2 year old daughter with dry skin (was told it’s “eczema”)??
She’s had it since she was a few months old. I used the infants Eczema cream/lotion and it was fine for a while. Now she’s 2, and its on the crease of her arms (not your elbow, but the opposite side of your arm) and on/around her ankles, patches on her legs and near her elbows. It’s not on her stomach/chest or back or face, just her legs and arms. She itches at it, so it “breaks” and “cracks” and the ones on her arms crack so bad, that they bleed a little. I’ve tried everything it seems. Even the doctor prescribed Hydrocortisone cream and she had a bad rash on the inside of her legs, near her diaper line, but its not from the diapers. I think its from her sweating and itching around these areas. The ladies that watch her at daycare don’t put on lotion or anything I give them (since they have her from 9 to 6 everyday), so What can I do for her ?? I’ve tried the “oatmeal baths” and a few different creams and lotions. I have NO IDEA what works the best. Any tips?!
Hi, I myself have Psoriasis and my Dermatologist tells me when I bathe not to dry myself off except for my private spots and too use Cetaphil Cream not the lotion.He says if the lotion comes out a pump it’s no good! You can also ask the daycare to see if they will put the Cream on her while she’s at daycare because her skin needs lots of moisture.I use my cream about 6-10 times a day and a little bit of creamm goes a long way! Good luck and I hope this helps!
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December 5th, 2008 at 8:59 am
We have this problem with our 5 year old, she gets it around her wrists, elbow creases and face. What we have found what works the best is immediately after a bath, we apply Aveeno lotion and cover it with Vaseline or diaper rash ointment, then cover that with clean, light colored fabric. We also discovered that switching to a laundry detergent without dyes and perfumes helped tremendously. And re-applying lotion several times a day helped out a lot. too.
EDIT- I would also try to stay away from scented soaps, lotions, wet wipes, creams….anything like that.
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December 5th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Hi, I myself have Psoriasis and my Dermatologist tells me when I bathe not to dry myself off except for my private spots and too use Cetaphil Cream not the lotion.He says if the lotion comes out a pump it’s no good! You can also ask the daycare to see if they will put the Cream on her while she’s at daycare because her skin needs lots of moisture.I use my cream about 6-10 times a day and a little bit of creamm goes a long way! Good luck and I hope this helps!
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December 5th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I had a similar problem with my daugher she’s 2 also and had little bumps everywhere on her body, I was told by people that it might be scabies, eczema, and alot of other different things. When I took her to the doctor the doctor said it was just an allergic reation to something that she has touched, he prescribed her some antibiotic cream and sometype of liquid benadryl…..it took like 3 weeks to completely go away and she use to itch it like crazy her skin also cracked and bled.
Aveeno for baby works good and I would agree to stay away from any scented lotions, soaps and if still doens’t go away try changing your laundry soap….it might help.
If you don’t use toddler soap, try Dove unscented, for sensitive skin body soap. I also tried that for my daughter and that also cleared up the bumps..
Hope that works for you!!Good luck!
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December 5th, 2008 at 9:57 am
My 15 -month old son has this. I have a friend who makes Calendula soap and oil from the Calendula flower. It works like a charm. I highly recommend that you find soap and oil with Calendula as the main ingredient. I gave some to my 12-year old nephew who also has eczema and he loves it.
She runs a store in my town called Island Breeze Soap Emporium. SHe will eventually have her store online.
I also put some Olive Oil in my son's bath water - that helps. The oatmeal baths have worked for me.
And yes, switch your laundry detergent to a gentle one with no dyes or scents - I recommend the Melaleuca brand
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December 5th, 2008 at 10:23 am
My 22 month old son has severe eczema. Props for Cetaphil cream, its the best, also props for benadryl at night, you can try to get a longer acting antihistimine from your doctor for Atarax it will decrease night time itching. We use Aveeno also props for this too as a body wash and sunscreen. Also props for no perfumes dyes, and ALL clear laundry detergent.
Baths should be every couple of days.
Hydrocortizone ointment prescribed by the doc it is a low level corticosteroid. It didn't work for us. We use a medium and a high level. They are hydrocortisone medium valerate, aclovate, and high triamcinolone. Steroids should only be used for less than half the days of the month. If it is raised, it needs steroid ointment 2X/a day. You will need to see a pediatric dermatologist, and going to a pediatric allergist is highly recommended. When you call don't settle for an appointment in 6 months. Ask to be called back by the specialist because it is dire to your child's health, they will get you in more quickly. Props to calendula, which can be bought at any vitamin shop. It helps heal open cuts, scabs, scrapes. Jojoba oil and olive oil good too. For the best success try all of these consistently.
My son is controlled now. He was nearly hospitalized at only a few months because it was so severe. Anytime there is an infection, scabs a round of anti-biotics is needed to clear it up. You may be to that point. My son has had this 3X.
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22 month old son with severe eczema
I am a nurse
My husband is a wound care nurse (skin) WOCN
December 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am
my friend rubs her son down with plain vaseline every night before bed. He looks pretty good most of the time. she occasionally does the steroid cream, but not often.
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December 5th, 2008 at 11:10 am
eczema has still no cure yet. it is found out that eczema does not go away. in some rare case, children will outgrow it when they reach the adolescence stage. that is why if you want your kid to outgrow eczema be sure to give her proper diet and proper nutrition to boost and enhance her immune system in fighting skin disease like eczema.
to prevent eczema flare ups be sure to consider this simple tips:
- avoid perfumed skin care and body care products
- avoid extreme hot and cold weather conditions
- avoid keeping fingernails long
- avoid scratching the affected area
- avoid long baths
- avoid processed foods
- avoid skin irritants and allergens
- avoid clothes and material that are rough, course, scratchy and tight
protect the skin all day and promote skin healing by using an all natural skin care product. this can keep the skin moisturized all day. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for more tips on how to prevent eczema flares.
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