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Eczema. Any advice please!

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sunny22 · 30/06/2014 23:27

HI My daughter has bad Eczema on her legs and arms. I took her to the doctors today and she's been prescribed Aveeno moistrising cream. But found later not recommended! What is the best natural cream to use. Any advice please!

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Nospringflower · 30/06/2014 23:30

We really liked Aveeno - why is it not recommended?

BerylStreep · 30/06/2014 23:34

Oh, we use Aveeno. Didn't know it wasn't recommended.

My GP suggests cutting out wheat for Eczema. Apparently there are studies which have made a very strong link, however better to speak to your own GP before making any changes to diet.

BerylStreep · 30/06/2014 23:34

We also use Protopic.

sunny22 · 30/06/2014 23:36

Thank you for replies!

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this advices against Aveeno

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InNeedOfPerspective · 30/06/2014 23:36

We used aveeno when dd was younger, and it worked brilliantly, but it doesn't seem to work any more. I find you have to keep changing.

sunny22 · 30/06/2014 23:37

www.nochemicalcosmetics.com/2011/aveeno-daily-moisturising-lotion/

Says not good as chemicals work against moisture.

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Pobblewhohasnotoes · 01/07/2014 14:16

We use steroids and diprobase from the dermatologist. Tried Aveeno but it did nothing for the redness and inflammation, which is what the steroids treat.

Nospringflower · 01/07/2014 15:04

Agree need steroids to get rid of the eczema and then emollients to try and prevent it. Aveeno worked for us but we were advised to try a range and see what was best. GP has recently changed prescription to oilatum as aveeno is too dear.

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