My baby suffers with Eczema !?

Question

Any thing you found that helps your baby with Eczema would be helpful. Thanks.

Answer 1

Take the milk based products away and switch to soy. It will help it clear up

Answer 2

My son had eczema from head to toe....

When u wash the baby do not use perfume soaps it will dry the skin. Use hypoallergenic soaps that u can get at a drug store. then put on Eucrine cream (i found it works the best) always lotion first then put on hydrocortison cream 2% after, it will clear up the eczema and lock in the lotion.

also i was told that about once a week to put about 1/4 cup of baking soda and oatmeal in warm water and let them soak do not wash, then do the same routine with the lotion and hydrocoritson. I live in alaska and the weather is brutaly dry n cold so my sons eczema gets even worse. That jsut means to lotion and cortison even more threwout the day.

Also Eczema is signs of allergys. My doctor put my son on nutramigen hypoallergenic formula but it did not do any difference for him and i put him back on regular formula. See if the formula change might help. When u start him on solids do one food at a time and be very careful to noitce any allergic reactions. Eczema babies tend to be pron to food allergys.

Answer 3

My son is 16 months old and has eczema, too.

The first thing we did was change laundry detergents. We had been using Dreft because we thought that was supposed to be the gentlest stuff on the market. It turns out that Dreft is loaded with fragrances and although it left his clothes smelling nice (like baby powder), it also left a rash all over him, from head to toe. That's actually how we discovered that he had eczema in the first place. My pediatrician told me that we could use any detergent that says "FREE" or "CLEAR" on it. We use Arm & Hammer free now, and there is also a liquid fabric softener that is safe (we didn't use fabric softener for about a year until I just now found the new stuff) -- I think it's Downey Free & Clear or something. We also use the extra rinse cycle on the washer to make sure everything gets rinsed out of his clothes.

You might want to consider taking your baby to a dermatologist. We did this after the pediatrician seemed hesitant to prescribe anything, and meanwhile my baby was scratching himself until he bled (mostly on the forehead -- he'd leave scratches no matter how short or smooth I trimmed his nails). Our pediatric dermatologist gave me a lot of ideas. She told me not to bathe him more than three or four times a week (we aim for every other night) and to put a good layer of Eucerin cream on him after bath (not the lotion in the bottle, but the cream that comes in a tub). I notice a difference in his eczema when I forget to put the cream on him -- his rash flares up. I got several samples of eczema-friendly sunscreen and I'm very careful about anything I put on his skin. Also, I now have several prescription creams and ointments that I can use on him to help make him more comfortable. He also has a prescription for liquid Zyrtec that he can take as needed daily for the itching. When he was very little, he used to rub his face on me all the time, like it was itchy. After I started giving him the Zyrtec, he seemed to be less itchy and irritable.

I hope that helps. Feel free to email me if you want to know more. I'm all for helping our babies feel better rather than letting them suffer with this condition.

Answer 4

I have the same problem, i have had eczema since i was born. I still have it, but its not as bad. Use petrolium jelly (Vasaline) after the baby's bath. Vasaline has 100% Petrolium, without additives, there is also Baby Powder Scent. Its an old school method that has worked for centuries. Lotion will help, but temporarily-reason being is because it is water based (the first ingredient is water or aqua) and will quickly dry up, and if the skin as a little sore, it can burn the baby because lotion also has alcohol in it, and you have to constanly apply it.
So use Vasaline, not Vasaline Intensive Care lotion, it will only irritate the skin. What i do is use a little of Johnson & johnson baby lotion and Petrolum Jelly. That works, or you can just get the baby fresh scented Vasaline. Any kind of petrolium jelly works, even at the dollar store. So its inexspensive and will work for your budget. Rub it on the baby's skin, the baby will like it cuz of the nice moisterizing massage!
But if the eczema gets worse: pus, extreme reddness and swelling, call the doctor and she/he will refer you to a dermatologist (skin doc).

Answer 5

My little boy had eczema on his cheeks. I was not sure what method to use but I didn't want to make my boy go through any surgery treatments at this young age. Some suggested a plastic surgeon since it was in a very visible location but our family doctor recommend this natural guide.

Best Eczema Treatment?

Answer 6

We've found that prevention works best. Get your baby a good moisturizer. We found one called Lipobase that is fantastic. We got it through a prescription from our doctor, but you might be able to get it from a regular pharmacy.

It's good to give the baby baths, but keep them short, and use warm (not hot) water and then put the moisturizer on as soon as you've gently toweled the baby dry. For severe breakouts, get a cortisone cream, but use it only for the recommended time, since overuse of these can lead to skin discoloration.

Avoid synthetic fibers like polyester in clothing and bedding.

Keep your house and especially the area where your baby spends the most time clean and dust free. Change the bedsheets often, vaccum the carpets frequently.

Pay attention to things in your baby's environment that might trigger outbreaks. Certain foods or environmental factors can cause breakouts. Our son is most irritated by dust and soy-based products, so we have to be vigilant in cleaning and reading labels.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

My daughter has it too. Her doctor gave me these tips:

1.Wash her laundry in dye & fragrance free detergent.
2. Use Dove Sensitive Skin soap on the baby.
3. Use Eucerin fragrance free skin cream.
4. Ask the doctor to prescribe some hydrocortisone cream to use on the baby's skin when it does get a rash. Also, look into getting your child on some type of allergy medicine like Zyrtec. Seasonal allergies tend to make eczema worse.

Email me if you have anymore questions.

Answer 9

My 4 month old baby has eczema too. I use eucerin cream for on the spot treatment. The doctor just gave us elledel (sp?) to use on him - a think layer all over once a day. It is working really well so far. They also told us to get some over the counter cortisone cream, like cort-aid, to use on the spots like behind his knees and in his armpits. I hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 10

You need to have your baby allergy tested.. The exczema is definately an allergic response. There is a bloodtest that can be run on babies 3 mos. upto 5 years of age. it is called Immunocap Childhood allergy panel. It is highly sensitive and specific and is a simple blood draw. Find a pediatrician who is familiar with it and ask to have it done. It is done by Quest Diagnostics incase you have them in your area. It will give you a full list of allergens and the actual IGE level your baby has. The panel consists of the most common food and environmental allergens. Once you find out what it is, you can easily eliminate it from her diet. Just an FYI, dont worry if it is a wheat, soy, milk or egg allergy, because they will grow out them when they get older but it is so important to remove them now. If you do not, your child can go on to develop chronic ear infections and asthma. You will be amazed at the results of this test. I have seen so many babies improve tremendously once the allergy is identified.

Answer 11

As a mother who lives with eczema, I am trying to prevent my child from getting it. I've spoken with her pediatrician and this is the treatment plan we are following:
1. Eliminate dairy products if you are breastfeeding. If you're not, introduce a soy-based formula.
2. Eliminate wheat and nuts if you're breastfeeding.
3. Bathe baby with Cetaphil cleanser and use Cetaphil lotion afterwards.
4. Reduce the amount of time baby spends in bath water and make sure the water is lukewarm by testing with your elbow. Water is extremely drying.
5. Ask your doctor to prescribe a hydrocortisone cream to treat rashes when they appear. Just apply a thin layer.

I hope this helps... Good luck!