just heard this from a pharmacist. My dd is 9 months and has been prescribed emovate for elbows and knees and 1% hydrocortison for neck for 2 weeks, then this is intended to be reduced in potency until she is weaned off the steriods completely.
when i questions the legth of treatment, the Peadiactric dermatologist we saw says that this is to ensure that inflamation under the skin is dealt with properly not just the surface appearance.
after this period it is inteneded that we just moisturise moisturise moisturise, and try to keep on top of the excema.
i was worried about skin thinning, but now a pharamacist says that use of steriods that can be absorbed into the bloddstream can have a knock on effect to supress the production of chemicals needed t o ensure propoer growth???
anyone else been through this course of treatment. does it make sense to use the steriods for so long?
my husband used them as a child for his excema and is 6'4". Can't help but worry though. i just want to increase her quality of life, because before i started this treatment she never slept for more than 1 hour (always scratching) at a time, and i feel this is more likely to effect poor growth and development than anything else.