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Eczema

by Faye
(Rota, MP)

My one year old baby has eczema. Any ideas on how to keep it under control. Thanks






Baby Help Line Response:

Hi Faye!

Have you consulted a doctor to make sure that the eczema is not due to some allergy? If you haven't, I think that's one thing you really should do.

If you know it is an eczema related to dryness - quite common, then there are a few things you can do:


  • Avoid all soap and schampoo. Babies really don't need that and it adds a lot to making their skin dry.


    • Use a good moisturizing lotion on your baby's eczema at least three times per day or more. Either buy one that is made for babies (but it has to be for very dry skin) or ask at the pharmacy or the doctor. Some good brand are Eucerin and Lubriderm. A good, organic moisturizer with aloe vera (though not a gel) can also be very efficient, but make sure it is for babies, or very mild.

  • If the eczema is really bad, it might be that you won't get rid of it without using a mild cortisone cream, like Hydrocortisone (the mildest you can find). If it was me, I would consult a doctor first, though.


  • Other things to remember is to completely avoid pool baths (with chlorine) and make all baths short (and with a dash of baby oil in the water).


  • Strong detergents, moist from saliva or sweat, wool and cigarette smoke should also be avoided.


I hope this helps!

/Paula




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Eczema

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Jun 18, 2008
 eczema
by: Anonymous

I've heard petroleum jelly can be used, but check with your dr. first. Also, don't wear tight-fitting clothing on the affected area.
Jul 14, 2008
 Some things to try.....
by: Anonymous

My one year old has had eczema since he was born....it progressed from milk spots....to dermatitis to eczema. I went to the doctor and then onto a dermatologist. I have tried many different things and found that the things that work the best for us are:

-Keep baby cool, don't over dress, same as you or less if hot baby.
-Mild cortisone cream (best ones on script from dermatologist)on the bad bits.
-Barrier cream twice a day - we have two baths and put on just after. I use a big jar of soft parrafin - just from the chemist - it is cheaper than alot of the creams because we use so much and less sticky than vaseline.
-I avoid soaps as they do tend to dry out the skin.
-Also gets worse if he has some foods so keep an eye on that too.

Good luck...fingers crossed they both grow out of it.

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