My 6 month old baby has Eczema, he scratches real bad. What can I do to stop or decrease the itches?

Question

He has an appointment with the dermotologist two weeks from now cause that is the soonest they can get to him. He also use Elidel until he can meet with the doctor. Any other Suggestions?

Answer 1

Keep the skin hydrated with any of the lotions mentioned, just make sure they're baby friendly. (sensitive skin) I would also give him oatmeal baths until you can see the dr. It will definitely give some relief from the itchies. Aveeno is the only brand I can think of offhand, but just go to the drug store/pharmacy, there's enough there so you'll find one in your price range, and for what you need. Good luck! Feeling helpless with matters that concern your children is the worst! Hang in there. Thanks for being a caring Mom.( I have a niece who isn't so caring about her 2 little ones and it's heartbreaking for the children) You won't be sorry!

Answer 2

My son developed atopic eczema which is something some children get instead of bronchitis. We used the creams/lotions the dermatologist suggested with no results. Finally, someone suggested T-gel shampoo. He used the shampoo on different parts of his body where the eczema broke out. It went away in a couple of days. Just put some on the spots, wait about 5 minutes then rinse off. Keep applying several times a day until the eczema disappears. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Arbonne ABC products should greatly help you out here. A friend of mine's nephew was going through this same thing...even after trying special creams from the dermatologist. Nothing was helping, then she tried the Arbonne Baby Care system, and the results were amazing. I have the pictures!!! Even the doctor was amazed and has started recommending these products to other patients now. We feel that one of the reasons that the Arbonne Baby Care products worked so effectively is because they are super gentle, botanically based, and contain no mineral oils, petroleum products, animal or animal by-products, no chemical fragrances or dyes. They are rigorously tested and determined to be pure, safe and beneficial skin care products. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions or I can be of any assistance to you.
This is some information for you:
Eczema … also known as atopic dermatitis … is a rough, red, patchy rash that is usually associated with extremely
dry skin. Often it forms large infected patches on the fronts of elbows and the backs of the knees. These patches
are extremely itchy, which If scratched could make the infected area worse.
Many experience hand Eczema … scaly, split, bleeding dry hands. It’s not contagious but does seem to run in
families. In certain cases Eczema can be the result of an allergic reaction occurring on the skin. The cause of
Eczema is not known, but aggravating factors include hands that are in frequent contact with soap and water,
harsh household products and vegetable juices, such as potato and onion juices.
which products are suggested
If a physician does not specify a particular regimen of products, Arbonne has product recommendations that
might help alleviate some of the discomfort of Eczema.
•ABC Hair & Body Wash or Arbonne Intelligence Cleansing Gel: For the hands and body, in the bath or shower
•ABC Body Oil or Arbonne Intelligence Skin Conditioning Oil: Once skin has been towel dried but left a little damp
•ABC Body Lotion or Arbonne Intelligence Hand Cream or Arbonne Intelligence Body Lotion: Following the
Arbonne Intelligence Skin Conditioning Oil on extremely irritated areas, use a combination of Arbonne
Intelligence Skin Conditioning Oil and Arbonne Intelligence Rejuvenating Cream. Applications should be repeated
as often as needed throughout the day to moisturize and condition skin while alleviating the discomfort and
aggravating itch.
Note: Those with Eczema should check with an allergist to see if they are allergic to a particular household
product or food and wear gloves to keep skin dry while doing dishes or giving the kids a bath. Products containing
synthetic fragrance have been shown to worsen symptoms.
important recommendation
To treat the symptoms of Eczema, Arbonne recommends that anybody with this condition seek the advice of a
physician. The products recommended are suggestions only.

Answer 4

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 5

The book I am reading about yeast says that yeast (Candida) can cause eczema. Try putting straight - plain - no fruit yogurt (acidophilous bacteria is yeast's natural enemy) on a patch, like a lotion, and monitor it. It won't hurt, and if it helps you have a better idea what is causing the problem.

For more info on yeast, check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org.

Answer 6

My son had the same problem on his face when he was first born. His pediatrician suggested using Eucerin. It is a lotion. It is pretty expensive but it works sooooo good that it completely wiped out the problem and he suffers from it no more. It comes in a bottle and a jar. If you get the jar make sure it is the one with the blue or turquiose top that one is the deep moisturizer. That lotion worked wonders. It is heavy and his skin will soak it up.
GOD BLESS.

Answer 7

Eczema patients can avoid scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton, or silk, which are gentler on the skin. Opting to buy organic fibers can also be a wise, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative. Learn here https://tr.im/guEdr

Answer 8

Pl. continue using the medicine.
could you find out what is triggering this eczema?
please try to eliminate some thing from diet or surroundings and find out what is causing the eczema trigger.
Pl. read more here-
Triggers That Flare Up Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis can be triggered mainly by some foods, itchy clothing, heat, sweating, dust mites, stress, soaps, other skin care materials and many other factors. You have to find out your triggers in consultation with your doctor. Your doctor may perform an allergy test, or try and find out the trigger by elimination or other method. If you take precaution to keep away from the common triggers, you may be able to prevent atopic dermatitis to a great extent. Consult your doctor and draw a list of common triggers that may flare up atopic dermatitis in you. Avoid them and you may be free from atopic dermatitis for a longer period. In general, avoid stress, extreme heat, sweating, irritating clothes, body care products like soaps, etc. which may be harsh, common environmental allergens such as pollens, molds, dust mites, etc., avoid food that causes allergy in you (you will have to find that out). Remember to moisturize your skin regularly.

While choosing an occupation, a person, who has the tendency to suffer from atopic dermatitis, should avoid any profession that may bring him/her in contact with the triggers.
more- http://doctorgoodskin.com/ds/atopicdermatitis/

Answer 9

My daughter had it as well she is now 3 and it has gone away almost completly. The doctors game me some kind of itch cream (dematop, i believe) and a water based gel for hydration aquaphor. It seemed to help.

Answer 10

This sounds like you had better accept medical advice, not just accept an answer of anyone or home remedies.
I believe if I had the same problem, I would consult a good pharmascist before I would accept answers from laymen.