I bathe him every other day with Cetaphil soap. I have used some hydrocortizone in past and that has left him with white patches... What are these white patches and how do i cure them??? Please i am very worried about the white patches.
Also Let me know how long will it take for the white patches to go away??|||Please stop using the hydracortizone cream.
Doctors always prescribe it but never tell you that it causes scarring on children.
Use Aveeno Oatmeal soap, and then apply Sesame Oil.
Source: Me, have had eczema for 48 years of my life.|||I have had eczema for my entire life... the white patches are normal. You can put lotion on them but they can come back. Make sure that your son DOESN%26#039;T get to itch because it will make it really bad and will hurt when you put lotion on him(i have had personal expirences of this when I was little)The white patches are just what I think of as flare ups of eczema so don%26#039;t get to worried about them.Good Luck!!Oh and you should%26#039;nt wash your baby too much becasue that can dry out his skin.|||I can completely sympathise with you. My baby daughter had exactly the same type of eczema. All over, especially on her tummy and back. It is more than an inconvenience, it can be extremely distressing for both mother and baby. My little one was itchy and uncomfortable and constantly scratched. I did a lot of research on natural remedies - I wanted to use natural remedies as I found hydrocortisone creams only worked temporarily and long term use actually made the eczema worse.
Here are my tips - take whichever you like and feel are right for your baby. I%26#039;ve only inlcuded the ones that have worked for me.
By the way, the white patches do go away on their own eventually.
1. Use oatmeal in the bath (reduces the itch ). You can buy Dermaveen oat bath product or put some natural oatmeal in a stocking and squeeze it into he water. The stuff that comes out is what helps with reducing the itch. You don%26#039;t need to rinse afterwards. Moisturise immediately after his bath.
2. If your baby has it on his torso, it suggests contact allergy from clothes. I stopped using washing detergent (even the %26quot;mild%26quot; ones can be harmful). You can use plain soap flakes (such as Sunlight Soap) and double rinse - third of a bar into the wash. I also bought %26quot;miracle wash laundry balls%26quot; (used by the eczema foundation) - here is the link:(www.laundryball.com.au) I found after a couple of weeks, her eczema on her torse reduced dramatically !
3. Use coconut oil to moisturise - often ! He will also smell lovely. If you can%26#039;t get coconut oil, just use some other natural moisturiser (no perfumes, parabens etc). Moisurise often.
4. This one is also important and I found worked really well : Give your baby a supplement of Mega Oil (http://www.vitaminking.com.au/page/shop/flypage/product_id/6920). You can buy it at most health food stores. It lasts forever as you only have to give him 1ml per day. This stuff is really really good - takes a few weeks to work though so give it time. My daughter loves the taste !
5. Supplement of acidophilus powder (you can get some specifically for babies from health food store). I give this to my daughter in her milk bottle. I haven%26#039;t seen major results from it on her however I know parents who have so I am including it here
6. Cut out all wheat - you can now get wheat free pasta and bread from coles. Definitely worth a try.
7. Finally, if you have access to a good homeopath, go and see them. There was a DRAMATIC improvement in her skin once we found the correct remedy (this sometimes takes a few goes). I am not sure where you live but I can ask my homeopath to recommend someone in your area.
8. They do grow out of it - so be patient.
Good luck !|||Eczema is really just a mild inconvenience. Unless your doctor says to bathe him every day, I wouldn%26#039;t... it%26#039;ll sort of dry out the skin.
There are still several thoughts as to where eczema comes from, and the way we treat it is based upon those %26quot;thoughts%26quot; because we%26#039;re still not entirely sure.
I say use baby oil -- it%26#039;ll help to keep the moisture in, so that he%26#039;s comfortable -- and that%26#039;s the important part.|||As a sufferer of eczema, I know what you are talking about. It is called %26#039;hypopigmentation%26#039;. I don%26#039;t think it is caused by the medication, but I think it is caused by the skin having an eczema patch there, then the eczema resolves (or heals), and the skin has a lighter look to it, or sometimes a darker look (hyperpigmentation). This should not be harmful and it can take some time for the skin pigment to return to normal, maybe a few weeks to months. But you should not be worried, this happens to lots of people%26#039;s skin when the skin has been traumatized by a skin condition and then it resolves. If you are still concerned, call the pediatrician and talk to him about it. As long as the skin looks healthy, that is a good sign that the skin is okay.|||My 7 month old daughter has eczema on her legs and I use Aveeno Bath Cream. It is for eczema and has oatmeal in it that is supposed to be good for dry skin. I would say the bathe him every couple days and put on the cream (not lotion) right after you take him out. Eucerin Calming Creme is what I use on Olivia right after bath time.|||go see the pediatrician tomorrow and he%26#039;ll give you cream that makes it go away within a week.
this might help too.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_eczema_10872鈥?/a>|||Here are some ideas that I picked up from this site http://www.eczemaskintreatment.com by an eczema sufferer, that may apply for a baby:
1. When using hydrocorts, use for limited period only. Also use thin layer. Do not self administer steroids though. You should always ask the doctor for advice as your baby is still so small.
2. Ask your baby%26#039;s doctor about taking probiotics. Probiotics is essential for good gut health. Good gut health can help reduce eczema symptoms.
3. Ask your doctor on which natural supplement your baby can take: evening primrose, coconut oil, emu oil, etc. There are several supplements that are good for skin. Your baby may be deficient in oils that are necessary for the building of healthy skin.
The white patches should go away on their own and especially with the above measures. But if they do not, ask your doctor about them.
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