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Breastfeeding Diet Eczema
eczema or fungus?
My son is almost 5 months old he has had a rash since he was 6 weeks old. His pediatrician plus 2 second opinions all said eczema, i treated the rash for eczema with steroid cream (4 days) it went way and came right back. I also used atopiclear and every over the counter eczema cream. I washed with dove, cethaphil and just water, i changed the detergent and my diet (im breastfeeding) NOTHING worked so i went to a allergy specialist and he told me its fungus. Now my baby for a week has been on fungus cream and dyflucan and we are drying hi out no cream just medicated powder.finally after day 6 his unbelievable itchy rash was getting better but now day 8 hes back to his itchy (back of knees) red rash. What do i do? tomorrow its the dermatologist but honestly i don't know what to do anymore. poor little guy cant sleep for more then 1 hour at a time he don't know life without itchy skin except for the other day he a break. anyone gone threw this?
I have so been right where you are. I was so worried about my daughter because she had all of these red bumps all over and this really, really itchy rash on all of her joints. It turned out that the red bumps were just heat rash and she got it until she was 3 every summer.
The eczema didn't go away though. I was also nursing and washed with very mild soaps and tried EVERY over the counter medication as well as prescription. She has been on elidel, protopic, 2 different steroids. Nothing really worked.
So, she is 4 now and we are still dealing with it. It turned out that she has food and environmental allergies. When your little one turns two you can get him tested. I suggest that you get him tested every year until they stop changing.
She is allergic to cats, dogs, dust mites, corn, chocolate, peanuts, and shell fish. We didn't even find out about most of them until she was 4 even though we had, had her blood tested and scratch tested at 2 and 3.
So it is a continuous process. But now that she is 4 I decided to take things into my own hands and find something that would actually work and allow her to be a normal kid. Because with most creams she can't go into the sun.
So I found Arbonne. It is a botanically based vegan product that is actually natural. I use the baby products on her and I have been able to take her oof of her prescriptions for 2 months now without issue.
If you would like to get some email me and I can hook you up.
How To Control Baby Eczema
Baby eczema/excema/exzema is a common condition affecting babies from about 2-3 months old. The most common form is atropic dermatitis characterised by dry, red and often very itchy skin that can appear anywhere on the body but especially on the face, arms, neck and in the folds of the skin.
There may be a number of reasons for a child to develop eczema but it is often hereditary, with other members of the family suffering from related complaints such as hay fever or psoriasis. With a very young baby it is difficult to know what could be the likely cause, but there are a number of things that can be done to help eliminate the risk.
Eczema is an allergic condition and so it is a good idea to remove any possible source of irritation.
Hoover and dust regularly within the house to ensure mites and dust are removed. Wooden, laminate or vinyl floors are better than carpets which can harbor dust. Air the house regularly and
if you have pets then make sure that their fur does not get anywhere near the baby or any object the baby is likely to come in contact with.
Always launder clothes and bedding in the gentlest detergent possible. If a baby is a severe sufferer, it is possible to buy silk clothing designed for eczema patients. It is very expensive so the best alternative is to use cotton. Fitting cotton mitts will help prevent baby from scratching his or her face.
Bathing the baby can dry the skin. Make sure the water is just lukewarm and pat the baby dry carefully. There are special medicated products available to help moisturise the skin in the bath and to apply during the day, but you should consult your physician before using anything, even herbal remedies, especially when a very young baby is concerned.
With some babies diet may be a cause of eczema. Some mothers prefer to breastfeed to avoid the risk of baby products. However if you are breastfeeding, do remember that your own diet could affect your baby. Always consult your physician or health nurse about the best diet for both you and the child. When you start introducing semi solids to a baby suffering from eczema, introduce one at a time to monitor whether it has any effect on the eczema.
Some babies who suffer from eczema also develop infantile seborrheic dermatitis, or cradle cap as it is more commonly known. Unlike eczema it does not itch or cause discomfort, but nevertheless needs to be treated as it can form a very thick scab on the scalp. Talk to your nurse on how to remove it and always treat it gently as it is easy to damage the skin surface and cause an infection.
Fortunately eczema tends to improve as children get older and as they understand their condition they are less likely to aggravate the skin further by scratching. However some sufferers may develop related conditions such as asthma or hay fever, so try to keep their environment free from dust or airborne irritants.
This article is for information only and should not be viewed as medical advice. You should always consult your physician before treating any medical condition and the author accepts no liability for any action taken.
About the Author
Margaret Tye runs the From Tots 2 Teens. For further information on eczema visit the eczema treatment web page.
