websites but would like to know what others have tried.

Answer 1

1. Less is often more- resist the temptation to try endless numbers of creams, ointments and lotions which often only make it worse.

2. was hit only with clear water and a cotton ball to dry- so this only once a day.

3. Use a mild hydrocortisone cream (not ointment) once daily sparingly on the face (avoid the eyes).

4. Take a careful look around at what her face contacts: bedclothes, your shoulder, mom's breast, adult's clothing, spit up nappies, her own clothes- make sure nothing is wool. Make sure there is no lanolin appplied to her or to the mom's breast.

5. Avoid all fabric softeners, dryer additives, and other chemicals and perfumes in the laundry.

6. Changing formulas or mother's diet almost never makes a significant difference- try everything else before you go that route.

7. Just be sure its eczema- intense itching is seldom seen in eczema- make sure she has not had an inadvertent exposure to poison oak or ivy oils or some other contact dermatitis.

Answer 2

From what you describe it may be eczema, although without seeing it, no-one can really say. I shouldn't think it's an allergic reaction, although, you could change the type of formula and see if it improves. That would rule it out. If you have eczema/asthma/hayfever in your family, your baby may have it too, and it would be because of his genetics, and not allergy. I breastfed one daughter until she was 11 months old, and the other until she was 4 months old. They have horrendous eczema, which got particularly bad at around 11 months, and again at 2. Now that the eldest is 5, it is much better. I also had a very big baby, 9lb 13oz when born. And unless anyone has such a big baby they have no idea how utterly exhausting it is feeding 2 hourly etc, to keep them satisfied. I fed my son 2 hourly from the second he was born. Formula won't satisfy him more than breast milk in my experience, but if you need the break, then do it :)

Answer 3

My little boy had eczema on his cheeks. I was not sure what method to use but I didn't want to make my boy go through any surgery treatments at this young age. Some suggested a plastic surgeon since it was in a very visible location but our family doctor recommend this natural guide.

Best Eczema Treatment?

Answer 4

Hold old is your granddaughter? If she's under six months old, it may not be eczema. It could be baby acne. (Some babies have it till they're almost a year old.) If it's baby acne, keep it clean and dry and ignore it. It'll clear up on it's own. If you're sure it's eczema, use a very mild soap on her - like unscented Dove, and a cream like Eucerin on her. Best bet - see her pediatrician first to make sure which it is.

Answer 5

I have dealt with eczema and psoriasis in my daughter for 14 years. Get your granddaughter in a swimming pool. Be careful of the sun, but a day at the pool will help better than all the cream and ointment in the world. Not a cure but it will give long lasting relief. Good luck and I really feel for the baby.

Answer 6

Medication, medication, medication. Money money money.

The cure for eczema in nature made. 'Ice'. That's it. Keep babies face cool and dry and it will go away. Just rub her face with an ice cube every 10 to 15 minutes until the skin gets cool. And don't stop until it goes away. Then after that keep babies face cool and dry until the baby grows out of it.

Notice when you put the ice on the skin your baby will not cry. It feels good. The itching goes away immediately.

Good luck

Answer 7

My son suffers from a mild case of eczema. If you have a Wholefoods store in your area, try grapeseed oil. It is natural. Also, do not use scented soaps to bathe her with, use Dove to bathe her, and just a wet cloth with warm water to wipe her face. My son's pediatrician recommended that. Hope this help.

Answer 8

A lotion called Renew is incredible. Eczema is usually better in days.

Answer 9

i have eczema. you need to see a pediatrician. the skin on the face is very sensitive and requires special medication. i would never use the topical that I use on a baby, because it is very harsh.

Answer 10

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