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Eczema on baby's face - help!
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NYCTeacher
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Eczema on baby's face - help!
My baby is 5 weeks old and has had a rash on her face that has been getting worse. It has spread a little to her neck and chest and small patches are on her arms and legs. I just got back from the pediatrician and she confirmed it's eczema!
She recommended using Cetaphil to clean the baby and Aveeno Eczema therapy cream to help. She also prescribed a mild steroid, that I am reluctant to use (but am also desperate to help my baby girl!).
Any tips or advice from anyone who has experienced something similar?
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Posted 9/30/13 3:11 PM  |
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mtdr1106
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Re: Eczema on baby's face - help!
my son got diagnosed w eczema at 8 weeks old.
i began bathing him with aquaphor wash and moisturizing with aquaphor ointment everyday.
use the steroid cream when its needed. it will help clear up most outbreaks in a day and provide relief to your baby.
good luck! it stinks but once you get a routine your LO's skin should heal and you will know how to treat outbreaks.
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| Posted 9/30/13 3:25 PM |
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VikingChick
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Anna
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Eczema on baby's face - help!
Sounds almost like cradle cap to me (can and does spread down to neck , chest, arms etc.)-- head and shoulders works wonders on this.
If it really is eczema, don't bathe her too often- cover her in coconut or olive oil after baths, and on a regular basis.
GL! Hope she feels better!
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| Posted 9/30/13 4:02 PM |
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Strawberry2468
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Christine
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Re: Eczema on baby's face - help!
Cerave worked the best for my girls.
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| Posted 10/1/13 9:59 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Eczema on baby's face - help!
DS has eczema and our ped just has us using cortisone cream or a prescription strength cortisone cream when it's really bad.
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| Posted 10/1/13 11:33 AM |
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moonmist09
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Antonella
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Eczema on baby's face - help!
DD has eczema and i use baby aquaphor body wash to bathe her and I use the ointment daily to help clear up the skin rashes
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| Posted 10/1/13 11:35 AM |
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