Eczema Treatment Care

Question by aiccata: Switching to formula for a little while, not sure if infant is having a reaction? Any advice?
I have been breastfeeding my 11 month old since birth. Recently, I’ve had to go on 2 medications, a very potent steroid for eczema and a blood thinner for a clotting prob. I am not comfortable giving my infant my breastmilk while on the medications. I hope to be off of them in about 4 weeks and then start up breastfeeding again. I have frozen over 2 gallons of medication free breastmilk, but he refusing the breastmilk now. I tasted the milk and it tastes terrible, like metal, and a laleche consultant said that I have too much lactic acid in my milk and freezing the breastmilk makes the lactic acid taste come out more. He will take a bottle with formula so we know it’s not a nipple or a bottle issue. So here’s the question about formula, he started on formula 2 days ago and today he has had 2 bowel movements with softer stools (not watery though). And, he has never had diaper rash but is getting a slight rash now. Do you think he is sensitive to the formula? Should I switch him to another brand/soy based or should I wait and give it some more time for adjustment? I spoke to our pediatrician before the switch and he gave me samples of similac advance so that’s what I’ve been giving him. The doc said that I should not give him cow’s milk yet until at least a year. My son is on the smaller side, he’s in the 25th percentile for weight and 15th percentile for height. Also, he does have eczema, like me and his big bro, but it’s under control right now. He has had some awful breakouts in the past but I switched soaps and that did the trick. But, when I was a baby I was allergic to dairy and soy so it runs in the family. Btw, he is eating solids and has had no negative reactions. As far as dairy goes, he’s already had cubed cheeses and yo baby yogurt with no issues. Thanks for any advice. I will calling the doc tomorrow but wanted to see if anyone had some thoughts. Please no judgement!!! I asked about formula a little while ago and some were critical towards me giving my son formula. I didn’t realize what a sensitive topic this was, and I guess I should of been more detailed with my first question. But, I was told that formula has no nutritional value and that doesn’t make any sense? Most mom’s do what’s best for their baby given their situation so let’s all play nice please
When he had his bm’s I was holding him so I changed him immediately. And I used diaper cream on him as well.

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Answer by steve
yes i agree–you do what you have to do.

ok so i think you have to be careful about the formula. my baby is also sensitive and i give her breast milk as well as similac advance HA. HA (hypoallergenic)is the key here. as you know, formula is not perfect so it will take some getting used to. i think you should give this formula a try for a bit longer. he needs to adjust to it. and then hopefully you can start breast milk again if and when you stop the meds.

also, my baby also had eczema and we use physiogel. im in south africa, so im not sure if its called physiogel in the US but im sure its sold there and it happens to work really well. maybe you could ask a pharmacist about it.

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Question by Poppy I LOVE YOU MJ RIP <3: whats causing my allergic reaction? stress or diet? eczema, spots, itching…its getting worse!?
okay i don’t know what it is but its getting worse. it started about a month or two ago,
it started off with eczema, but now ive got spots on my face and the eczema is getting worse

okay i do realize it COULD be because of my stress – ive been under immense pressure due to exams (gcses) , but ive calmed down as they are over, it was really bad because ive never been under that much pressure in my live. but why am i still getting itching and spots and stuff?

but i was wondering -
could it be my diet? i have kind of started eating new things, but they re all healthy changes.

heres what i have on an average day:
breakfast – bio pot yogurt with chopped banana
lunch – sandwich (Philadelphia and lettuce)
dinner – whatever my mum makes (never been a problem)
i do have about 2 cups of herbal tea.

okay, now i want to know whether its my eating or my stress?
please help me!
xxx

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Answer by northernMN-15
It is most likely from your stress..
I have eczema too, and I use a cream for it called: triamcinolone 0.1% cream, it’s generic for Kenalog 0.1% cream. Anyway its a prescription from my doctor.. Another thing that helps is benedryl..It makes you drowsy but also helps with the itchyness…
Get some of the cream for it and try to apply it before you scratch it into a sore..
avoid scratching your eczema if you can.
good luck!

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