We think it may be a few things: 1) The detergent we have been using to wash her clothes in, 2) The change in weather, or 3) our pet cat. I guess it could even be a combination of the 3. She's 21months and the itching started about 2months ago...Any body have any ideas or suggestions to help???
2007-04-20 09:56:49 · 12 answers · asked by elcampeon17 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Definitely see a doctor, they can prescribe a cortisone cream, I have eczema and it always gets worse around this time of year. I try to keep my skin hydrated with creams and drink extra water. If it gets really bad I have used pure vitamin e oil for "trouble" spots. If she is itching try giving her some benadryl. You can also try giving her a bath in the Aveeno oatmeal, it's soothing but be careful of too much water on the skin it actually makes the condition worse by washing off the natural oils your body produces. I definitely have issues with certain soaps that make it worse.
2007-04-20 10:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by gymfreak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If the allergy-causing agent cannot be removed or identified, the next step is to lessen the allergic inflammatory response.
Apply an nonprescription steroid cream (hydrocortisone) along with anti-itching lotion (menthol/camphor, such as calamine). The cream must be applied as often as possible without skipping days until the rash is gone.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in pill form may be taken for the itching. Caution - this medication may make you too drowsy to drive a car or operate machinery safely.
Clean the area with a hypoallergenic soap every day. Apply lubricating cream or lotion after washing.
Avoid physical and mental stress. Eating right, light activity, and adequate sleep will help you stay healthy, which can help prevent flares.
Do not expect a quick response. Eczema is easier to control than cure. "
Use this link for more information:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/eczema/page6_em.htm
2007-04-20 10:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed your laundry detergent? If not try rinsing her clothes an extra cycle.
Does she interact with the cat a lot? If so try keeping the cat away from her. Or rinse the cat in distilled water.
I wouldn't think weather change would cause itching.
Has she been on any medications that she wasn't before? Any new foods?
The areas she itches. Where what do they look like? Normal? Rash? Raised like hives?
2007-04-20 10:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her benadryl....she'll sleep a lot but if its an allergy she won't itch. Change the laundry soap to the one made for children, I think its called Dreft.....if its the cat, then you only got the cat two months ago. You have to find out what she is allergic too. I haven't had hives in YEARS but I spent $144 this morning to get a different prescription until the weather corrects itself and the pollen dies down. I saw a chick from the Air Quality Management Board, her job is to count pollen in a cubic yard of air....she said normal pollen levels are around 100.....she had counted over 5000 in the most recent sample.....did you know they have to blow up pictures of pollen 400 times in order to get it large it enough to identify....
In other words its probably just allergens in the air, lots of baths help as does a protectant skin lotion. Try using benadryl cream or gel, if it helps you will know it pretty quick and it won't make her drowzy.
2007-04-20 10:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably the detergent. If it was the cat, the symptoms would be more like asthma, not itching. Use a mild soap i;e. Ivory to wash her clothes, sheets etc.. I think they sell that as a powder for washing machines also. Observe for a few days. To soothe her itching, you can try baby oil without scent.
Take her to the doctor for an allergy check up in any case. It looks like she has an allergic metabolism.
2007-04-20 10:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ipek K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some Aveeno Oatmeal bath!! It works like magic. My daughter had itchy skin due to eczema and this was super. Follow it up with a heavy, unscented cream!! If this doesn't work, take her to the doctor.
2007-04-20 10:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good friend of mine uses Butt Paste (basically a version of Desitin) for all her kids' skin problems like rashes and such. And her hubby sometimes uses it on his eczema.
2007-04-20 10:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by Eowyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 07:14:03 · answer #8 · answered by desiree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely could be all three. My daughter has had is since she was 2. There are prescription creams to use but they usually contain steroids, which I wasn't comfortable giving her since she was so young. Using lotion helps but you have to read the ingredients and make sure they are fragrance free.
2007-04-20 10:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by Nijmeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was a baby i was in the hospital a bit, no one knew what was wrong.... later they found out that i was allergic to milk, ever since i can remember if i had too much milk i would itch all over. Its not as intense now that im older...
good luck
2007-04-20 10:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by J. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋