HELP !!! Baby Exzema/formula???

Question

my son has really bad Exzema and he is 6 weeks old. He is on Simalic Isomil formula i think he may be allergic to this fomula. He has been also having really bad gas. I called the doctor and they said wait a while before changing the formula but he has been on it for 6 weeks and it hard seeing my baby suffer.. any suggestions or ideas for better formulas? also i have been using Aquaphor ointment, the baby Aveno products , and oatmeal baths for his skin any other suggestions??
please serious people only... thank you so much!!!

Answer 1

GO to the pediatrician, if they dismiss your worries, FIND another pediatrician!!!!!

My oldest son is eight and we have struggled with Eczema since he was 2 weeks old.

Ask the doctor for either Cutivate cream, Elocon Cream or Elidel Cream for his rashes. Switch to Eucerin Cream (it comes in a tub). Buy the generic it is the same.

STOP bathing your baby with any of those products. Buy Cetaphyl cleansing lotion (again generic is fine and cheaper) and only bathe your baby with this.

As for the formula, is there a reason he is on Soy formula? If there is no reason for it, try switching him to Carnation/Nestles good start. It is one of the easiest for him to digest.

Especially don't use the Aquaphor ointment on your baby right now, it does not allow his skin to breath and therefore makes his rashes worse.

I am so sorry, but I can totally relate!!!! Make sure you get a prescription from your doc for some kind of Corticosteroid cream TODAY!!!! And if they won't call in a prescription, go to the pharmacy and by the strongest over the counter cortisone cream they have. I beleive the strongest you can buy OTC is 1%.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

I would seriously consider relactation. I can guarantee you that your baby will not be allergic to your breastmilk! If you are interested, I put a couple of links at the bottom. I would recommend doing some research online and then contacting your local La Leche League Leader -- she would probably be ecstatic to help you. In your case, with a baby only 6 weeks old. relactation shouldn't be too difficult and it would be extremely beneficial to both you and your child.

Even if you stick with formula, ask your doctor about medications for eczema. My baby was prescribed several different medications for his eczema, including liquid Zantac, creams like Alclometasone and Fluticasone, and ointments like Triamcinolone. Of course, my baby was three months old by then, so I'm not sure what your doctor can prescribe at 6 weeks of age or even if it would help -- your baby's outbreak is more likely due to something internal (like a reaction to the formula) rather than external (like a rash from laundry detergent or the skin rashes from eczema that typically erupt around three months of age).

Good luck, whatever you decide.

Answer 3

Have you tried SMA Milk that seems to be very popular. I wouldnt waste another minute using that formula if its an allergy. Your doctor really should of given him a more thorough inspection also it might be worth consult your midwife for suggestions at this stage or heath worker they are extremely experienced with baby problems such as this. Worst case senario is you demand the doctor give him a full examination so you can be sure exactly what the problem maybe as it may not even be the food it could be another problem, for instance washing powder.

I hope things turn out okay

Answer 4

If you change his formula try enfamil lipil with iron it is good for eye and brain development. Also a great brand for eczema is Gentle Naturals Baby Eczema Cream my son had it real bad on his face and it cleared up in about a week you can rub it anywhere though and also try the same brand bath type just pour a lid full in his tub water it will help his skin not dry out or crack when he gets out. They are Disney brand with Winnie the pooh characters on it.Guaranteed to work promise. Use Dreft when washing his clothes.

Answer 5

Good ol' eczema, I've been living with it all my life and all 3 of my children were born with it.....
1. Change your laundry detergent, needs to be any of the brands that offer free of dyes and perfumes.
2. If you feel your baby is suffering, change his milk. I seriously doubt it will do him any harm. I ended up having to change to soy based formula because typically you will find baby's with eczema and asthma are lactose intolerant. Change is milk!!!
3. I can only use ointments, not creams as creams tend to burn most severe eczema sufferers skin .....try using ointments instead of creams (in case you didn't know, ointments are vaseline based products) I use cortisone 10.
4. Stay away from all those baby lotions and crap, may wanna try Cetaphil or Eucerine
5. Limit baths to every other day.

Answer 6

This is your first isn't it? You're baby will be fine relax. Go with your doctor on the formula Similac is the best on the market if anything try switching to soy. The exzema is a separate problem.

How ofter are you bathing him? Babies don't really get dirty so they don't need a bath that often just enough to take the stink off. So I suggest go longer between baths wipe him down with baby wipes if you must but you don't need to bathe him more than once a week right now. Use one kind of lotion on him twice a day and the exzema will be gone in about a couple of weeks.

And he won't remember a thing. Slow down and enjoy this time. He'll be crawling before you know it.

Answer 7

Why do you think he is allergic to the formula? Bad gas is not a sign of allergic reaction....although a rash(which you may be mistaken for exzema is) My daughter is allergic to milk and so is my niece and they both presented themselves differently. my daughter was losing massive amounts of weight(only weighing 10 pounds at 8 months) My niece however just started with an exzema type rash on the top of her head and proceeded down her face. The doctor took her off of regular formula and put her on Alimentum which helped and the rash was totally gone within two weeks. She is now 18 months and no longer allergic(my best friends son was the same way with the rash and doctors originally said exzema but turned out the same as my niece..he is now 2 and no longer allergic to it) Alimentum is a very expensive formula though and you can get it on WIC(if you are eligible) with a doctors prescription.

Answer 8

Oatmeal baths are the best - apply moisturizer [Aquaphor] quickly after the bath to seal in the moisture and prevent dryness.

EczemaNet is a comprehensive online eczema information resource.

Wikipedia is also loaded with information and links to lots more.

If you think it's a reaction to the formula - is the rash on the face?

I've included a link to information on cradle cap. You may already have lots of information to digest. But in case you don't have this info yet - sometimes cradle cap (seborrhoeic dermatitis) turns into Atopic dermatitis(sometimes called eczema).

The following information is from the National Eczema Association website.

Atopic dermatitis (AD), often called eczema (pronounced "EK-zema") or atopic eczema, is a very common skin disease. It affects around 10% of all infants and children. The exact cause is not known, but AD results from a combination of family heredity and a variety of conditions in everyday life that trigger the red, itchy rash.

How do we know if it’s atopic dermatitis?

1.Time of onset. This type of eczema usually begins during the first year of life and almost always within the first five years. It’s seldom present at birth, but it often comes on after six weeks. Other rashes also can start at that time, so it may be confusing at first, but most rashes disappear within a few days to weeks. AD tends to persist. It may wax and wane, but it keeps coming back.

2. Itching. Atopic dermatitis also is a very itchy rash. Much of the skin damage comes from scratching and rubbing that the child cannot control.

3. The location of the rash can also help us recognize AD. In babies, the rash usually starts on the face or over elbows and knees, places that are easy to scratch and rub. It may spread to involve all areas of the body, although the moist diaper region is often protected. Later in childhood the rash is typically in the elbow and knee folds. Sometimes it only affects the hands, and at least 70% of people with AD have hand eczema at some time in their life. Rashes on the feet, scalp or behind the ears are other clues that might point to AD.

4. The appearance of the rash is probably the least helpful clue, because it may be very different from one person to another. Scratch marks are often seen, along with scaly dry skin. The skin may become infected and show yellow crusts or little, pinpoint, pus-containing bumps. The skin also may get very thickened from long-term scratching and rubbing.

5. Heredity. If other family members or relatives have AD, asthma or hay fever, the diagnosis of AD is more likely.
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You may also want to join the National Eczema Society.

one more link to see is welcome addition.com - for Similac product information - I hope this will help you resolve your concerns about the possibility of an allergic reaction to the formula.

I had a baby with colic many years ago - products have changed - and every baby may have different reactions even to home remedies.

If you are interested in homeopathic solution for the gas - go to ColicCalm.com - great information on Colic for you and baby.
[I am not affiliated with Colic Calm nor do I benefit in any way from recommending Colic Calm]

Best wishes to you and baby.

Answer 9

Some babies are not Soy formula baby's: Some are Milk based babies, some are something else - like my cousin who was a primarily bananas kid (I myself am somewhat soy intolerant and you'd be surprised what all contains those proteins)
Yes, It Does sound like some level of intollerance to dietary:
Try the simplest thing first (Rennet) ((Calves tummy enzyme)) its available at grocery stores for cheese & icecream making. Your baby may not be producing enough of his own yet
Then try the next simplest: Yogurt w/ active cultures - maynot really have the proper bacteria to digest things yet (Then teensy bits of hard / aged cheeses) and so-on. Finally, you may need to jump-start him w/ some of your own saliva (Kinda gross and last ditch, Its what moms did for eons - PreChewwed babbies food)

Next - Sounds like you're over bathing - Think sponge baths mostly: Water even w/ the softest soaps is often drying if overexposed to it.
CouldBe allergic to Oats too The 10 most common food allergens are milk, egg, wheat, corn, soy, peanut, nuts, chocolate, fish and shellfish...
And swap lotion to cetaphyl or, cut it out entirely and lube him down w/ a pure vegetable oil not on the aforementioned list - Extra Virgin Olive oil was the skin linement of choice for my premie uncle in the 1930's(( He fit in a shoebox, was given 1 Tbsp of milk hourly, and kept in the oven (for the heat of the pilot light)w/ the door cracked open to provide ventilation))
Good Luck
Send us a baby pic if ya wanna

Answer 10

i speak from experience on this topic, my daughter had REALLY bad eczema for the longest time. we tried changing formula, that didnt work. i tried several different creams, to include Aquaphor and baby Aveeno products, nothing worked. then we tried Johnsons soothing naturals and it cleared it right up (not over night of course but it made a huge difference. just apply it all over his body twice a day (three times if you can) and i can guarantee you will see a difference.