My 5 mos. baby has eczema... What medicine would you prescribe? Did it work for you?
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Eucerine is good but in a clinical double blind study Renew lotion was proven 5 times better after 14 days in skin hydration 7 times better in moisture retention.
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My sister says that oatmeal works for Eczema.  Alveeno makes a soap with oatmeal in it.  Target has a store brand Alveeno product out there.
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Acupuncture works wonders!  I was really sceptical a few years ago until I saw what it did for my sisters Eczema. (skin condition).  She had tried EVERYTHING and nothing worked, until she had acupuncture.  The stuff literally disappeared.  I was so amazed!  Then I went in for stress and swear by it!  There is definately something to be said for it.  I think you can go in for everything, depends on what you have.
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You might find this interesting:\n\nhttp://www.dundee.ac.uk/pressreleases/prmar06/eczema.html
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Doctors say there is no cure for it. There are creams and ointments to help control eczema, such as Fluocinonide, which is an ointment consisting of White Petrolatum, Castor Oil and Sorbitan Sesquioleate. I find this to be very helpful. If you don't have a prescribed medication, I would suggest that you apply petroleum jelly to help keep the area from drying out.
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My daughter has suffered with eczema since she was born.  The doctor recommended Eucerin cream in the jar for her.  That worked very well.  As far as something that you can use, you could try the Oil of Olay cream that you use just before you get out of the shower.  You rub it on and then rinse it off and pat your skiin dry.  It works very well.  Or you could use one of those spray on oil mists that you spray on in the shower, rinse off lightly and then pat your skin dry.  Eucerin also has a cream in a pump bottle that works well and doesn't leave your skin too greasy feeling.  My daughter has been lucky enough to have outgrown most of her eczema problems, which the doctors said she would probably do.  But I know that the Eucerin cream in the jar was about the only thing that gave her relief.  Good Luck.
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I found that the best stuff that worked on both my kids (3years, 3Months) and myself is Cetaphil lotion.  It works wonders.  My sons both have patches on legs and back and mine is on my left cheek.  Also, don't use regular soaps!  There are special ones that are found at babies R us that work great.  If my sons are having a particularly bad case, I avoid soap and just wash them in plain water for a couple of days.
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My daughter and myself have eczema. I have it just briefly on occasion, a spot here and there, but my daughter gets it in a really bad way. One winter, her hands got so chapped from the eczema that they were a bright, bright red on both top and bottom. We have found that Aveeno oatmeal baths work wonders during the winter, especially for prevention. We use it at least once a week in the bathtub during the winter months. Also, I use Aveeno lotion on her entire body from head to toe at least once a week. I use Eucerine (not sure about spelling) lotion on problem areas such as her face, hands, and elbow areas. Since I started this regimen, we have not had any serious break-outs!\n\nGood luck to you!
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Here are two websites that offer natural remedies. I can't stand the steroid treatments. Best of luck to you.\nhttp://www.wellnessgarden.com/essential-oils.htm#eczema\n\nhttp://www.smartskincare.com/skincarebasics/donoharm.html
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Try a diaper rash cream. Thats what I use when I get irritated and it works. Desitin or it's generic is best.
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At 9 months old pretty much all the medication is labeled as "consult doctor first".  Not until after 2 should you really start following label directions without a doctor's advice.\n\nSo my advice would be make an appointment with her pediatrician for as early as you can today.\n\nOther than that keep her warm but not over bundled.  Use layers.  Offer her lots of liquids, extra juice and water.  Run a humidifier if you can.
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The meds are probly not the answer. Take a look at life style. Elimanate candy and juink food. Make sure he gets 3 balanced meals a day. Plenty of sleep, and of couse a little one on one parent time.
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A lotion called Renew it is made by a catalog company called melaluca. It cleared up eczema my son had for 2 weeks in 4 days.
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My eight year old has exzema. It sucks. For natural cures, try a baby oil bath. Just make sure to scrub the tub when you are done! Pat your skin down when you get out of the shower and always moisturize. See if your parents will take you to a dermatologist. They are fairly inexpensive ( no insurance) and well worth it. ANY good skin cream during the day just read the label....make sure it hays no alcohol. \nAveeno works really well for us. Good luck!!!
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Dermarest has a line of lotions on the market that are made to help skin problems like eczema. I've been using them for years and have been really happy with the results. I would not use this lotion on anyone under the age of 2 but for all others it may work wonders.
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As an eczema sufferer, what always works for me is AVEENO products. They are made with oatmeal and other itch-relieving ingredients. Also, ask your doctor about Hydrocortisone Cream with 1% Acid Mantle. They should know what you are talking about. It takes the itch out, and heals the rash, I have been using it for 17 years, and it works wonders. Do not itch it! It will spread, and could cause scarring.
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benadryl cream, or gel.\nworks very well on my kids. hope it works for you too.