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Baby Dry Skin Eczema
Could this be dry skin or eczema?
I noticed last week that my son had dry patches on his legs. I started to put lotion on them but it hasn't done anything. Today I noticed that he now has them on his arms. Is this just dry skin or could it be eczema? I had eczema as a baby if that makes a difference or not. We have a doctors appointment next week. Should I call and ask for the appointment to be moved to this week?
My son has eczema and was diagnosed around 3 months. He has dry patches on his legs and sometimes his face. The first time I noticed a raised, swollen, scaly, red rash on half of his face. I took him right to the doctor and she gave me steroid cream for it and it went away within a few hours. He still gets them periodically. Your son may have eczema, but it isn't serious. The only thing that can be done is steroid cream. If you're sure it's just a skin condition (and not a food allergy), it can wait until your appointment next week. You might want to take a picture of it to show the doctor next week. If you are concerned, you can call your doctor and see what he recommends. At CVS, they sell baby eczema cream with Winnie the Pooh on it and I use that on my son. It's very greasy, but is good for his skin. Also, try not to bathe your son too often. I only bathe my son every 4-5 days. He should be fine. Good luck!
Dry Skin Care For Winter - 8 Tips To Keep You Looking Young!
8 Tips for Dry Winter Skin Care
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. We take it for granted most of the time and don't treat it right. This is never more true than in the winter time. Winter skin is dry skin, no two ways about it. Sometimes it feels like you're wearing a hairy wool shirt! For those with rosacea, eczema Our winter habits don't help things a bit. We crank up the heat, turn on the electric blanket, curl up in front of the fireplace with a hot cup of coffee... and wonder why our skin is itchy and flaking! No matter where you live, dry winter skin is a concern. Outside humidity falls in the autumn and winter, and we suffer the consequences.
There are several things you can do to protect and heal your skin during the fall and winter months.
1) MOISTURIZE. Although this sounds like a no-brainer, it actually needs to be said. I forget to put on moisturizers all the time and then marvel at how dry my face is. The fine lines seem to grow every winter! One of the kindest things you can do for your skin is to use a good emollient cream or lotion. Go for the lotion if your skin is moderately dry. Pick out one for your face and one for your body. Occasionally, they will be the same lotion. For extremely itchy, flaky skin, you may need a more concentrated cream. Slather it on day and night. Use a cream on your face, too, at night. I have often resorted to Vaseline when all else fails!
2) MINIMIZE SOAP /SHOWER TIME: Unless you are digging in the mud on a daily basis, there is no need to lather up with heavy doses of soap from head to toe. Daily showering sometimes feels like a must in the summer, but cutting back to every other day in the winter is essential for those with dry and itching skin. The commercial bar soaps and liquid soaps today are so very drying. Only soap up where it's really necessary: underarms, face or neck, feet, groin. Lathering up your skin every day in a hot shower is a recipe for extremely dried out skin. If possible, soak in a tub instead; it is actually more hydrating than a shower. But don't make a luxurious bubble bath affair out of it, again keep the soap to a minimum. Another tip: switch to cooler water just before you get out of the shower to close your pores and keep the moisture in your skin! It's called hydrotherapy and works wonders for your hair, too.
3) MOISTURIZE (again): Now that you've showered or bathed, moisturize your skin again. Use a lighter lotion for daytime if you prefer, and a cream for moisturizing while you sleep.
4) STAY HYDRATED: This is another common sense recommendation. We are what we eat and drink. Drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water daily will lessen the effects of dry skin. Staying moisturized on the OUTSIDE is only half the battle. Staying moisturized on the INSIDE is just as important.
5) EAT THE RIGHT FOODS: Once again, we are what we eat; and heart-healthy oils should be included in your diet to aid your body in staying "lubricated" from the inside out.
6) GET A HUMIDIFIER: Using a humidifier in your home can be a must for those with severely dry skin. Those plagued by flakiness will know what I'm talking about here. If you can't afford a fancy or expensive model humidifier, find a children's humidifier in the baby department. Sometimes they are priced low enough for those on a tight budget (these days who isn't?!). If you still can't afford that, set a pot of water on the stove on "low" and keep an eye on it during the day. Add water when you need to and you can even add a few drops of essential oil to the water to make the house smell nice.
7) WEAR SUNSCREEN and LIPBALM: Grab those gloves and wear layers, shedding them as the day grows warmer. Although we tend to cover up more during the winter, your face and hands will still be exposed to UVA and UVB. Snow and water puddles reflect the suns rays. Use at least an SPF15 or 30 on your skin and lips. Keep a tube of lip balm in your car and in your desk.
GET PLENTY OF SLEEP: Eight hours of sleep at night is a must any time of the year. Night time is when our skin and body as a whole repairs itself. When you are sick, you get plenty of rest, and this is just as true when you are suffering from dry, flaky or itching skin conditions that are exacerbated by the dry winter air.
We have natural solutions for that dry winter itch at our soap shop. Try our goat's milk soaps and goat's milk lotions at http://www.NeeNeesSoapShop2.blogspot.com !
Goat's milk is as close to the pH of human skin as you can get in a product. For thousands of years, ladies have been bathing in and smoothing on milk lotions. They are very moisturizing, as are the all natural soaps, and a little bit will go a long way!
We make soaps and lotions with no scents or dyes for those with the most sensitive of skins, including Oatmeal and (real) Honey, Pure and Simple (dye and scent free), Calendula, and Jewelweed soaps. Check out our Sensitive Skin products and click to read more articles about these and many of our ingredients along with free recipes for healthy skin by clicking on "Beauty Articles and Recipes" or "Ingredients" at http://www.NeeNeesSoapShop2.blogspot.com .
Any of our goat milk soaps and lotions are great for regular dry skin. They are ultra moisturizing, rich in vegetable oils and shea butter, along with fresh goat's milk (never powdered!). Try our other types of soaps with Essential Oils (Tea Tree and Orange, etc.) and cosmetic grade Fragrance Oils (Vanilla Kisses, Applejack, Baby Powder, Lavender, English Rose, etc.etc.) and our website includes our Christmas scents in our soaps.
We also carry extra moisturizing foot creams and lip balms, all with the same natural ingredients!Please don't skimp on moisturizers for your skin! Take care of the skin you're in!
God Bless You. Nee Nee's Soap Shop, Livingston, TX
1 John 4:7
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We are located in the Piney Woods of East Texas. We are a small, locally owned and operated home business. Our products are all from the finest quality ingredients and many are made when you order them! All our lotions and soaps are handmade with fresh goat's milk and the finest quality vegetable oils. We aim to provide you with quality skin care at a fraction of the cost! God Bless You! http://www.NeeNeesSoapShop2.blogspot.com
