ECZEMA on my baby! :(?

Question

My 5 month old boy is developing eczema. It started about one month ago, hes being breast feed and his mum eats very well, a lot of natural foods. How can we control this skin condition? Ive heard MSG the food additives is very bad, is this true also?

Answer 1

I am so very sorry he has this. My son has had it since 1 month old and he is now almost 4years old. I have tried everything under the sun and he has seen all the Best Docs in the state and nothing helped. Someone said Try garlic and it worked!!!! I buy it in ODORLESS softgels and cut them open then mix the oil with olive oil and vitamen E oil and vitamin E cream. I then apply about 4 times a day. Maybe apply when you change him. Also do NOT wash with soap. Get a soap free alternitive.


Yes MSG can be very bad. Also milk products. Congrats on your bundle and support your wife(which it seems you already do) on her feeding him and thank her often because it is very hard to do all the feeding alone(I did one son to 10 months and the other to 13 months). If you need anymore info please email me !!!!


Good luck!!


-mel

Answer 2

My son was diagnosed with eczema last month. It's not your fault and it isn't because you had to use formula instead of breastmilk. Eczema is genetic and usually, if you have asthma or allergies in your family, there's a higher chance that your children will develop some form of eczema. My son's eczema is mild, and we found that using Gentle Natural's Eczema cream really helps retain moisture and decrease any itchiness he might have. It's sold in the baby aisle and has Winnie the Pooh on the box/tube. You could also try the Aveeno products. I use Aveeno creamy bath wash for babies because it is specifically for those with eczema. You don't have to limit it to just baby products, as eczema products for adults will work just as well. It's important to keep it moisturized. Also keep baths for under 10 minutes and try not to dry her off with a towel too often. If you can, let her air dry. When the flare ups are really bad, try an oatmeal bath (either grind up your own oatmeal or buy Aveeno's packaged ones). I did that for my son the other week and it seemed to help. He's only 5 months so he didn't say if there was a big improvement, but I noticed that he wasn't as red anymore. Please stop blaming yourself. Eczema is a common condition and usually will disappear within a few months. Enjoy your baby while she's still little!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Eczema is very common in babies. Only bathe your baby ever few days and don't use baby wash on him. You can get something called Castile soup. It's all natural and so safe you can brush your teeth with it. Keep his skin moisturized well. Aveeno is very good as it's oatmeal based which is very good for the skin. You could also put oatmeal in a sock and put it in the bathtub. Stay away from cortisone creams. They have nasty side effects. There is an all natural cream called Derma med that worked wonders for my sons eczema. It is made from all natural ingredents and says it's safe for babies. I used it a few times a day for 4 days and the eczema was gone. Also stay away from fabric softner and dryer sheets. That's what caused my sons eczema in the first place.

Dermamed is available at healthfood stores. Here's a link that lists all the ingredients. It's great stuff!!

http://www.dermamed.com/product_details/natural_skin_care/dmapo/default.asp

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ECZEMA on my baby! :(?
My 5 month old boy is developing eczema. It started about one month ago, hes being breast feed and his mum eats very well, a lot of natural foods. How can we control this skin condition? Ive heard MSG the food additives is very bad, is this true also?

Answer 6

Dermatologist could surely tell you what to avoid and what products to use. I had eczema when I was young (out grew it), and was told to avoid water except for bathing and use only certain soaps. I know some people though that have it and it is really bad. Dermatologist is the best answer I could give. Especially when it is a baby. You might try certain products and make the eczema worse instead of better...

Answer 7

Could my baby's eczema be caused by a certain food?
Eczema is not a specific allergy, but in some children, certain allergenic foods can trigger eczema or make it worse. If you or your doctor suspects that your baby's eczema is affected by certain foods — the mostly likely culprits being cows' milk and eggs, followed by soy, wheat, peanuts, and fish — then you could try eliminating them from your baby's diet, if he's started on solids, and from your own diet if you're breastfeeding. (Note that your baby shouldn't drink cows' milk until his first birthday, but if he's prone to eczema you might want to delay giving him milk and other potential allergens for even longer.)

Eliminate suspect foods one at a time, and give each test a couple of weeks, because it can take that long to get it completely out of your breast milk and his system. If you're using formula, your doctor may suggest that you try switching to a soy-based variety. This isn't always the solution, because some children who are allergic to milk are allergic to soy as well, but it's worth a try.

Keep in mind that while food may be a trigger in as many as 30 percent of children with eczema, it's the main trigger in only about 10 percent of eczema cases. You'll still want to be conscientious about other factors, like skin care.

Does breastfeeding help?
Maybe. Studies show that breastfeeding from the get-go does help prevent eczema in babies who are prone to get it (because their parents have it). Whether or not it helps a baby who already has eczema is controversial, but experts agree that it doesn't hurt.

What should I do if the rash doesn't get better?
Talk with your child's doctor or a pediatric dermatologist. If the rash doesn't get better from following the suggestions above, your doctor might suggest trying mild topical steroids (in cream form), which can be purchased over the counter. Applying this cream sometimes works wonders to help break a stubborn cycle of eczema. A short course of oral steroid medication can also help get eczema enough under control that the other relief methods you try work more effectively. Researchers are developing new drugs, like topical immunomodulators, to help eczema sufferers, so if your baby continues to struggle with the condition, ask his doctor to keep you up to date on remedies.

Will my child always have eczema?
Maybe. Most babies with eczema outgrow it by their teens, but there's no way to tell ahead of time. The good news is that the condition usually becomes less severe with age. And there are ways to manage it. By following the measures mentioned above and treating any flare-ups immediately, you can help keep your child's eczema under control.

Answer 8

make sure you only use the mild baby soaps and ask the dr if it is ok, to do powerded milk baths and oatmill baths. There are creams, but I would try natural healing first, becuase keeping a child on steroid creams are not good, I am not even sure a Dr would rx them for age 5 and under. Also, make sure you are using allergy free laundry cleaner and dryer sheets such as tide free.

Answer 9

Unfortunately even the best of us have eczema. My partner had it severely when he was a child, and now our son has it (only behind his knees luckily!) The trick is to moisturize like crazy. Until he's a little older you might find your GP won't prescribe steroid creams, so use gentle moisturizers for the time being. (Sorbolene/sudocrem are good!) Good luck.

Answer 10

it may also be psoriasis. There are a lot of treatment options, but with babies, these options decrease because of the chemicals & steroids in the treatments.

Take your baby to a dermatologist, there may be baby sensitive ointments you can use. If it's eczema it may just go away, psoriasis is a little different & there is no cure, i know, i've been dealing with this for 15yrs.