my grandson 2yrs, have eczema,any suggestion for relief not containing cortizon?

Answer 1

This may be in a different league all together, but my daughter has chronic and severe eczema. Her pediatrician kept prescribing her cortisone creams and different antihistamines. After four months we finally got a referral to a dermatologist. Turns out she's allergic to an ingredient in most cortisone creams and antihistamines. The meds were feeding her condition. She also tested positive for several more chemical allergies. She now has to avoid all lotions, soaps, shampoos, and other things(even paper, glue, tapes, and many other household items). It's been a hard situation to cope with, but we finally got her skin clear for the first time in six months!!

She uses Elidel when she has a breakout, but the trick to curing her was finding her triggers and getting rid of them.

I suggest you have him patch tested for skin allergies. If you can avoid these items, he'll get much better.

Good Luck and God Bless

Answer 2

My six month old has rather severe eczema. Aveeno Lotion (the regular, unscented adult version, not baby) is a lifesaver. The oatmeal extracts in it help extract pain and itchiness from the site and are wonderful moisturizers.

Cool bath water and less frquent bathing are less irritating to the skin.

Check the milk. A lots of little ones have eczema reactions to cow's milk (don't worry, it doesn't mean they'll be like that forever!). Try using a rice or soy milk (on doctor approval, of course) that may very well alleviate a lot of the symptoms.

If he's really itchy you can also make a paste of baking powder and water and spread some over the affected areas.

Hugs and kisses always help too!

Answer 3

Hi Christine

Here is a herb remedy that will work.

1. Take 1-3 droppersful of Echinacea Plus Tincture (at herbdoc.com or another qualified site) to strengthen the immune system.

2. Rub Garlic oil ALL over the affected area (Garlic will kill anything if you use enough of it)

3. Give 1-3 glasses of Activated Charcoal Slurry per day (to absorb the toxins out of the blood)

4. Mix equal parts of Aloe Vera Gel, Slippery Elm Powder and Activated Charcoal Powder together (absorbs the toxins externally)

5. Apply a thin layer of this mixture over the AFFECTED area(s).

6. Continue this treatment, until the desired Results are achieved.

This is healing at it's highest point.

Cause
Eczema is often called Dermatitis, and may be a symptom of an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Eczema can be due to allergies, allergies secondary to digestive disorders such as hydrochloric acid deficiency, rashes secondary to immune diseases, genetic metabolic disorders, and/or nutritional deficiencies, especially of niacin (vitamin B3) and B6, as well as other B vitamins.

To minimize your risk of developing eczema, avoid irritating substances, wear natural nonirritating materials, use soothing ointments, and check to see if dietary, nutritional, and/or and allergy-causing factors need to be considered.

Other ideas that will help:

Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can help speed healing: black currant and red grapes; carrot, beet, spinach, cucumber, and parsley; and wheat grass juice.

Nutritional Supplementation: Vitamin A and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 essential fatty acid found in high quantities in evening primrose oil, have both been shown to improve the symptoms of eczema. Vitamin E. Other useful supplements for preventing and reversing eczema include vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc.

Topical Treatment: Apply evening primrose oil directly to cracked and sore areas of the skin. A topical paste made from ginkgo and licorice root extract has also been shown to improve eczema symptoms.

Best of health to you

Answer 4

Cetaphil Lotion works the best. My dermatologist recommended it to me years ago and I've been using it since. My six year old also has it and I've been using it on her since she was a baby. It thoroughly keeps it under control and relieves alot of the symptoms. It's best to apply it right after a shower or bath while the body is still damp.

Answer 5

try beudrouse butt rub they have it at wal mart it sounds silly but my daughter had it to and it worked really well, now if it contains cortizon or not i dont know i dont think so though. i know i spelled the name wrong but it has a picture of a cartoon baby with big ears on it ..hope he gets better...

Answer 6

Noxema works really well and it is totally safe. I get eczema on occasion and it worked for me. Plus it's a great moisturizer.

Answer 7

Real shea butter.