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My three and half year boy has really bad excema. I have been to the doctor and have been given a cream. It helps a bit. But i wondering does anyone know of anything that really helps. Any tips or creams that you think work well would be great. Thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Any ideas what causes it? I mean an allergy of some kind, something like eggs or dairy (dairy is responsible for a lot of eczema). Make sure no one smokes around him. Plain old aqueous cream is very good for hydrating the skin and chucking on when he feels itchy. In the summer get him exposed to the sun (during safe times as this will help cure it). Hydrocortisone is often not particularly helpful so elimate a few possible allergens and see if that helps him.
I had eczema as a child and even as an adult in times of stress I break out. I used to smother myself in e45 and all those over the counter remedies which would moisturise it but never actually solved the problem.
The only thing that has really helped me is 1% hydrocortisone cream (which is usually prescription only), I could feel this starting to heal me within a couple of days!
However it is a steroid cream and it thins the skin so apply it very sparingly!
The only thing that has really helped me is 1% hydrocortisone cream (which is usually prescription only), I could feel this starting to heal me within a couple of days!
However it is a steroid cream and it thins the skin so apply it very sparingly!
For a more natural remedy, try Evening Primrose Oil. Both my boys had excema when really little and it helped them. You can put it directly onto the skin (prick the capsule and squeeze) for small areas, or try a (small) spoonful orally if he'll take it. You could squeeze the capsules onto or into his food - preferably not hot food. It's not harmful and may be beneficial in other ways. My younger son would occasionally have tummy upsets after a few days taking it.
Twice a day but very sparingly. Try only to rub it into the affected area and not the surrounding area and wash your hands afterwards.
in saying that, when i had it first, i was a youngster and i used to just slap it on and then rub the excess off on my arm or leg and i never had any adverse effects!
in saying that, when i had it first, i was a youngster and i used to just slap it on and then rub the excess off on my arm or leg and i never had any adverse effects!
The very best cream EVER is called
Aloe Propolis creme and this is the best web site to get it. Its 100% natural and cured my 2 daughters of ezcema and dermatitis. Its realy realy good - def worth trying. We tried all the usual stuff including steroid cream which i dont like using.
www.aloeverasupplier.co.uk
Aloe Propolis creme and this is the best web site to get it. Its 100% natural and cured my 2 daughters of ezcema and dermatitis. Its realy realy good - def worth trying. We tried all the usual stuff including steroid cream which i dont like using.
www.aloeverasupplier.co.uk
dont worry about the thinning of the skin, use the prescribed amount, children with excema do have thickening of the skin as a result of excema. if you use a moisturiser like dermol, then apply the steroid cream, unless he is scratching it should reduce.
If he is scratching it then its worth asking for some tubi-fast bandages to apply over the top which will eliminate the excema, you have to be regimented though, do it when you have to do it, and you will see results.
If he is scratching it then its worth asking for some tubi-fast bandages to apply over the top which will eliminate the excema, you have to be regimented though, do it when you have to do it, and you will see results.
My daughter had eczema as a baby and we used emulsifying ointment, e45 and hydrocortisone cream. The hydrocortisone actually scarred her a little as it thins the skin and as my daughter has olive skin she ended up with white patches on her face. We also used surcare to wash her clothes and oilatum in the bath too which is quite good. She is 13 and is pretty much clear of it apart from when she eats ice-cream.
my grandson sees a skin specialist at the hospital and one of the things he says not to do is give a child a bath every day, they only need one a week and if possible give them a shower instead, if you havent got a shower and they have to have a bath try not to let them sit down in the bath and only wash with water no soap or anything like that
Hi Lauralane
My grandaughter then aged 3 suffered with Excema really bad very weepy and really sore in the joints, we used all the creams and bath oils that did help but never cleared it up. We then went on holiday to Gran Canaria for two weeks and when we came back it was completely cleared up. Dont know if you have had a hot holiday yet and i am not saying it would work but i was amazed and so pleased because it wasnt nice to see her suffer.
My grandaughter then aged 3 suffered with Excema really bad very weepy and really sore in the joints, we used all the creams and bath oils that did help but never cleared it up. We then went on holiday to Gran Canaria for two weeks and when we came back it was completely cleared up. Dont know if you have had a hot holiday yet and i am not saying it would work but i was amazed and so pleased because it wasnt nice to see her suffer.