egzema?

Maddy'sMommy wrote: Hi, I am new here. I posted the survey on the introduction already so I won't go into another intro. I just wanted to see if anyone else has a baby or child with egzema? My 10 month old daughter has had it pretty bad since she was about 4 months old. It comes and goes, but lately it is not going. The spot that just won't go away is on her cheek. I have all those presciption creams from the doctor and I constantly put lotion on her. Any suggestions?? She is also starting to strach it and makes it bleed. I don't want her to get a scar or anything. Thanks.

C&K*s Mommie replied: Welcome!

Our girls do not have eczema, sorry I am not help. But I am curious if it is a recurring or a never going away spot, then what does her dermatologist have to say about it?? Is there something stronger that he can offer??

Jamison'smama replied: My daughter has eczema--it can get bad at times. When she was an infant, the best thing we could do was to use Cetaphil cream or Aquafor on her right out of the bathtub--never could use perfumed lotion and we switched to Aveeno for her bath soap.

Try coating the spot with Aquafor several times a day--it seems to stay on better than just a moisturizer--

Have you tried a humidifier in her room?

Oh, and welcome

Maddy'sMommy replied: My daughter's doctor would not refer her to a dermotologist (atleast the last time I talked to her). She said the next step would be stronger creams which I don't want to do. The spot sometimes will go away, and then come back the same spot. She used to have another bad spot but it has not flared up in a while. It was on her arm and I think since she has been wearing long sleeves it has healed good.

Maddy'sMommy replied: I do use only Aveeno and I have used Aquapor a little, I will try putting it on more. I have not thought to put a humidifier in there, that is a great idea. Has your daughter's egzema gotten better with age? Did you ever use the presciption creams with her? Outside of here I have never talked to anyone who child or baby also has egzema although I read it is common.

MyBrownEyedBoy replied:
My son has eczema, his has faded with age, but he still has flares. Mostly heat dependent, but sometimes other things will trigger it. I agree with Jamison'smama to try more aquaphor and a humidifier. Also, you may not want to try any stronger creams. I have heard that some of the higher dose steroid creams can cause dark spots on the skin after prolonged use.

fashionmumofboys replied: to PC.

Sorry, you are going through this with your daughter.

I'm no help here, as my boys don't have ecezema, but just wanted to offer

Hopefully, it will disappear in time.

GL!

CantWait replied: My 10 year old son has had it since he was an infant. The doctor prescribed (geez I just drew a blank, sorry I'll get back to you with the name of it--it was a stronger cream though, but it was the only thing that worked.) He would scratch at his arms, ears, and face to the point where it would bleed, the skin would crack, and puss TMI, but his was and is starting to get really bad.

Also don't use any perfumed creams, or baby creams...these can actually make it worse. What I find works well for my youngest sons skin is Vaseline Creamy (it's a thicker cream that comes in a jar, and it's inexpensive.)

MM'sMama replied: Hello and welcome first off

Second my son had is pretty bad when he was younger we don't really have trouble with it now. He had this one spot on his left cheek that I had a LOT of trouble with I tired all the presciptions my doc. gave us and a TON of just reg. over the counter stuff. When I used to put all of those one he would cry and cry and cry (I'm asuming it stung). What I found worked best was the Berts Bees products. Soothed and really helped it. I hope that helps let us know and good luck.

Jamison'smama replied:
Her body eczema is better---occasional outbreaks behind her knees, and on her torso but it is better than when she was an infant. Her face is still bad especially during the winter. She is triggered by dry skin and some foods. What my docor has us do is to use Elidel on her face daily during the winter and when we see some eczema starting we up it to twice a day and Aquafor between. If it flares up (it usually does) we use some 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day sparingly and cover it with Aquafor to keep it on there better. It usually takes care of it. We have a prescription for stronger cortisone cream when needed--about once a month I would guess.

Celestrina replied: My best reccomendation is to see a dermatologist. If you need a letter from your pediatrician tell him/her you just want to see what they say. From my experience the specialist will simply have a better understanding of the condition and how to treat it.

kimberley replied: welcome to pc

my 7yo son has had eczema since a yr old. i highly suggest you take your dd to an allergist. we didn't want to do it at first because it is a bit invasive at a young age but i wish we had. it would have saved our son years of suffering

we did elimination diets for 2yrs, we've used every cream under the sun (prescription and not), got stronger antihistamines etc etc. the humidifier is a must and limited time in the water and tons of cream afterwards. if you ever want to talk, just PM me. pls be careful with the steroid creams. extended use can cause problems.

CantWait replied: Cortizon cream, that was the word I was looking for... It's very harsh on the skin if you use it constantly, and can even discolour it if the skin has a colour pigmant to it, but it works well.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I've tried it all, but discovered that Aquaphor and Eucerin lotions work best for my son. We also use Elidel on his face if it gets really bad, but I personally would watch out for any stronger prescription creams. Like Kimberely said, my next step would be to probably take my child to an allergist. My ped suggested this when my son was younger, but fortunately the problem sorta cleared on it's own. I still use a humidifer in his room, only use mild soaps for both baths and washing his clothes, and I rub him down with a ton of Eucerin lotion right after his baths.

Good luck and welcome!

Maddy'sMommy replied: Thank you all for the advice and tips. I will try the aquaphor and a humidifier. I didn't know I could take her to an allergist so young?? I do know that egzema is a sign of allergies and even ashma later on, so it is probably a good idea to take her. I definitly try to stay away from the strong creams, but sometimes it is the only thing that works. Thanks to all of you again!!!

A&A'smommy replied: My daughter has excema but not very bad have you taken yours to see a dermatologist? They could probably do something for her and give you some more information on it!!

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