He's had it for 2 weeks and its getting worse! I put on xidol cream on him every night and I'm going to take him to the doctors tomorrow.. I feel so sorry for him as he's scratching all over his body! behind his knees are raw! please help.
2006-09-20 11:35:25 · 18 answers · asked by scorpion queen 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Eczema can diagnosed at a sick or well visit. Eczema is very common in children especially children with RAD or allergies. I would pay a visit to the doctor to make sure he does have eczema. Rashes are very tricky and there are so many that a doctor should be consulted. If he does has eczema they will probably try a topical steroid such as elidel, cutivate, topicort, protopic, or some other steroid cream (list are the most common). If you child has seasonal allergies (this season is supposed to be terrible) he might have a few flair ups. Once you get the medications I would also buy a really good lotion to moisturize his skin. If you contact me by email I will give you the name of some good product lines that we use in our pediatric office. My son has asthma and terrible eczema, if you email me I can tell you about some really great products.
There are certain items in a lotion that you want to avoid.
Lanolin---excretion from sheep and is a common lubricate in lotions.This producte is indicated as a cause of skin reactions in people with sensitive skin, and the FDA states that it is one of the most highly allergic ingredient in skin care products.
Mineral Oil--- Product of BLACK CRUDE OIL. Mineral oil molecule's are to large to penetrate the skin, so it skins on you skin and clogs your pores, traps bacteria, etc. This is a very common filler because it is so cheap. Most baby products use this. You would have to find a all natural product to avoid this.
Dyes and Fragrances- Definitely stay away from products that have tons of dyes and fragrances. Products with such thing in them will irritate his skin. I was also stay away form tide because it flares up eczema. Try to use products without these components. All free is a good washing detergent.
For more information on eczema you can go to www.mdpedi.com
2006-09-20 12:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First take him to the doctors & see what they say. My son has Eczema all over his body since he was 1 week old. There is no cure for it so far. U have to try different creams & make sure U put lots of Moisturiser on him like 50%50% . There is a book out on Eczema with lots of questions & answers called At your Fingertips by Dr Tim Mitchell and Alison Hepplewhite. Good Luck!
2006-09-21 02:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Mona S 2 · 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.
Best Eczema Treatment?
2016-05-14 10:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a great deal that can be done except for putting the correct cream on it. My children and my self all have eczema and the doctors say it has something to do with asthma, most asthmatics have eczma
2006-09-20 11:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know for definite that your son has eczema,if he has'nt been diagnosed by a doc? The cream you're putting on him could make things worse. Hope the doc can prescribe some better cream for your son
2006-09-20 11:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eczema can be diagnosed, however, there is no cure. Treatment involves management of symptoms.
It may be entirely possible that your son does not have eczema. Have you been using a new detergent, fabric softener, or has he been eating any new foods? Sounds like an allergic reaction.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-20 11:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by kelchristim1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had eczema since i was little in and behind my ears it can be diagnosed and treated... you learn to live with it, at times it barely itches at all and others where i cant stop scratching. The doctor should give him something to stop the itching!
I have found pure aloe vera to work wonders!
2006-09-20 11:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Dr. reccommended Vani cream as a moisterizer and ELIDEL cream,The Vani cream used to be by perscription only.but you can get it over the counter if you dont see it ask your pharmacist for it;They sometimes keep it behind the counter.It can be diagnosed My son is 12 and has had it since 3months of age.It cant be cured it can just be treated It is where the skin is overactive.Good Luck
2006-09-20 13:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was thinking the same thing - how do u know what it is if it aint been diagnosed ? in any case yeah E45 is excellent for skin irritaion and available on prescription. highly reccomend it iv been using it for years for dry skin which goes red and itchy without use so go get some off the doc and watch the kid feel better almost immediately. good luck
2006-09-21 09:52:22 · answer #9 · answered by gerryhattrick2020 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excema is usually diagnosed by a physical exam and inspection of the rash. There are lots of great prescription lotions that will help tremendously. Excema will never go away, but it can be completely managed. It's also possible that it could be something else - there are lots of skin issues that can mimic excema.
Hope this helps!
2006-09-20 11:39:02 · answer #10 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋