its painful and cracking....i use neosporin and keep it as clean as possible.....any suggestion.....thanks in advance
2006-09-09 16:34:56 · 16 answers · asked by forbidnfruit_420 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hello, Try a little aquaphor every time he washes his hands, and when he gets out of the tub. Lightly dry his hands and apply aquaphor. It works. It's made by Eucerin. If you need to use a little neosporin along with it, more aquaphor though. Hey you could also try an oatmeal soak. Aveeno makes it. Aveeno skin body wash,fragrance free, we use the one that says: moisturizes to relieve dry, itchy skin, gentle cleansing."Do not use Vaseline". Hey let me know in a couple of days how he is doing. Good luck
2006-09-09 16:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by hippie chic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the cracking/dryness on the palm side or the top or both I wonder? Are his feet doing the same thing? There is a virus kids can get that causes this.
I would take him to the doctor. Just to make sure it is not a sign of something serious. If you truly believe it is general dryness, try a thick coating of eucerin or vaseline or olive oil and then put socks over his hands for the night. The socks are important to hold the moisture in. This has to be done every night without fail. Find a product that is rich in moisturizing and does not feel stingy on his cracked fingers. Moisturize during the day too.
2006-09-09 16:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by yowhatsup2day 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
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2016-05-14 09:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use Aquaphor. This is what the pediatrician would give you if you took him in. My little girl had dry cracked skin around her lips... (you can't eat lime in the sun at the beach it will crack your skin and give you a rash...this is what I learned from the pediatrician) and they had us put Aquaphor on it and within the first 1-2 days she was all better. You could still see the rash but her skin was no longer dry at all it put the moisture back and within a week her entire rash was gone. It works really well for this type of thing.
2016-03-27 04:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by Susan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandpa has bad excema, even on his scalp. And I know this sounds weird but it works for him. He uses horse and Mane shampoo, which is literally a shampoo for horses. He uses it on his body too and ever since hes been using it, his skin has been amazing.
A lot of time ppl with Eczema are super sensitive to lotions with fragrance in them, so be cautious. Also, hes probably likely to break out around metal ( like watches, and belts).
Hope that helps a bit, but I would check with a dr, because I think excessive washing would just make it more dry?
2006-09-09 16:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend using Dr Wheatgrass Recovery Cream or Spray. It's cream/spray derived from organically grown wheatgrass. These products work wonders and is very effective. Dr. Reynolds invented the product and has been successfully treating this patients since 1995 with these products. As far as allergic reactions go, this product is made from wheatgrass, the same thing that bread is made of. It's also gluten free. I believe it's approved for people of all ages (from infants to adults) because it's a natural product. You can check out his website for more information and testimonials.
2006-09-10 16:03:13 · answer #6 · answered by psx5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use hand lotion on a regular basis -- if it doesn't go away, if it has been there for a while, if it is uncomfortable for your son, I would definitely see a doctor. There are good medicines that can clear skin ailments right up.
2006-09-09 16:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try a good broad spectrum essential fatty acid supplement like swansonvitamins.com 's EFA Complete.
He may have an EFA deficiency which can cause a lot of skin and other problems.
2006-09-09 16:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was allergic to a lot of things. I had to wash his cloths in dreft till he was 13 or so. I took him to an allergist. He got weekly shots and is fine now. Start with going to your PCP first in case you need a referral.
2006-09-09 16:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by hello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dermatologist without delay.
I suffered from this as a child and it can become very painful.
2006-09-09 16:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋