My baby is having Eczema..Please help.?

Question

My baby is having Eczema,It started with the cheeks,near elbows and near knees.While I was applying(as suggested by pediatrician),it didn't get better on face,rather the around eyes also I could see its effect.Since the part is very itchy,he continues to rub it,which made his eyes to be swollen..

When I took him to the doc,she said,it might be Eczema and some allergic reaction in eyes,and she prescribed Optivar 0.05% drops.I used it for 2 days and it didn't get much better,but the itchiness controlled.I took him to the doc again today,she said,its nothing to do with allergic stuff,it is Eczema only,since its near eyes also,my baby is continuously rubbing,and the eyes are swollen.She confirmed that its not pink eye.

Now she had asked us to use the Cultivate 0.05% ointment and also asked us to give Children's bendryl so that itchyness will be controlled and the ointment also should take care of Eczema.

She also asked us to book the appointment with dermatologist to make sure he is ok,since its the long weekend this weekend,I might get the dermatologist appt next week.Till that time,doc asked me to use this,she said,it will take care of Eczema and itchiness,thus swelling also will be gone.

I read on the net that Cultivate is a steroid cream,not sure if i can use for babies.Mine is 13 months..I am really worried...Pls..pls..help me Moms...

Thanks

Answer 1

I have twins sons that also have Eczema. My doc told me to use all the same stuff and it didn't work. She also told me to stop using cheap soap and lotions, and to use something like baby Aveeno (or another all natural product). Using the soap and lotion has worked wonders. I would put lotion on every time I changed their diapers, and now they only get a few spots here and there.

Answer 2

I had the same problem for months. I now have it under control. My dr. said to use hydrocortizone cream 1 % 2 times a day on the rough areas. Then I started only using baby aveno wash, and baby aveno moisturizing cream not the lotion. These are both formulated to help with eczema. It says right an the bottle. These have been working wonders and now it's gone! All, the johnson's baby lotions and other stuff with fragrances would dry out his skin and make it worse.

Answer 3

My 12-month-old also has eczema, usually on his lower legs and face.  We've had good luck with over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% ointment on his body, although when the pediatrician recommended it she advised not to put it on his face.

I agree with the prior poster's comments about the soap and lotion. Our Dr. also recommended Aveeno but it made things worse for our son and the only thing that ended up working was Johnson's baby shampoo so we use that both as a shampoo and a bath soap.

With eczema I guess it's all about moisture, moisture, moisture.  Keep his skin as moisturized as possible once you find a lotion that works.  It took us several tries - Johnson's, Aveeno, Cetaphil, Aquaphor...and the moisture cream that ended up working best for us was Aquaphilic. They had it behind the counter at the pharmacy for some reason, but we didn't need a prescription.

Good luck!  You and your son are not alone.

Answer 4

my son also has eczema and on ocassion, we have to use a steriod cream. mild steriod creams such as the ones you were prescribed for him are safe for toddlers and babies. the creams should not be applied often throughout the day, as youc an apply lotion. you should apply the steriod cream first and wait a while (15-20mins, if you can) before applying lotion. remember not to apply the steriod cream when the skin is broken and/or angry. and when you apply, this is a helpful guide for 1-2 year olds (i worked in pediatrics for a few years):

face & neck: 1 fingertip

one arm plus hand: 1.5 fingertips

one leg plus foot: 2 fingertips

front torso: 2 fingertips

back torso and buttocks: 3 fingertips

becaus you never want to use too much steriod cream. remember to keep his nails short and clean. i have found using lotions such as aquafor, eucerin cream, and aveeno body wash was helpful. use natural, mild, unscented soaps and lotions. don't soap him up first and then let him sit in soapy water during a bath. pat him dry, don't rub.

those creams are safe for your son, just use moderate amounts. most children grow out of eczema. good luck with your son! :)

Answer 5

Elcon is great! it is a prescription and I had to use it on all 3 kids. Now my grand baby uses it. It is a steriod so you only use a small amount, but it works.

Answer 6

my 10 month old has had eczema since 2 months old ( his outbreaks were sever )  and we tryed almost every cream  with no results till we tryed Spectro kids Eczema wash  and the Spectro kids Eczema cream and it has cleared most of it up the only place that has now is behind his one ear.  The spectro worked better than the pecription the doctor gave us.

Answer 7

some lotions can be irritating to the skin which when it comes in contact to the skin can trigger flare ups, especially to baby's skin.

all you need is an all natural skin care moisturizer that will help moisturize the skin all day and night, protecting it from any damage and irritants as well as can promote skin healing.

let baby try to not to scratch the infected area by putting on mittens even if itching unbearable. keep the skin hydrated by drinking lots of water. have proper diet to boost immune system in fighting the disease. try not to wear rough and scratchy clothes and make sure that clothing is not tight. try to avoid skin irritants and perfumed skin care. make sure the foods you eat are considered healthy. watch out diet. do not do things that can easily make you sweat.

visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for skin care tips.

Answer 8

I've just managed to get my 8 month olds eczema under control the last 2 or 3 months.  I've been using Spectro Eczema wash for kids and the Spectro Eczema cream for kids (my pediatrician said these were okay for babies).  She also gave me a very small prescription for 1% hydrocortison cream (a steroid) that I am to use sparingly over the reddest spots only.  My baby's skin would crack and bleed it was terrible.  I only dress him in 100% cotton clothing, crib sheets, blankets as well. I keep him as cool as possible.  The last 2 months we've had some redness behind the knees, inside the elbows but that was all.  I cream him up good after every bath every night.  My husband gave him a bath and put him to bed for me last week (not a usual thing in our household) and the next morning he was super red - my husband didn't know about slathering him up with the Spectro Creams (these are non steroidal).  By the end of the day we had him back on track.  Good luck I know its a tough one to stay on top of.  I'm sorry to hear about the eye swelling - poor baby. Hope he's feeling better very soon.