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Eczema help needed

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Geordiebabe85 · 01/06/2023 10:23

Hi
LO (10 months) has always had dry skin. Recently it's got worse and GP said it was eczema (based on seeing a photo) and to use Oilatum in the bath and moisturise twice a day.
I'm not 100% convinced it's eczema because it's worst on his forearms, cheeks and eyebrows rather than the typical places you'd see eczema.

Anyway, I have a few questions which I'm hoping someone might be able to help with.

  1. Is it normal for it to be worse in the evening?
  2. Do I use Oilatum as a soap or just put it in the bath and use another soap? If I should use another soap which ones are best?
  3. Can anyone recommend a good suncream to use or are the regular ones ok?

Thank you!

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Geordiebabe85 · 03/06/2023 12:00

Wishing4sunshine · 01/06/2023 22:00

My LO has awful ezcema, she's just recently has two separate courses of steroid tablets and then three different steroid creams for use in different areas. She is only 3 bless her

Use the emolliant as a soap substitute and then after lightly towel drying apply the emolliant when slightly damp to lock in moisture.

Fresh pjs every night. During bad flare ups we have a pj top wit mittens to limit the damage from scratching. Absolutely keep nail short as possible

Wash clothes inside out and hot temp to remove buildup of the creams. No fabric softener and nothing scented.

Contrary to what I previously believed snug fitting cotton clothing is recommended over loose so it doesn't rub on the skin or ruck up and irritate.

We have found child's farm to be ok for suncream but when we first start applying in the summer we do notice a decline in her skin and have to really be on top of it.

We find the emolliant to be slightly more soothing if refrigerated as well.

In terms of whether it's worse on the evening, I think sometimes this can be tiredness flaring it up, change in temp, ie it's been a warm day and is then chilly. Warm bath to cold bed can make it look worse. Also build up of emolliant and suncream through the day can make it worse. Everynight have a full flannel wash, if not bathing, and pat dry and reapply etc.

Hope some of these tips from everyone help.

Great tips there, thank you!

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Geordiebabe85 · 03/06/2023 12:02

DippyBunBun · 02/06/2023 22:16

Sun sense suncream has been great for both of my kids with eczema but it can be trial and error.
Lots saying minimal baths.. our dermatologist actually told us to do daily baths but just quick 5 minutes and i found his skin was so much better for it! Controversial i know!

Thank you. I've only ever bathed him every few days but I might give every day a go and see if it helps. It'll certainly make him happy!

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Mumlife91 · 07/06/2023 09:23

I'm really struggling with my 11 week old baby with his eczema. Lots of you are saying Aveeno cream... can someone be more specific so I can try this for him. He's on 2nd type of eczema cream but I feel they make him worse. The backs of his knees are so raw, they look like they are getting infected 😔 x

Weegie91 · 07/06/2023 12:31

Mumlife91 · 07/06/2023 09:23

I'm really struggling with my 11 week old baby with his eczema. Lots of you are saying Aveeno cream... can someone be more specific so I can try this for him. He's on 2nd type of eczema cream but I feel they make him worse. The backs of his knees are so raw, they look like they are getting infected 😔 x

I would try Aveeno Baby soothing cream or if it's as bad as you say it is, Epaderm Ointment. Apply the Epaderm after his bath but don't totally dry him, leave his skin with a little moisture in it when applying!

Epaderm Ointment - 125g - Boots

Browse Epaderm Ointment - 125g. Available online today at Boots.

https://www.boots.com/epaderm-ointment-125g-10128339?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs-_-Health_Pharmacy-_-UK_Smart_Shopping_Health_Pharmacy_Google&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AQTzqYjnqQTC6AW3VDlN6xVmE4cmcMsADO1Le7e51yVNw1GSAr4m7BoCIUMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

TripleDaisySummer · 07/06/2023 12:44

Mumlife91 · 07/06/2023 09:23

I'm really struggling with my 11 week old baby with his eczema. Lots of you are saying Aveeno cream... can someone be more specific so I can try this for him. He's on 2nd type of eczema cream but I feel they make him worse. The backs of his knees are so raw, they look like they are getting infected 😔 x

If you are worried about infection take him back to GP.

https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/treatments-for-eczema/

https://eczema.org/wp-content/uploads/Emollients-Oct-18-1.pdf
This might be worth a read.

https://www.aveeno.co.uk/products/Cream - this was aveeno cream we found worked for DS but it was trail and error but does look like the baby cream Weegie91 suggested be better for baby under 3 months.

Also look at https://eczemaclothing.com/collections/0-2-years for possibly older baby -to stop scratching.

Oat baths - literally old tight and oats in and squeeze - might help.

But do go back to GP and if it gets really bad start asking for dermatologist referral - but it took ages to find a cream that helped DS.

Treatments for Eczema | National Eczema Society

Information about treatments for different types of eczema and different levels of eczema severity: topical treatments, wet wraps, phototherapy and oral treatments.

https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/treatments-for-eczema

CherryLingo · 08/06/2023 07:53

When my dc was little in took a while to fine the right cream for them. Once we found it - Aveeno - the whole area cleared up like magic!

Keep looking for the right moisturiser for your child. I highly recommend Aveeno and have know many others who found it to work 'miracles'

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Geordiebabe85 · 08/06/2023 11:09

CherryLingo · 08/06/2023 07:53

When my dc was little in took a while to fine the right cream for them. Once we found it - Aveeno - the whole area cleared up like magic!

Keep looking for the right moisturiser for your child. I highly recommend Aveeno and have know many others who found it to work 'miracles'

Bought some yesterday so we'll see how we go! Thank you

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Mumlife91 · 12/06/2023 12:56

I want to thank everyone who suggested the baby Aveeno cream. What a life saver it has been for my 12 week old baby, that stuff is magic in a bottle!!! Thanks again 😁

AmberM2022 · 21/06/2023 13:32

My 8m old has bad eczema all over his body and it looks like your pics! We have tried about 5 steroid creams from docs and lots of creams! One he’s recently been prescribed is Zerobase and it’s helping especially in the hot weather when his seem’s to be getting bad! I would ask for some! Also child’s farm body wash and no bubble bath! The docs also only recommend La roche posay suncream. The heat really could be making it worse! Also try cooler baths, hot water seems to aggravate it!

Weegie91 · 21/06/2023 16:50

Mumlife91 · 12/06/2023 12:56

I want to thank everyone who suggested the baby Aveeno cream. What a life saver it has been for my 12 week old baby, that stuff is magic in a bottle!!! Thanks again 😁

Amazing! So glad to hear that :)

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