My little boy as bad eczema on the back of his legs. I put the cream on once a day and it's much better but if I miss a day it comes back.
2006-08-09 10:57:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I have asked the doctor, he seemed uninterested and said it was fine to carry on. Just needed some reassurance that Im doing the right thing because my baby's very important to me and I'm responsible for him and everything that happens to him.
2006-08-09 11:20:16 · update #1
Don't take advice on here for this - please phone your doctor or nurse.
2006-08-09 11:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, until just a few years ago hydrocortizone cream was a prescription only medication. You should be very careful with using it. You should only use it VERY sparingly and never but it on your boy's face. Keep using the cream until you can get advice from a pharmacist or a doctor. Usually a pharmacist can deal with this (I work in a pharmacy) but if you find it is coming back over a long period of time, it's best to consult your doctor. Also, I don't mean to worry you, but you should consider the possibility that it may not be eczema if it isn't disappearing after a while. It could possibly be dermatitis, where the child is allergic to something. Often it's caused by washing powder and easily solved. Look out for other symptoms and if there are any don't hesitate to see a doctor. You might think you're wasting a doctor's time with an eczema case but it is best to get it checked out, especially with a young child.
2006-08-09 18:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by quierounvaquero 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hydrocortisone or steroid cream can damage the skin if used for extended periods of time.
You probably should not be using it at all on a young child who's skin is still developing.
It should not be used for more than 4 to 5 days without a doctors advice.
Goto see a doctor who may be able to suggest a better solution.
2006-08-09 18:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by stuwaudby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only recommend hydrocortisone creams if they have been prescribed by your GP. In any case they should only be used for short bursts of a week at a time and then return to using an emollient/moisturising ointment. If your little boy's eczema isn't clearing I would push your GP and Health Visitor for a referral to a dermatologist or paediatric allergist just to see if it is diet related. A dermatologist or allergist can offer skin testing for food and environmental allergies which you can then avoid. Just curious to know if it has become worse since you introduced solids to your child?
2006-08-12 18:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep putting the cream on but if there is no change within another week go back to your own doctor. There is side effects reported and the lowest effective dose for the shortest minimum period is needed. Suggest also talk to D nurse as they tend to know much more about baby care than many doctors if you are worried.
2006-08-10 05:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by RONALD C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i also use hydrocortizone cream on my legs and arms i only apply it slighty as it thins the skin out,i was on the cream yrs ago my Dr keeped prescribing me it until i noticed my skin was thinning alot also i had a big dip on my leg so be careful using it and ask your Gp for advice.
2006-08-10 12:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of my 5 girls have some degree of eczema. follow doctor's advice on the cream, and some from me! always buy the same washpowder, conditioner, soap, bubble bath, talc etc. you might be able to change when he's older but that's the best thing to do for now. any change can irritate him more. unperfumed is best but sometimes hard to get hold of so bulk buy if you can. moisturise to keep his skin from drying out - a simple one will do as long as it's always the same one. keep his nails short so he can't scratch and infect the sore areas. hope this helps. xx
2006-08-09 18:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by purpletrace999 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my youngest son had infantile eczema. The doc didn't want me using hydrocortizone cream for very long as it thins the skin. I finally used aloe vera gel (rubbing in after bath) and vitamin e oil (in the bath water) and it went away. Good Luck.
2006-08-09 18:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by stormynight 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep using the cream as he needs it. It won't do him any harm as i have first hand experience with this. You can only put the cream on infected areas not on normal skin.
2006-08-09 18:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by aldo67uk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I had a son or a daughter, I would treasure that child enough to get advice from a doctor, nurse or pharmacist. All it takes is a phone call.
2006-08-09 18:12:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
on the days when the babies skin is clear you should replace the cortizone cream with an emulsifying cream to keep babys skin from drying out & use a sensitive skin soap powder on his clothes definately not fairy non bio
2006-08-09 18:05:45 · answer #11 · answered by wordykat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋