My 4 year old has extremely dry skin in the winter on her shoulders back and wrist areas. I have tried the aveeno and hydracortisone and it does not work. In the summer her skin is fine. Any suggestions....
2007-01-01 17:08:55 · 17 answers · asked by Lore 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
There are a number of things you can do:-
Try not to use any products with additives - check the labels.
Products with petroleum or other non-natural oils are not meant to be absorbed by the skin. They sit on top of the skin and block the pores.
Try using olive oil, cocoa butter, shea butter or anything that comes from plants.
Do not use creams with steroids as these thin the skin over a few weeks and cause major problems.
Wash the clothes in something like persil non biological - as recommended b the eczema society. I'm not sure what is recommended for eczema in A erica. Don't add any fabric softener.
Only use water to wash your child. Anything else which has perfume, additives will make things worse.
Try to use natural fabrics next to their skin such as cotton. Try to keep him as cool as he is comfortable with.
Don't use feathers etc. in duvets at bed time. Use cotton sheets and blankets which will stop him becoming excessively hot.
Try to put a bowl of water in his bedroom and other rooms in the house as this will moisten the air.
Try adding something like porridge oats (in a muslin bag) to bath water as this will help the dry skin.
If all else fails ask to referred to a dermatologist.
If you are not averse to aromatherapy - try to see someone who will make an individual cream for your child's dry skin.
Not sure whether you are in Usa or UK. If in UK ask your health visitor for advice.
Good luck with everything. Contact me if there are any other problems.
Regards, Elspeth
2007-01-01 18:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 02:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: Cocoa butter.
Long answer: My youngest has had dry skin since he was an infant (now 11 years old) and winters are THE WORST being in the dry midwest. I found that ALL "baby" products were irritating to his skin (because of the perfumes they add, I think), the same with most bath soap - we use Dove "for sensitive skin" and/or french milled soap. DO NOT use baby oil - it will just make things worse, especially if your child has sensitive skin. Gold Bond Ultimate Healing lotion or cocoa butter works the VERY best (a nurse advised me about cocoa butter at his last physical, after many other visits to the doctor/prescriptions, etc.....go figure...) Sometimes in the winter we apply the lotion and then make sure he's well covered so he can't scratch himself while sleeping. It's difficult, and painful for them.
Good luck!
2007-01-01 17:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by voycinwilderness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a problem with her skin probably eczma my 4 year old daughter has it we treat in 3 times a day with aquaphor it is expensive but you can use vasaline if that dont work then see a skin specialist like we do and they will give you a subscription with steroids for limited use my child does not sleep well because of this condition so feel lucky also try using looser clothes around her arms aveeno will dry her out badly in the summer her oils are ok in the winter the air is drier buy a humidifier cold for her room or a fish tank in order to ad moisture in the room.
2007-01-01 17:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by roldanbobbie2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several different kinds of Aveeno. Did you try the Aveeno Baby (sold in a large tube) that is made for extra dry skin/eczema? My daughter has (well, had) eczema, that gets worse in the winter and that is the only thing that has kept it away. Also, Lubriderm lotion (sensative skin, unscented) is really great for very dry skin.
2007-01-01 17:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a climate with cold winter and humid summers, the dry skin is weather related. Cold winter air and the heated air in your home are both very dry. Try using Caress or Dove body wash for bathing her and apply lotion after her bath and in the mornings when getting her dressed. I live in the type of climate described above and have the same problem with dry skin in the winter.
2007-01-01 17:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by Country girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vitamins on a daily basis. Drink plenty of water, natural hydrant.
Also try switching to a more gentle soap, or even a moisturizing soap like Dove or Caress. A really good extra moisturizing lotion should help out a lot too, one like we adults would use. It doesn't have to be scented or full of perfumes or harsh chemicals.
If it keeps up seek out the assistance of a dermatologist hun. Good luck!
2007-01-01 17:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using Dove body wash and do not use anything scented. Then put a good lotion or vaseline on at bedtime and in the morning. My oldest son has exzeam, and this cleared up all his dry spots. Good Luck.
2007-01-01 17:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister has eczema and that is almost the same case. I suggest rubbing equate (dry skin cream) on her skin whenever she is itchy or it looks like that.
2007-01-01 17:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have just been to the doctors abgout my daughter having the same,... it started out as a red blotch on her face and after about 4 days it spread all over her face - we thought she scratched her face but when it started to spread we took her to the doctors and the doc said she has eczema.. i was prescribed cream and it is really good after 3 days of using it it has cleared.. although it can come back at any time so she prescribed me another cream to use on her face all the time. Diprobase it is called... Please talk to your doctor about eczema,.
2007-01-01 21:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by sxe_gal_y2k3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋