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.

Best answer:

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 X L: eczema and Vaseline for my 3 months old?
I went to the pediatrician today and he told me my 3 months old baby has eczema(very mild) and I should put a lot of lotion on her face to keep it moisturized. However,I read that “What to expect the first Year” and the book said I should avoid Vaseline.

What do you think?

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Answer by In Love*
i never used Vaseline i just used lotion. i used baby lotion and when my daughter got older i started using creams with hydro-cortisone if she got too itchy but i mainly still use lotion. i also avoid using scented detergent and i don’t use fabric softener

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