Eczema Treatment Care

My child has had dry, bumpy skin since he was a child that won’t go away. I use nonallergenic detergent, and that helps slightly. We’ve moved twice, so I’m pretty sure that it’s not environmental. Other symptoms that make the dermatologist think it’s excema, are peeling, cracking skin on his palms and soles of feet when he spends any time at all in a pool. We limit baths and have used many lotions with little change. He also has a tendency to be extremely hot natured. Ten minutes of exercise and he is drenched with sweat. I can’t help to think this must be related somehow. Any advice?

Question by Katie P: HELP! i have eczema which makes my skin dry. when i put on make-up it cracks or flakes make up tips for that?
I have had eczema since i was born. it sucks. my skin flakes off revealing any unwanted flaws and it looks disgusting. any good make up tips please?

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Answer by ashley
Uh.
Moisturizer?
Exfoliators?

You cannot cake makeup onto dry flaking skin. You need to help treat the flakes before applying makeup.

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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.

Question by JaSoN*S MoMMy: Does my baby has eczema or just dry 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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Answer by Pedsgurl
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!

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I’ve heard that if you use corticosteroid cream on your skin for eczema, you shouldn’t expose the skin to sunlight/daylight. Is this true? Two people now have told me to only use corticosteroid cream at night to avoid light exposure. Any insights here?