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Can anyone recommend a good suncream for little ones with eczema?

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Joanna9 · 22/04/2007 17:31

This is a question on behalf of my friend who does not use the internet. Her 2 girls are 4 years and 13 weeks - both have eczema and she mentioned she has never found a sun protection that doesn't make the eczema worse. She has tried various sensitive creams form the high street. I just had a quick search on the net for her and saw a green people sun lotion but thought I'd see if anyone out there has this problem and can recommend a lotion? Thanks

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Millarkie · 22/04/2007 17:33

We've used one of the Banana Boat range and been ok.

Pixiefish · 22/04/2007 17:45

My dermatologist told me to just use an ordinary one but only SPF 25 as anything any higher would be thicker and block pores. I keep dd (3) covered as much as I can so I don't have to put cream on

Also the 13 week old shouldn't be in the sun so doesn't need sun cream

frenchleave · 22/04/2007 17:56

Avene is a French brand which is supposedly good for eczema (Avene is a spa town whose waters are used to treat it), \link{http://www.garden.co.uk/acatalog/THE_GARDEN_PHARMACY__Avene_330.html\available here. There is a specific sunscreen for children.

frenchleave · 22/04/2007 17:56

Avene is a French brand which is supposedly good for eczema (Avene is a spa town whose waters are used to treat it), available here . There is a specific sunscreen for children.

Jacanne · 22/04/2007 18:00

We use E45 suncream - quite a high factor and a bit pricey but it doesn't irritate their skin.

Joanna9 · 22/04/2007 19:07

thanks for the advice! i shall pass on to my friend

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