Aug
31
2010
Does my baby has eczema or just dry skin?
Posted by: Alan in eczema treatment, tags: Baby, Eczema, Just, Skin
How do I know if my baby has eczema and not just dry skin? He’s been breaking out in little patches on his upper arm, and the top of his feet right at the bottom of his leg. I have told the DR. and also my husband has it, but very mildly. I have got eczema cream that doesn’t seem to do much more than his regular aquaphore cream.
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August 31st, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Eczema is very persistent and will come back repeatedly after it occurs. Eczema is itchy so kids tend to scratch, especially in their sleep. Eczema is often worse after bath time or when baby has been sweating. Have you tryin Eucerin Calming cream? It’s worked wonders on patients I’ve had. If that doesn’t help, you may need to try prescription topical steroids.
Good luck!
August 31st, 2010 at 8:04 pm
My 3 m/o was having some skin issues and the pediatrician suggested Hydrocortisone 1/2% cream (which was really hard to find since it is such a small strength). I put it on for 2 nights right before she went to bed and after 2 applications her skin was much improved.
I would call and speak with the physicians nurse to see if this is something they would recommend BEFORE doing.
August 31st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
My husband has eczema and I have psoriasis…our baby developed some dry skin patches and the doctor told us to only use unscented soaps, laundry detergent, lotions, etc. Also to use Cetaphil lotion and Dove unscented bar soap rather than the baby stuff. We apply the lotion every night and her skin has gotten better…they suggested hydrocortizone if it didn’t get better but we never used it.
August 31st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
yeh id probably take bubs to a doc as mine has exzma as well and they will give you some cream to put on it; its best just to take him to a doc…