What is the best way to treat eczema for a 2-month old baby?

Answer 1

Eczema is a type of skin condition that is believed to be a type of allergic reaction, usually showing up around 2 to 6 months. Sometimes it's triggered when a baby is put on solids or switched from breast milk to formula or from formula to cow's milk. It's more common in families who have a history of eczema, asthma, or hay fever. It starts on the cheeks and often spreads elsewhere, most frequently to the area behind the ears and to the neck, arms and legs. It doesn't usually spread to the diaper area until 6 to 8 months. The following are important in handling the eczema:

Clip nails. Keep nails as short as possible to minimize damage caused by scratching. You may want to cover her hands while she sleeps to prevent the scratching.

Curtail bathing. Since prolonged contact with soap and water increases skin dryness, limit baths to no more than 10 to 15 minutes, using an extra mild soap. Don't allow baby to sit in soapy water, and as soon as she's out use a moisturizer. Chlorinated and salt water can make eczema worse so limit exposure to the pool or beach.

Lubricate lavishly. Spread plenty of hypo-allergenic skin cream on after bath while the skin is still damp. Don't use petroleum jelly such as Vaseline or oils.

Control the environment. Because excessive heat, cold, or dry air can worsen eczema avoid taking baby out in extreme weather. Keep your home neither too hot nor too cold, and use a humidifier to keep the air moist.

Keep it cotton. Perspiration can make eczema worse, so avoid synthetic, wool, and overdressing in general. Also avoid itchy fabrics and clothing with rough seams or trim. Soft cotton clothing loosely layered will be best. When baby plays on carpet use a cotton sheet under her.

Control diet. Under the doctor's supervision eliminate any foods that seem to trigger a flare up or worsen the rash.

Also, Gerber makes a great balm called Teeny Faces that works really well. Pick some up if you get a chance.

Hope that helps!!

Answer 2

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 3

My daughter has mild eczema and was given a cream to put on her when it flared up. Otherwise we stopped using J&J baby wash because it made it worse. Their lotion is mainly for fragrance and doesn't provide the moisturization it needs. We use Dove soap and Eucerin lotion. We only bathe her every other day also. Hope it helps!!

Answer 4

Buy some Cetaphil soap. I knwo that helps eczema, and also they have some creams in the baby section specifically for eczema.

Answer 5

THE BEST THING TO DO FOR ECZEMA IS TO KEPT THE BABY OILED UP WITH VASELINE AND NOT THAT BABY LOTION , PERFUMES AND NEW CLOTHING ONLY IRRITATES IT YOU NEED TO BATH THE BABY IN OAT MEAL AND WASH THE BABY NEW CLOTHES BEFORE PUTTING IT ON BUT MAINLY KEEP THE BABY OILY

Answer 6

just nice clean bath water with mild cleanser for infants. watch the oil and lotion, laundry soap and powder, if the perfumed or scented is used, try something unscented. don't forget the dryer sheets. usually infants skin will break out from time to time and unless its sever shouldn't be too much trouble. also tight clothing will cause skin to get red and possible rash.
keep baby clean and dry.

Answer 7

call the doctor and make an appointment for the baby to be seen, they should be able to do something for you.

Answer 8

i would try corizone but you should have the doctor prescribe something my daughter used to get it really bad and doctor prescribed a medication and cortizone now that its not so bad i just use that

Answer 9

Your doctor can probably give you some samples if you call his or her office. Mine did and it goes away really quickly.