My son has eczema, worst inside his elbows, whats the best thing to stop his skin cracking?

Answer 1

prescription elidel

Answer 2

I have eczema too - unfortunately you just have to keep the skin really well hydrated. I use sorbolene cream and apply many times a day, if you wash the affected area always apply a moisturiser afterwards. It helps to run the shower or bath as cool as he can handle it, because the warmer the water the more it dries the skin out. Don't use anything with Petroleum in it, apparently it is addictive to the skin. Try to wash the affected areas as little as possible, and when he does wash them use a neutral p.h. soap - they match the skin's ph level and dry it out less. Also tell him to gently pinch or if he must, rub, the eczema when it's really itchy instead of scratching it with fingernails it will stop it getting so inflamed. And you have to keep up the skincare regime even when the eczema seems to go away, or start going away because as soon as that skin gets dry and irritated it will probably flare up again. Anyway, that was probably way more than you needed to know but I just wanted to share what I know to hopefully ease his suffering. I know how horrible eczema can be - I hope that helped : )

Answer 3

I've got a 16 month old with same. Doctor perscribed Vanicream, we also use two over the counter creams - Aveeno Baby and Johnson comfort stick cream (for face). The Vanicream stays at daycare and we use the Aveeno most of the time, which is 2-3 times a day. If the son skin is cracking with bleeding, check with doctor first because you don't want to use anything that might aggravate. My son's is under control (just red and dry) so we use the Aveeno. The Vanicream has no perfumes, dyes or other irratents(sic)

Answer 4

My son has it and i use Gentle Naturals products for eczema. When he get out of the bath i apply it all over his body then I put his long sleeves and long pants pj's the oils absorb in his skin so in the morning his skin isn't as dry. I used the steroid elidel and it does work but, I rather use something without a prescription.

Answer 5

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 6

You may need to have his Doctor call in a prescription known as BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE CREAM USP, 0.05% This Product/Antibiotic has a Steroid in it that will help. If you do not wish to do this then any Cortizone*10 PlusCream Maximum Strength should help you can get over the counter, It all depends on how bad the eczema is. Take care

Answer 7

Try Aquaphor. It is really geasy, but it may stop the skin from cracking. I experience cracking fingers then I got a prescrption from the Dr. and it helped. But you have to keep the areas moisturized for the cracking to stop. good luck

Answer 8

My daughter also has eczema...i find that Glaxol Base cream works wonders...also...`don`t use soap on the infected areas...very drying.Good luck!

Answer 9

It's probably best that you ask your doctor or a skin specialist. You may also want to investigate natural wash powders too as they can aggravate the condition further.