8 Month Old So Has Atopic Dermatitis (eczema) ???
Posted by: Alan in Atopic Eczema, tags: Atopic, Dermatitis, Eczema, Month
Last Thursday my son broke out with a pretty bad rash , there were a few spots on his face and his tummy but the majority of the rash was on his back. I took him to his doctor on Friday, and she said that she believes its Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema). She told me what types of soaps, and detergents and lotions to buy and sent me on my way.
When I got home I did some research, and found out that the out breaks are usually triggerd by something, (cat dander, food allergy, etc..)
Some time Friday night my son got the runs, and has had them for going on four days now, and his voice sounds really raspy, like if he had been sick, but he hasn’t been. Wich brings me to my question…
Do you think that my sons out break was caused by a food allergy? Since food allergies can cause you to get the runs, and could make you throat itchy and scratchy, or do you think that they are two different issues?
Any advise or tips on the situation would be great thank you.
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Did you feed him something new? I bet this is a food allergy. My 7 month old son has eczema really badly, and it’s food related. He’s allergic to milk, eggs, and all nuts. His eczema is much better when we keep him away from these things.
I think his two issues are both related to an allergy. Try to think of something new he may have had to eat, or it is possible that he has developed an allergy to something he’s already been having. My son’s allergist told us that ezcema in kids like that is almost always related to a food allergy.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Do you have pets? Are they super clean and kept out of the babies room?
Is your house really clean (we can get sick from our own houses if we are not VERY clean.)
It certainly could be food or contact allergy.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
This has worked brillantly for us – so worth a try.
Try taking probiotics (friendly bacteria) your health food shop will provide it. Get the refrigerated variety. Start with one capsule (break capsule open and mix with drink/milk) a day and then up to the maximum after a week or 2.
Best one we have found so far is Primadophilus Reuteri (same bacteria mother’s milk passes to baby) or Bifidus.
Your baby’s eczema may be a result of a leaky gut. My son’s skin is like new and you wouldnt know he has eczema, he is nearly 5 now. We have cat, dog and horses.
He started after 15mths, when I stopped breastfeeding.
Also use eco washing powders/liquids, shampoos etc
If using disposable nappies change to moltex eco or like. Disposable nappies were one culprit.
Being too clean can also cause allergy problems..normally nasty chemicals!
good luck
November 24th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Wow, this little guy is not having much fun, is he? The things that helped my son the most was getting all toxic cleaning products our of our home. My laundry product made the biggest difference, but everyone is different. When I researched, I found one company where I get all my supplements, personal care products, cleaning products, etc. (and now get paid for buying my own things). Please let me know if you think this might help. iamchanginglives@yahoo.com
November 25th, 2009 at 1:36 am
I found a good site with helpful tips and advice on kids eczema also good insight into children skincare.
They also have some interesting ultra-hypoallergenic products for kids with very sensitive skin or eczemahttp://www.exederm.com/kids-eczema.html
hope this helps
November 25th, 2009 at 8:33 am
http://www.kiwiproducts.co.nz/products/l… Try Lanolin oil it worked for me when I had Atopic Dermatitis.
November 25th, 2009 at 11:45 am
It needs to be attacked from all angles. For the skin if you want something natural, I would use Virgin Emu OIl. It keeps the skin real moist and will eliminate most of the itching and many times the rash also. I know because I used it because I will NOT use steroids that doctors prescribe.
It is inexpensive too. Here is the link.
Your child will feel relief and you will too.
November 25th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Theres a natural eczema product I used when my daughter was little- her flares went away in 3-4 months and now we deal with very small flares.
But you have to do the perfume free, dye free things and look at food.