Nov
19
2009
Atopic Eczema In 2 Year Old Boy, Any Experience With This?
Posted by: Alan in Atopic Eczema, tags: Atopic, Eczema, Experience, This, With, Year
My grandson (2) has Atopic Eczema. He has huge red blotches on his skin, especially his arms and legs, a little on his tummy and some on his neck. These itch a lot. In the heat he gets clamy and it seems to worsen a bit. Any suggestions about treatment? He lives in Scandinavia. They haven’t managed to get this cleared-uo. Could it be an allergy to food or something else? Do you have any suggestions for treatment? (They have been to doctors and homeopaths.) He is normal and active, so this doesn’t affect him in that way. Thanks.
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November 19th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
My friend had the same problem with her son. She took him off of dairy & his skin cleared up in a few weeks.
Atopic eczema is usually caused by inhaled or ingested allergins, such as foods, pollen, dust or animal dander. Some experts indicate that intestinal dysbiosis (disruption of the normal bacterial flora of the gut with a disproportionately high concentration of unfriendly bacteria) can promote atopic eczema, as supplementation with probiotics has been shown to improve this condition.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
u cant cure exzema, i was born with it and i had it for about 23 years now, theres alot of things to get rid of it though, always stay in a coold place not hot because then it would be itchty, if you itch it would worsen, cut his nails so he wont damaged the skin, if you itch it would get worse and will spread as it happended to me, dont bath him in too much hot water in cool water after bathing put prefume free lotion on the skin it is very important to keep the skin moisturised or it would be dry and flakey and be more and the skin would be more itchy, there http://www.medicinenet.com/atopic_dermat… this site should help you answer most of your questions and good luck
November 20th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Treatment for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
There is no cure for eczema, but there are a number of ways to relieve it.
Topical steroids may be prescribed to reduce skin inflammation during an eczema flare-up. Topical steroids come in four strengths: mild, moderately potent, potent, and very potent. The strength of the steroid cream your doctor will prescribe depends on several factors, including the severity of the condition. (View list of topical steroids).
Systemic corticosteroids are sometimes prescribed in very severe cases and usually under the direction of a dermatologist. Oral prednisone and injected triamcinalone (Kenalog) are examples. Even stronger medications such as cyclosporine A (Neoral) are sometimes used in severe cases.
Topical immunomodulators are relatively new drugs available for use in treating atopic eczema. They include tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel). These medications are similar to those taken internally by patients who have received organ transplants. When applied to the skin, they may decrease inflammation without thinning the skin surface as a steroid cream might do.
Antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) and doxepin (Sinequan), may be prescribed to control itching. These medications, however, cause drowsiness and do not clear up the eczema. Antibiotics may be given if there is sign of bacterial infection.
Patients with severe eczema may benefit from phototherapy (light treatment) with ultraviolet A or B performed in the physician’s office.
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Self Care for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Patients with eczema have hyperirritable skin. Therefore, anything that dries or irritates the skin will be a problem.
The aims of home therapy are to decrease trigger factors, reduce itching, suppress inflammation, lubricate the skin, and alleviate anxiety.
Dermatologists generally recommend the following:
·Avoid rough, scratchy, tight clothing and woolens
·Avoid frequent use of soaps, hot water, and other cleansing procedures that tend to remove natural oil from the skin. Use a moisturizing soap such as Dove, Tone, Lever 2000, Eucerin, Aveeno, Basis, Alpha Keri, or Purpose, and recommended cleansers include Cetaphil and Aquanil.
·Bathe no more than once daily
·Washcloths and brushes should not be used while bathing
·After bathing, the skin should be patted dry (not rubbed) and then immediately (before it dries completely) covered with a thin film of moisturizer cream or ointment (not lotion) e.g. Aquaphor, Eucerin, Vaseline).
November 20th, 2009 at 5:42 am
my son has it he is 5 now i take him to the dermatologist they give him elidel
November 20th, 2009 at 8:18 am
I would get him started on Shaklee’s Optiflora. This two-product system includes Probiotic (Bifidus & Acidophilus…microflora) & Prebiotic (FOS…food source for microflora). Patented guaranteed delivery of 500 million microflora to intestines. It’s amazing how what’s going on inside us cause things to manifest themselves to the outside – like eczema.
Also, I would apply Small Wonder Creamy Baby Oil to the spots & I think you’ll see great results.
This has helped many other infants and children with this type of condition and they are truly natural.
For more info or questions, feel free to contact me.
Best Wishes