4 month old eczema

[Lottiebugz22]

Tried child's farm, aveeno, cetraben, epiderm. It's not shifting its particularly bad on the backs of her legs.

We are going through the same thing with my 5 month old, it keeps flaring every week or so. We have hydrocortisone steroid cream from the GP which is the only thing that helps but it just comes back after 5 days or so once we reduce the steroid from twice a day down to once a day. We have Aproderm which keeps her nice and soft and stops the eczema drying and peeling but doesn't seem to prevent it flaring back up. Sorry not to have any answers but just wanted to say you're not alone. Will be watching this thread.

It's one of those things when you have to try everything and hope something works. Same with my DD, front elbow, back of the knees and ankles. I tried not washing her too often as a baby/toddler which did help. Then it turns out she is allergic to some of the E numbers which are food colourings and preservatives. They are in most things which meant I had to cook from scratch as much as possible and that really helped to prevent the flare ups and as long as we made sure to keep her well moisterised (Dermol 500), she was virtually clear. Really hope you find the right combination.

Does she have CMPA?

Try CERAVE moisturising cream, not lotion. My DD has severe eczema since 7 weeks old and this was suggested by a private pediatric dermatologist. Literally saved her....

www.boots.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-pot-454g-10246704

It's condition that won't go away, there is no treatment. You just learn to manage it when it appears with the right cream.

Good luck!

Once the eczema is under control if you carry on using Aproderm daily it should help to relieve the flare-ups, especially if they get on with this brand. The little one may also benefit from a slightly thicker product at night, like Aproderm ointment (make sure you patch tests first - apply a small amount on an area where there is no eczema and leave it, if after 48 hours the skin is fine then you can use on the eczema area, this is in case the little one is allergic and should be done with all products). You could also try using the Aproderm colloidal oat or aproderm emollient to wash with, instead of soap as soap strips the skin of vital oils - www.aproderm.com/aproderm-emollient-cream/
It is really tough when they are so young, or at any age to be fair!

Just what helped us - we did all of this at the same time at its worst:

-Intermittent hydrocortisone courses--eventually on stubborn bits we did it 2 days on 5 days off for several months
-We were also prescribed the equivalent of epaderm cream AND ointment. We did the cream twice a day all over the body and the ointment at every nappy change on the affected areas
-Surcare laundry liquid only
-Lush dream cream once a day
-Oilatum only in the bath, nothing else. Only bathed every other day

Main game changers were the Surcare and the ointment.

My child has been suffering from 2 months old and is still suffering at 12 moms old. I can only tell you what works for my child.

1. strong steroid ointment to get the flare under control and then taper down either by using a weaker steroid or by reducing the number of times you use it e.g. Twice a week

2. moisturise as much as possible. We moisturise with hydromol ointment at the moment.

3. bath with a bath additive like oilatum junior. You can even add dead sea salt or oats in the bath.

4. only stick to cotton clothing and bedding.

5. try and see if your baby has CMPA. If you are breastfeeding you may need to cut out certain foods if your baby is triggered by your diet.

6. surecare washing powder for washing clothes. Add an extra rinse cycle to remove any residue.

7. if your baby is affected by dust. Vaccum regularly and damp clean surfaces. You could get an air purifier.

8. try and avoid center heating if possible. Get a humidifier.

Goodness me my spelling is horrendous. I meant central heating.

Hi Hopitihop.. I just started using CeraVe for my 18 month old. And like you said it really saves…

but then I started googling as I found one of the ingredients to be a kind of SLS… though it is said that this one does not dry the skin… Can you please tell me what was the age of your little one when the dermatologist prescribed this cream … and did you use it as often as you liked etc… Thanks