She is four months old and is constantly scratching her head.
2007-03-12 07:31:44 · 17 answers · asked by Hot Stuff 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She has been to the doctor when the rash was only on her face and he said that it was eczema but since she has the same rash/patches on her head and chest and some on elbows.
2007-03-12 08:49:47 · update #1
Eucerine Cream is good. But you should probably take her to the Doctor and make sure there isn't another problem...
2007-03-12 07:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jiahua D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two month old has the same problem, and the doctor said to use a 1% hydrocortisone cream on it once a day. I'm afraid that's going to be too harsh, since my little man has very sensitive skin, so I've been using Eczema Baby Wash and Baby Eczema cream by Gentle Naturals. They sell it at Walgreen's; and I'm not sure where else. It's got a picture of Winnie the Pooh on it, if you're looking at the shelves. I use the baby wash in his bath and try to loosen the flakes there, and as son as I dry him off, I put a layer of the cream on the affected parts. I use the cream about 3-5 times a day, and the baby wash 3 times a week. I've been doing this for about a week now, and I've noticed a HUGE improvement. If that doesn't work, try Aveeno's line of products, they're not bad either. Good luck with your little sweetheart; I hope she finds relief soon.
2007-03-12 08:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by emilyumo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to determine if it is cradle cap or eczema, they are treated completely different. It could also be both at the same time, my son had both at that age.
Aquaphor is awesome on the patches on the face and for the scalp you can try Selsum Blue Shampoo once a week. Lots of Aquaphor on the face throughout the day and before bed.
Don't be surprised if it spreads under the chin and on the stomach and back. The drool starts the chin going and it spreads. Stop using Johnson & Johnson soap too. It has to much alkaline for some babies. Dove soap, unscented is great!
2007-03-12 07:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by qpook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like someone else said earlier, Eucerin is a good cream to use at a young age and it stops the skin from being so dry. My son has had eczema since he was 2 months old and once he turned three months the doctor prescribed a type of hydrocortizone called Locoid. It cleared his skin in a few days. I also used the Eucerin on my son's cradle cap to keep his scalp from being so dry. It works well and is easy on their gentle skin. Good Luck!!!
2007-03-12 07:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by niavlysanima 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use the Gentle Naturals Eczema Cream. They also make a body wash but we havent tried that. Aveeno has a "Soothing Relief Moisturizing Cream?"....ivory tube with a dark blue top....and it is great for super dry skin and says you can use it for eczema. They also have a body wash that we have used a few times.
The Gentle Naturals has worked the best so far. A little greasy but you just have to rub it in good.
2007-03-12 07:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her doctor if it is Eczema first. If it is, they make a non-steroid cream called Elidel that is great. It's a prescription medication. My son has been using it since he was 5 months old..He's four now. You could also try a little Aquafor. It's a type of lotion that locks moisture into the skin. Put it on after bath time when the skin is dry.
2007-03-12 07:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by insomniacprincess2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you take her to the doctor, You should be able to get a cream or shampoo to help with it, if it is eczema.
But it could be the laundry soap or bathsoap, or shampoo you use. Try a mild detergent like Ivory Snow. And make sure you rinse her hair thoroughly after a bath.
Are you sure its not cradle cap? she is a bit old, but if its thick and kind of yellow looking, that is common with babies. You need to get the gel baby oil (its just easier) and work it into her scalp a bit. After it starts to soften, use a comb to gently break it up. Don't do it all at once though, because this will irritate her even more.
hope it helps!!!
here is a link to see what cradle cap looks like, though it isnt the best
http://health-pictures.com/cap-cradle-picture.htm
2007-03-12 07:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my son I used the tub of Cetaphil cream on his skin like 5 or 6 times a day and it was gone in 3 days. For his cradle cap I used Neutrogena T-gel approved by my doc on both and it works awesome. Good luck.
2007-03-12 07:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ian and Tate's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arbonne has a great pure, safe, and beneficial baby care line (hair and body wash, lotion, body oil, diaper rash cream, and sunscreen) that is water based, botanically-based and pH correct, pediatrician and dermatologist tested, non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and formulated without nut oils. They are formulated with natural ingredients like oat flour which is an emollient and an emulsifier. It’s highly absorbent and hypoallergenic. Oat flour helps to soothe and soften dry, itchy and sensitive skin. If you're interested in learning more, I'll be happy to help you.
2007-03-14 11:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out oil of oregano for use on infants. You can also try tinctures of rosemary and lavender. And lots of hugs. White flour products or gluten can also cause eczema, so I've heard, but she's too young to be into that stuff yet. Poor little muffin.
2007-03-12 07:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by OP 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with a great company that provides naturally based products to deal with things like this. It cleared up my son's eczema in just a couple of weeks.
Feel free to e-mail me and I can give you some more information. megamom1973@yahoo.com
2007-03-12 07:39:16 · answer #11 · answered by megamom1973 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋