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Eczema Yellow Crust
soy milk? is this safe?...need help for bad cradle cap and eczema?
i have a 3 month old son...i just learned from my pedia that my son reacts to cows milk moderately on my sons allergy test...my son has been having this rashes since he was weeks old...we never thought it was from the milk since he didnt react the first time he was given enfamil...now, my pedia is recommending isomil..i heard soy is bad for infants...is this true?...my son has also bad cradle cap...the scalp is weeping with clear fluid then yellow crusts will form...eczema on his body and legs...ive' tried ointment and cream, otc and rx...i feel frustrated as a mother..is there any one here who has the same problem as mine?pls help.
btw, i'm also nursing but my milk is not enough thats why we're also using formula...would it be possible that my son is also reacting to my food intake since i'm breastfeeding?
Yep. Both right, you and Pediatrician. Regular soy products and any common allergy agents are not good for children below 2 1/2 years old because it can trigger allergy even if they show no problem at young age. Isomil is a specially formulated soy based infant formula and an excellent alternative to milk based formula. But even on Breast milk babies can have problems with eczema and Cradle-Cap.
Eczema and Cradle cap. Olive oil. After your son's bath (do try to let him soak a little and don't pick or scrub) absolutely soak his poor little cranium in Olive Oil. Let it soak in, don't rub. Next bath the crud will float off, it takes time but the Cradle-Cap will go away.
Massage Olive oil into the areas of his body that show any signs of eczema. Three times a day if you can. Works, I PROMISE.
Oh I just notice you add concern about foods passing into breast milk. I'm not sure about that but since medications do cross and with allergy we are concerned about specific components of allergen producing food, I say yes watch what you eat. Dairy, Soy, Peanuts.
Maybe go to an allergist or Nutritionist?
Blessings,
Zoe
Impetigo Treatment Tips
Impetigo is a common type of skin infection. It is generally caused by one of two bacteria: group A streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. Impetigo usually touchs preschool and school-age children. It is most commonly found children age 2–6 years. The infection is spread by direct contact with lesions or with nasal carriers. A child may be more likely to develop impetigo if the skin has already been irritated or injured by other skin problems, such as eczema, poison ivy, insect bites, or a skin allergy to soap or makeup. Impetigo starts as a red sore that quickly ruptures, oozes for a few days and then forms a yellowish-brown crust that looks like honey or brown sugar. The disease is highly contagious, and scratching or touching the sores is likely to spread the infection to other parts of the body.
Impetigo may develop when open skin lesions (such as insect bites or burns) are infected following exposure to a person with streptococcal pharyngitis ("strep throat"). Impetigo begins as a cluster of small blisters that increase and split within the first 24 hours. The thin yellow fluid that drains from the ruptured blisters quickly dries forming a honey-colored crust. Impetigo may affect skin anywhere on the body but commonly occurs around the nose and mouth, hands, and forearms. People who suffer from cold sores have shown higher chances of suffering from impetigo. Treatment depends on the extent and severity of the infection. Use soap and water when bathing your child, and pay special attention to cuts, rashes, insect bites and allergic reactions.
Good hygiene practices, such as regular hand washing, can help prevent impetigo. Topical or oral antibiotics are usually prescribed. Oral antibiotics are recommended if the infection is extensive, proving slow to respond to topical antibiotics, or if the impetigo is recurrent. An antiseptic (povidone iodine, hydrogen peroxide cream, chlorhexidine and others) or antibiotic ointment (fucidic acid or mupirocin) is prescribed, apply it at least three times a day to the affected areas and surrounding skin. Minor cuts and scrapes should be thoroughly cleansed with soap and clean water. Impetigo is contagious, so avoid touching the draining (oozing) lesions. Always use a clean washcloth and towel each time. Do not share towels, clothing, razors, and so on with other family members.
Impetigo Treatmen and Pevention Tips
1. Topical or oral antibiotics are usually to treat impetigo.
2. Regular hand washing, can help prevent impetigo.
3. Always use a clean washcloth and towel each time.
4. Avoid close contact with others.
5. Use separate towels and flannels.
6. Change and launder clothes and linen daily.
7. Do not share towels, clothing, razors, and so on with other family members.
8. Affected children must stay away from school until crusts have dried out.
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