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Face cream for child with eczema

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:26

DD (7) has very dry eczema prone skin on most of her body. Her face doesn't have red/itchy eczema as such, and I don't usually put anything on it at all, but in this weather it has become v dry. Especially under her eyes - it's so dry it flakes, poor thing.

We use epaderm on her body but it seems too greasy for face - any recommendations? Nothing with perfumes or essential oils

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LoniceraJaponica · 30/12/2017 09:27

Joining this thread for advice as well. DD has suddenly got some horrendous eczema round one of her eyes. OTC remedies don't seem to work.

SandysMam · 30/12/2017 09:27

No experience myself but reading everywhere about the Child’s Farm range being amazing. Not sure if it is or just a very successful PR campaign but it’s quite cheap so may be worth a try?

TeddyIsaHe · 30/12/2017 09:31

Yes to Child’s Farm, I have hideous psoriasis including my face and this stuff works amazingly. Really gentle and moisturising and does help the soreness associated with exzema and psoriasis.

TeddyIsaHe · 30/12/2017 09:31

Eczema*

adagio · 30/12/2017 09:32

I’ve had success with la Roche posey cicaplast repair on my kids who are 4yo and 18months old, both with eczema but I don’t want to use hydrocortisone on the face unless totally unavoidable. I also found epaderm a bit much for on the face although it isn’t as bad if you use a small amount and rub in really well.

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:32

That's interesting Sandy - I've just been given a free bottle of Child's Farm hair wash, we tried it and she didn't react. It says it's ok for eczema but I am cynical about things like that as it's highly fragranced - if it was really meant for eczema why would they put perfume in it?? Anyway would be interested to know if anyone with eczema has used it...

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:33

Xposted, thanks Teddy

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Appleandcinnamon · 30/12/2017 09:33

Child’s farm is good or aveeno or weleda

Cakescakescakes · 30/12/2017 09:34

I use Aveeno lotion (the one in the big pump
bottle - not the thicker cream) on my son’s face. We also use Epaderm for his body. His face gets very dry at this time of year so I use the Aveeno morning and night. It absorbs super fast and is fragrance free etc. Made with oats so very hydrating.

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:35

And thanks adagio. I've heard good things about La roche posey but never tried it. I agree about avoiding steroid on the face, especially around eyes, as the skin is so thin there already. She just needs a good moisturiser I think

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Cakescakescakes · 30/12/2017 09:35

I also use it as my own body moisturiser so it lives in the bathroom and means fewer bottles kicking about.

Vitalogy · 30/12/2017 09:35

Almond oil.

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:36

Ah yes aveeno. I'd forgotten about that one! Isn't strong enough for her body but may well work on face

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:37

Cakes, are there 2 sorts of aveeno or did I imagine that? A green one and a blue one? Which do you use?

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SueGeneris · 30/12/2017 09:38

My 3 yo DS has dry skin across his nose/under his eyes in this weather. He doesn't have eczema as such, I don't think, although suffers bouts of dry skin in different places and we had to use hydrocortisone cream on his thumb for ages. Anyhow, in a hurry a couple of weeks ago I thought I'd just dot a bit of my Aldi face moisturiser on the dry skin on his face, which has worked very well and caused no issues.

Cakescakescakes · 30/12/2017 09:38

Yes there are two. We use the green one. I’ll look for a link. It absorbs so quickly and leaves no shine etc. Sounds similar to us in that it isn’t moisturising enough for his body but works a treat on his face.

Cakescakescakes · 30/12/2017 09:41

The one with blue writing is a bit more intensive I think but doesn’t absorb as quickly I found so not as great for use on the face.

MaggieMay23 · 30/12/2017 09:42

elenasnaturecollection.co.uk/ I've been using this and it's made for eczema and psoriasis sufferers. There's a fact sheet for your gp etc

IggyAce · 30/12/2017 09:42

My DD uses Aveeno on her face and cleanses with coconut oil.

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christmastreewithhairyfairy · 30/12/2017 09:44

Thanks so much, I will check it out, and the Aldi moisturiser (I love Aldi). Loads of great tips, thanks everyone! Xmas Smile

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LoniceraJaponica · 30/12/2017 09:46

Maggie is the Elenas Nature only available online? I need something today.

fufulina · 30/12/2017 09:46

The only cream I can use on my eczema prone face is aqueous cream. Anything else gives me a terrible reaction.

hugoagogo · 30/12/2017 09:53

Epederm cream or just use a little bit of the ointment.

Thingvellir · 30/12/2017 09:56

Another vote for Aveeno, however I've also been watching the hype for Child farm and for £3.99 a bottle will be giving that a go.

Aveeno is affordable, but also often on a 3 for 2 at boots so I stick up when I can. Have to slather DD two times a day.