My 2 yr son has eczema & we've seen many specialists, allergists.  Tried various creams, what else can we do?
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Exczema is an allergic reaction to something. Try eliminating one thing at a time from his diet and environment. \n\nTea tree oil works great to stop the outbreak, but nothing cures exczema except eliminating the allergen(s) causing it. Most allergists deal only with pollen caused allergies. It could be anything - laundry soap, cleaning products used in the home, food types, dyes used in food or clothing items, colognes/perfumes, lotions, etc. \n\nMine always breaks out when I eat something with tomato sauce in it (lasagna, pizza, spaghetti, etc.), but since I love some of those foods, I still eat them, just not very often. :)
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they might need some type of antihistermine. talk to your dr about it. my son use to get a lot of rashes too and he was tested for numerous things. have a chat to your dr or chemist.
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A new study shows promise for an all-natural, external treatment \nthat can bring relief for eczema: vitamin B12 in a cream \nform. The B-complex has always had a reputation as a skin \nhealer, so this isn't particularly shocking news. But often, \nwhat works in one form -- such as supplements or shots -- \ndoesn't always work topically. \n\nA persistent, itchy, uncomfortable rash of many origins, \neczema can drive sufferers to distraction, particularly in the \nwinter months. While eczema is often linked with allergies, \nthe winter weather can exacerbate the condition. The most \ncommon topical prescribed is corticosteroids, which can have \nnegative side effects, especially over time. Having an \nalternative to relieve the itching and start healing the skin \nwill be a welcome change for many. \n\nThe best news, however, might be that you don't need a \nprescription -- vitamin B12 cream can be readily found as an \nover-the-counter or on-the-internet option. \n\nOf course, if you struggle with eczema on a regular basis and \ndon't know the cause, a visit to a nutritionally oriented \nphysician would still help. The vitamin B12 cream offers \nrelief, but diagnosis of the cause and a treatment plan that \nmight eliminate your eczema over time is still preferable. \n\nDr. Wright has long advised that your skin's good health is \nmore of a result of what you put inside your body than what \nyou slather on topically. But while you're working on the \nother aspects triggering your eczema, getting some extra \nrelief in the form of vitamin B12 cream certainly can't hurt.
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I have atopic dermatitis,the medical name for eczema and I have had it for 40 + years.Here is some advice:\n\n1.Flare ups can take time to heal.Medications keep the flare ups from getting too out of hand.My worst flare up was on my hands.I had the rash on my hands for four years;I was unsder doctor's care the whole time.\n\n2.There is no cure for eczema,only treatments. Forget all-natural "cures" because they DO NOT WORK!!(Remember,I've had this condition for over 40 years;I know from experience that \n"natural" and "hypoallergenic" doesn't mean that they are good choices for atopic skin).Having sensitive skin means that certain products,natural or not,can cause allergic reactions in the skin .\n\n3.Get rid of all soaps,all scented products.Soaps are drying,period.Drying ingredients exacerbate the itch,which leads to scratching,whick breaks the skin,which causes the oozing,redness... The most important thing that you can do is keep the skin from getting too dry.Cleaning with Cetaphil Lotion Cleanser,or Cetaphil Bar cleanser,keeps the skin from losing too much moisture.After cleaning up,a moisturizing cream is to be applied.Cetaphil makes an excellent cream mosturizer.Some people like Eucerin cream.Water is an irritant to atopic skin,so try not to wash hands a lot;Cetaphil can be used without water,you just put it on,"lather up" and repeat,then wipe off the cleaner.\n\n4. Cortaid with moisturizers works just as well as any prescription medication.I've used prescription hydrocortisone cream,Lidex and Prednisone(not recommended,because it lasts for as long as you take it,then you are left with the rash and the side effects of the steroid).I also tried Protopic and luckily hated it;it burned so I didn't use it.I say luckily because Protopic and Elidel,the newest drugs are under investigation for  causing an increased risk of skin cancer.Just remember that some flare ups last for a long time(my worst lasted for four years).Being patient is one of the hardest things to do but it is something that a person with atopic dermatitis must have.\n\n5. Aveeno makes some great products for itchy,sensitive skin.Aveeno Bath Powder with Colloidal Oatmeal and Aveeno  Bath and Shower Oil with Colloidal Oatmeal are fantastic.\n\n6.The weepy form of eczema can be soothed with wet dressings made with Bluborro powder.The Bluborro will dry the ooze so you can deal with the rash.\n\n7.Stay away from Vaseline,any product that contains lanolin,benzocaine,aha or sugar acids,retinols,any greasy preparation,or any cream that contains an antihistamine(oral antihistamines are okay,just not in a cream or lotion that goes directly on the skin).\n\n8.Having excema even has an effect on the clothes that can be worn.Dermatologists prefer that their patients wear cottons and soft,natural fibers.Polyester retains perspiration which can cause problems.The soft moisture-wicking fabrics are okay.Wool is to be lined or a person will have to wear a soft layer underneath the wool(t-shirts,camisoles,pantliners)so it doesn't touch the skin and make the skin itch.Fabric detergents and fabric softeners used to clean clothes have to be unscented.\n\n9.Educate yourself.I started reading up on skin conditions as a teenager.Dermatologists often write books with advice on how to deal with certain conditions.I'll list them in the sources.\n\n10 Eczema,allergies and asthma often go hand-in-hand.An antihistamine is to be taken to deal with this.\n\n11. My doctor said to avoid doing any wet work if at all possible(no doing dishes,no washing the car,et c.).If wet work couldnot be avoided,cotton gloves worn under rubber gloves had to be worn;the cotton gloves are available in the beauty sections of pharmacies.Lined rubber gloves are not good enough.
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Doctors say there is no cure for it. There are creams and ointments to help control eczema, such as Fluocinonide, which is an ointment consisting of White Petrolatum, Castor Oil and Sorbitan Sesquioleate. I find this to be very helpful. If you don't have a prescribed medication, I would suggest that you apply petroleum jelly to help keep the area from drying out.
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Have you talked to your pediatrician? My 4 month old gets it. They gave us samples of cetaphil. It comes in soap, liquid cleanser, cream, and lotion. I use the soap for bathtime and the cream for afterward and at random times throughout the day. The pediatrician did suggest something else if it got worse or infected, but I cant remember what. Cetaphil is just a mild, scentfree product. It has worked wonders on her skin. We were using aveeno nighttime stuff... babies with sensitive skin probably shouldnt use products with scents, it could inflame the sensitive areas. She also tld me that eczema tends to be heriditary and that it occurs in mostly fairskinned babies/people. Though some babies get it and grow out of it.
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I had terrible eczema for years. My doc finally ordered a comprehensive test from Great Smokies Lab...I've been rid of eczema for 5 years now! My son developed eczema and I did the same test for him, it came out negative! So we had him tested for gluten allergy through EnteroLab. Turns out, he has a gluten allergy which was causing his eczema and hives. And for me it was candida overgrowth and parasitic infestation causing the eczema and hives! So it's important to do good testing to determine the underlying cause of the eczema and then treat accordingly. Best of luck to you!
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I feel your pain! Here is the plan of action I have taken to heal my eczema as much as possible. \n\n1) Go to your family doctor and get a recommendation for an allergist (if you don't already have one).\n2) Get allergy tests done, especially a patch test, which tests to see what chemicals you are allergic to. You may be surprised of what things you are coming into contact with that you are allergic to. For me, it was fragrance.\n3) From your allergist, get a recommendation for a dermatologist. My allergist's solutions for my eczema were very temporary and honestly, not that helpful. \n\nMy dermatologist was amazing in helping me work on my eczema. I was prescribed 2 different topicals for my face and body. For my face, it was Cutivate, and for my body it was Dermatop.  The Dermatop worked wonders. Now that the sores and redness are healed up, I moisturize every day after I get out of the shower. Keeping your skin moist is essential in preventing future itchiness. I use Cetaphil cleanser and cream because it is hypo-allergenic and free of skin irritants. It is more expensive than typical cleansers (about $7-$9 a tub or bottle) but the cream lasts for a long time. It is also available at Wal-Mart, so it doesn't have to be purchased online. (BTW my Wal-Mart is not a SuperCenter, so it shouldn't be too hard to find).  Avoid any irritants.  The best tip I can give for you is to moisturize.. I can't stress it anymore! My eczema is at least 95% gone now. I'm still fighting a patch on my foot, but feet usually take longer to heal. I wish you the best of luck! It can get better!
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Eczema is sort of a catch all phrase for any skin rash that they really don't know what the origin is.  I went to a dermatologist once because I had a reaction to some antibiotics I took and they told me I had Eczema, this lifelong disorder there was no cure for.  I freaked.  I used their steroid creams to clear up that rash and I've never had an outbreak since (or prior for that matter).  \n\nHomeopathy is not intended to "cure" things.  The very nature of Homeopathy is to treat the symptoms, each and every one.  I am all for natural remedies but if you are looking for a "cure" you will not find it with just Homeopathy.  And according to my ex-dermatologist there is no "cure" for eczema anyway. \n\nWhat they do suggest is that you moisturize A LOT.  They gave me Cetaphil products to use and I have to admit (even though I don't like to admit this) the Cetaphil products didn't cause any other flare ups.  They are gentle cleansers for people with extra-sensitive skin.\n\nI find now that I don't need to purchase Cetaphil products only and in fact, I don't have any right now.  Now I use body washes with moisturizers instead of bar soaps and extra conditioning for my hair.\n\nI don't know if I'm "cured" but I've only had one outbreak in my life and that was about 4 years ago.  I still am convinced it was a reaction to the antibiotics but I'm not a doctor so...\n\nGood luck and try those Cetaphil products, they are carried in most grocery stores.
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HI Amber \n\nHere are some ideas to start the healing process.\n\nCause\nEczema is often called Dermatitis, and may be a symptom of an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Eczema can be due to allergies, allergies secondary to digestive disorders such as hydrochloric acid deficiency, rashes secondary to immune diseases, genetic metabolic disorders, and/or nutritional deficiencies, especially of niacin (vitamin B3) and B6, as well as other B vitamins. \n\nTo minimize your risk of developing eczema, avoid irritating substances, wear natural nonirritating materials, use soothing ointments, and check to see if dietary, nutritional, and/or and allergy-causing factors need to be considered.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nAromatherapy: Bergamot, chamomile, lavender, melissa, neroli, eucalyptus, geranium, and/or juniper can help speed healing and relief of symptoms when applied topically to the affected areas. \n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet and avoid potentially allergy-causing foods, especially sugar, wheat, milk, and dairy products, including yogurt. Also avoid excess consumption of fruit, especially citrus and sour, as these foods may aggravate symptoms. \n\nFlower Essences: Rescue Remedy® for accompanying stress, and Rescue Remedy Cream® on the affected areas. \n\nHerbs: Herbal remedies such as cleavers, nettle, yellowdock, or red clover tea or tinctures may be very effective. They are often combined with relaxing herbs such as chamomile, linden flowers, or skullcap. One combination would be equal parts of cleavers, nettle, and chamomile drunk as an infusion three times a day. A stronger mixture combines the tinctures of figwort, burdock, and cleavers in equal parts; take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. \n\nTo alleviate itching, bathe affected areas of your body with lukewarm or cold chickweed infusion. For cracked, dry, or painful skin, use a salve made from calendula flowers and St. John`s wort leaves. \n\nGoldenseal applied externally may also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy:Dulcamara, Rhus tox., Sulfur, Arsen alb., and Graphites, taken alone or in combination with each other can help speed healing. Petroleum and Psorinum are also effective homeopathic remedies, but must be taken alone. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nJuice Therapy: The following juice combinations can help speed healing: black currant and red grapes; carrot, beet, spinach, cucumber, and parsley; and wheat grass juice.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Vitamin A and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 essential fatty acid found in high quantities in evening primrose oil, have both been shown to improve the symptoms of eczema. Vitamin E. Other useful supplements for preventing and reversing eczema include vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nTopical Treatment: Apply evening primrose oil directly to cracked and sore areas of the skin. A topical paste made from ginkgo and licorice root extract has also been shown to improve eczema symptoms.\n\nAlternative Professional Care\nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of eczema: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork (Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reflexology), Detoxification Therapy, Energy
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I don't think there is. Many of the lotions that are over the counter can make your eczema worse. It is best to talk to you physician about this.
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Acupuncture works wonders!  I was really sceptical a few years ago until I saw what it did for my sisters Eczema. (skin condition).  She had tried EVERYTHING and nothing worked, until she had acupuncture.  The stuff literally disappeared.  I was so amazed!  Then I went in for stress and swear by it!  There is definately something to be said for it.  I think you can go in for everything, depends on what you have.
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Cortisone cream, it is over the counter, and you can give him benadryl by mouth as well.
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My daughter in law and my nephew both have eczema.  They use a product called Eucerin...it works great. I worked with cardboard for years on my job and have very dry hands. I use it all the time......love it....don't use anything else. If you decide to try it, get the cream in the jar. For some reason  the lotion dosen't work as well.
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Ezema can be food or soap allergies.  Change soap you wash clothes in to Dreft.  Also, if you start deleting things from the diet such as dairy, breads, chocolate ...you will eventually trace it down.  Also, allergy Doctors or clinics can help with allergy detection and elimination.  My son was allergic to 21 differnet things that we fed him regularly such as orange juice, peas, ham and  our daily diet items.  Usually foods they like best & ask for the most can be allergy causing.  Try eliminating those first.
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My daughter and myself have eczema. I have it just briefly on occasion, a spot here and there, but my daughter gets it in a really bad way. One winter, her hands got so chapped from the eczema that they were a bright, bright red on both top and bottom. We have found that Aveeno oatmeal baths work wonders during the winter, especially for prevention. We use it at least once a week in the bathtub during the winter months. Also, I use Aveeno lotion on her entire body from head to toe at least once a week. I use Eucerine (not sure about spelling) lotion on problem areas such as her face, hands, and elbow areas. Since I started this regimen, we have not had any serious break-outs. Now, I have had a few break-outs on my eyelids (yes, very painful) that I could not clear up with over the counter stuff. I did have to see a dermatologist, which I would recommend doing and not necessarily a regular MD.
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Elidel worked really well for my son and my daughter.  It does take a week or two to see real results though.  Also, be careful about perfumed soap, detergent, febreze sprays, etc., as the scents seem to aggravate eczema.  (at least they seemed to with my kids)