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What's really good to use..any natural remedies. My little one is constantly itching all over despite the many cream the doctor prescribe. Is Aloe Vera good for this?
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jojoba oil
increase water intake
eucerin lotionIf you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
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I am guessing the doc prescribe hydrocortisone? what strength u use? i use the low strength an that seem to help my baby.
We use a combination of these
Dove Sensitive Skin Body wash
Gentle Natures Baby Eczema Creme
1% Hydrocortisone
How do I treat my toddler or baby's eczema?
The aim for toddler and baby eczema is to keep the skin soft and moist.
Daily bathing is good practice, but use a bath oil and a soap substitute to stop the skin getting dry (see below for information on bath oils and soap substitutes). An antiseptic should be added to the bath twice a week to reduce the skin becoming colonized with bacteria (Staph) - see below for information on antiseptics.
The bath water should be warm, not hot, as heat makes the skin itch. The bath can become slippery so use a bath mat to avoid accidents. Cover your child in the soap substitute (eg. Aqueous Cream) before getting in the bath and then limit the bath time to the time it takes to wash off the aqueous cream. Pat the skin dry with a soft towel as rubbing may irritate the skin.
Use emollients or moisturizers to keep your toddler or baby eczema skin soft and moist. Moisturisers should be applied at least once a day, usually after bathing, but I often suggest to also apply the moisturizers at least four times a day. If the skin is very dry, you can apply every hour. If you are using a steroid cream as well, wait at least 20 minutes after applying the steroid cream before applying the emollient / moisturizer. You can keep the emollient / moisturizer in the fridge to keep it cool - this is especially useful for the creams you apply before bedtime.
read the rest here...very informative
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what is good for the scalp?Comment
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yes they prescribe that but the steroids is not good.Comment
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yes be careful with the steriods cream
I had eczema as a toddler and the strength was too high that it burned my skin on my cheeks. It just looks like I have slight freckles on my checks when u are really really close :grin but it upset my mom just the same.
increasing omega-3s does seem to help with little ones with the skin problem. Any type of essential fatty acid that a child can digest well, will definitely help and is better than those awful creams. They sometimes are needed in acute cases but I just get queasy using them on little ones.Comment
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It is the result of an impairment it the immune system and should be treated systemically. topical treatments does not stop it from recurring.
That should be your goal.Comment
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is the result of an impairment it the immune system and should be treated systemically. topical treatments does not stop it from recurring.
That should be your goal. </div></div>
can you please expound upon your comment? how can I treat it in this manner? What treatment recommendations can you offer?Comment
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This lotion did WONDERS for my son's eczema!!
And I notice if I miss even a day (especially in the winter) the spots start to come back.
I also use this shampoo for his bubble bath and to wash his locs!
Good luck, it is no fun watching the little ones suffer 
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where u buy the Hempz lotion Bandi?Comment
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yes her scalp is VERY VERY dry I will try that shampoo. where can I find that lotion?Comment
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you can buy it on-line here:
or at most beauty supply stores.
You can get the shampoo at most drug stores Wallgreens, Longs, Rite AidComment
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try extra virgin coconut oil, dem seh it cures excema
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