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HELP PLEASE! Eczema...?
My two year old son has eczema. We have used Elidel for two years now along with Aquaphor and a lot of Aveeno products. Is there any other good ones out there for eczema? Also, what are some good ideas to help relieve his discomfort? My heart breaks because I know this is so hard for him. Thanks for your help!
My son has severe eczema and gets it from the top of his head to the top of his feet, this is what we go by:
Wearing 100 per cent cotton or soft fabrics - avoiding rough, scratchy fibres and tight clothing
Using rubber gloves with cotton liners
Having lukewarm baths and showers using a non-soap cleanser or hypoallergenic bath oil and avoiding extremely hot water
Gently patting, not rubbing, the skin dry with a soft towel
Applying a moisturiser within three minutes after bathing to "lock in" the moisture
When possible, avoiding rapid changes of temperature and activities that raise a sweat
Removing carpets and rugs from houses (if possible) and giving pets dander treatments
Ventilating the house as often as possible
Avoiding stuffed toys which harbour dust mites
Changing bed linen regularly, vaccuuming mattresses regulary for dust mites and avoiding feather-filled pillows
Reducing daily stress
Learning what triggers eczema and how to avoid them.
Also, there are many treatments out there:
Topical corticoteroids that help reduce inflammation and itchiness. This is the most common form of eczema treatment. Most topical corticosteroids are available on prescription. However some milder strengths are available in pharmacy.
Sedating antihistamines that induce sleep and reduce itchiness
Wet bandaging that soothes the skin, reduces itchiness and helps heal lesions
Antibiotics that treat secondary infections
Allergy testing (prick or blood tests) that may help establish trigger factors
Dietician for diet assistance.
Information About Treatment of Itching
Medications also may be part of your treatment plan. An over-the-counter (OTC) cream or ointment containing hydrocortisone (Cortaid, Preparation H), applied sparingly to the affected area may reduce inflammation and itching. A protective ointment that contains zinc oxide (Desitin, Balmex) also may help. If your symptoms are worse at night, your doctor may also prescribe an antihistamine to reduce itching until topical treatments take effect. With proper treatment, most people experience complete relief from anal itching in less than a month.
Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching.
Creams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it.
For very dry hands, try this for a night: Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, and wear thin cotton gloves to bed. (Dry feet may benefit from similar treatment.
Wrap 1 cup of oatmeal in a cotton cloth and boil as you would to cook it. Use this as a sponge and bathe in tepid water without soap.
For itching of any cause, bathing should be kept brief and preferably in cool or lukewarm water with very little or no soap. The skin should be patted dry gently rather than rubbed vigorously. Many people with itching benefit from an over-the-counter moisturizing cream applied right after bathing. The moisturizer should be odorless and colorless, because additives that provide color or scent may irritate the skin and may even cause itching. Fingernails, especially children's, should be kept short to minimize abrasions from scratching.
You can purchase this lotion over-the-counter at most pharmacies. Calamine can help to cool down skin rashes and lessen itching. A cheap and easy way to counteract those itch.
Suppress the itching area with a plastic bags full of crushed ice. One of the best method to resist any urge to scratch. The freezing temperature will cool off the skin and definitely one of the quickest ways to stop an itch.
Learn how to make use of oatmeal to help your skin rash rather than just have them as part of early morning breakfast cereals. What you need to do is to soak a cup of oatmeal into your bath. Add a bath product Aveeno and get yourself into the bath. It's pretty refreshing and great for calming your skin.
you should stop the eczema from having having these itching flare ups. There are two ways to do this; the conventional way, through topical steroids cremes and pills or the natural way, with 100% natural products. While topical steroids have tremendous benefit in reducing inflammation, they also have significant down side: side effects.
Naturopathy Itching can be eased by dipping a tampon in live, natural yogurt and leaving it in the vagina for an hour. Diet and Nutrition Eat two or three tubs of live yogurt daily during an attack. Two capsules of Lactobacillus acidophilus daily will replenish vaginal bacteria and guard against future attacks. Cut out food that the yeast feeds on: sugar, refined carbohydrates, bread, mushrooms. Eat salads, fruit, and wholegrain cereals, and try to incorporate more garlic into your daily diet.
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