Eczema Treatment Care

Question by quiet_hands: Infant Eczema – Why shouldn’t I use Vaseline? What should I use? What are the side effects of hydro cortisone?
My one-month-old has Eczema on her cheeks and our doctor told us to use Vaseline on it. I was liberally applying Vaseline after every feeding (every 3-4 hours), but it doesn’t seem to be getting better, in fact, it’s spreading to her forehead. I just looked up Eczema in “What To Expect The First Year” and it says that I shouldn’t use Vaseline to treat her Eczema, so now I don’t know what to do.

I just want to know if anyone knows why Vaseline isn’t recommended?

What I could possibly use for her face to control her breakouts?

What side effects have you experienced of hydro cortisone use? Hydro cortisone is our last option, we don’t want to give her something with steroids in it unless we absolutely have to.
FYI – The doctor did tell us to use hydro cortisone if the Vaseline didn’t work. Thank you for your concern.

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Answer by * Princess Aimee’s Mummy *
vaseline doesnt do much to be honest so it beats me why your doctor would recommend it. when my brother had eczma as a baby my mum used sodocreme on him and it worked really well. when it came back i think he was prescribed something at the doctors, im not sure what it was called but perhaps go to your nearest pharmacy and see what they could recommend then ask your doctor for a prescription form for it.

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Question by Sam: Does anyone has eczema at the side of the mouth area?
I have redness and dryness at the side of my mouth and chin area, I’ve been dealing this problem since 6 years ago. It comes back on and off. I’ve stopped using steroid on my mouth area for the past 2 years. Recently the problem has come back and it’s really red and painful. I’ve tried to moisturize daily but it’s still red. Am I doomed to use back steroid cream? Does anyone has similiar problem like this? How do you deal with it? I’m really depressed.

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Answer by Penguinn babyyy:)
i hav the same problem!!!! i use the cream: TRIAMCINOLONE. it works WONDERS

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I have been prescribed the moisteriser DoubleBase to use on myface,it seems to work however certain patches of Eczema keep coming up, meaning i have to use the Hydrocotisone frequently.

I’ve used it for about 2 months now and im worrying about the side effects. Are there any alternatives???

Thanks!

I have been told by My Dr that something I have been in contact with has produced this horrible rash. I have wracked my brains as to what I have been in contact with! Dr has given me Canesten Hydrocortisone which just made it irritate, then Daktacort ointment which didn’t work, still irritates like hell. I am using Oilatum Emollient cream and wash He did say it could be coming from within meaning a virus in my body. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this the itching is driving me mad and I look like i’ve been in a fight, its also at the sides of my nose at the very top. Any ideas please.