4 Y/o with Very Bad Eczema ...

Have you tried getting him tested for Celiac Disease? Its frequently missed by doctors because the symptoms are so varied. Some people who have celiac get an itchy rash, some have intestinal problems, some just feel bloated, some have no symptoms at all. The initial test is a simple blood test. The treatment for celiac is a gluten free diet (avoiding wheat, rye, oats and barley). Its important to get tested before trying the diet though.

Good luck finding an answer!

- M.

I just took my 4 month old to a pediatric dermatologist and he prescribed a cream that is working wonders!
Here is the drs info

Hayman, Robert, 2001 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, NY 11042, ###-###-#### ...

he also said to use cetaphil cream and rite aid makes a generic of it and that seems to be working too.. my little girl was scratching her face so bad she looked like she got in a fight and some cats won (my in laws took her and didnt put her mittens on!)

good luck!

have you tried Cetaphil? not the lotion, the cream. It comes in a jar/canister. I used that for my son. Also, don't bathe him everyday.

Hi R.,

My son also has very sensitive skin, as do I. We have gone off & on w/ the dermititis & rashes on his skin. I limit the foods you mentioned as well in his diet. I did have my water tested for contaminents. This is sooo overlooked...AquaMD.com is a company that will do it for you (there is a fee of 40.00 but it does give you the info that is otherwise hard to find even on researching it on your own). Municipal water supply companies & EPA do not make it so esy to find! There are water filters (not associated w/ the AquaMD-they do not sell them) that are recommended to filter out the contaminents. I found that even when showering/bathing my son even only once a week, it didn't help- so the contaminents in the bathwater are aggravating him!
I do not use Aveeno or Aquaphor as they are full of other chemical agents that disturb the natural oils in the skin- were NO help! I have used plain old fashioned oatmeal I make and bath him in-That is the oatmeal - very simple that helped. I have found that Mercola.com Body Butter in Jasmine- 100% organic w/ NO synthetics or irritants whatsoever- healed his aggravated legs. THe pure Jasmine essential oil is soothing- so long as it is pure essential as you will find in the body butter. I myself have researched cosmetics & skin products for the past 15 years having had basal cell skin cancer once. This product worked!

You can access both the body butter & the AquaMD site at Mercola.com website. Good Luck! It is easier than you would think-- just eliminating the commercial products / chemicals that we otherwise come into contact with. (laundry detergent, bathroom cleaners etc....- we really need to simplify and get rid of the commercial products)

C.

Eczema is reversible. You're on the right track already with avoiding scented detergents, and some of those foods you mentioned. Number one to avoid would be dairy. NO DAIRY, not even a speck.

We've learned from experience that most probiotics don't work yet that is what he needs most. While I can't say we tried every single one on the market we tried dozens of brands and found one that worked for us after years of trying.

You can also use apple cider vinegar on his scalp. He should also be detoxified. When the liver is full of toxins, nothing in the body works right. A clean liver and clean bowels (meaning free of toxins) mean clear skin. The fact that the 5 things you tried is a clear sign that this is internal.

I'm a nutritionist but in recent years have turned more into a detox expert thanks to our own experiences. I've worked for an alternative doctor and have read most of her library so have a wide range of reference to many health problems and have helped loads of people with various health problems.

Watch this video: www.sharethecause.com/detoxqueen and fill our the form if you'd like to speak with me personally.

S. Hoehner

R.,

You need to get him a lotion called Renew, made by Melaleuca. It is clinically proven to treat Eczema...and it really works. It is natural and safe, not like the steroid creams or ointments you may have tried. My husband uses it daily, and the terrible eczema he used to have all over his back and legs went away after just 3 days. It is just a moisturizing lotion so it is safe to be used all the time. As you probably know, eczema is the result of an allergy, and an allergist would probably tell you that it is like asthma of the skin. That's the way it was described to me anyway. Eczema will keep coming back so you need to use the lotion regularly, but it is the best thing out there (clinically proven).

In addition, Melaleuca offers over 300 products that they make that are safer for your home and your family. Your family would really benefit from switching brands from whatever you use now to Melaleuca's brands. Many people with allergies have wonderful results from converting their homes to Melaleuca's products.

There are many moms who belong to this group who are Melaleuca customers and are building businesses with Melaleuca, so I know you will get lots of replies about the Renew. Everyone will say to contact them to learn how to become a customer...the only way you can become a customer is if someone who is currently a customer helps sign you up. It is simple to do and any of the moms in this group can help you. Don't be wary or afraid that it is something strange...it is just a great company that manufactures the best quality products you can buy, and they just so happen to have exactly what you need for your son. Don't worry that you will have to buy the products from one of the moms here...that's not how it works...you'll be able to shop right online directly with the company.

I am one of the moms who is building a business with Melaleuca, and of course I'd love to be the one to introduce you to their amazing products. But the most important thing is not which one of us you choose to sign up with, but that you do trust one of us enough to really look into what they have to offer, because I know from experience that the Renew lotion will change your sons life. It is not fun living with eczema.

So look for all of the requests that come in to have you hear about Melaleuca. Many of them won't use the word Melaleuca, but if they talk about safer, healthier products for your home and how you wouldn't have to buy anything from them, you can be pretty sure they are talking about Melaleuca. Pick a mom that you feel comfortable with and spend some time on the phone with her hearing about this amazing company. I promise it won't be a waste of your time.

And just in case you would feel comfortable talking to me about it, I am...

D. zu Hone
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Did you try Eucerin or Aquafor...it worked on my son and still does!

My 4 month old son was covered in excema. Eliminating dairy from my diet (I'm still nursing) helped as well as using California Baby Calendula cream (natural and no chemicals) The Calendual cream actually worked much better than hydrocotisone cream perscribed by my pediatrician. If you are comparing creams, this is a good website to visit: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com It rates the "hazard level" of products based on the chemicals they contain.

Instead of suggesting another Arbonne or Melaluca or other multilevel marketed product or lotion, I'm going to suggest that you take a look at the gut connection! Whats' going on in our intestines directly impacts our skin.

The causes of eczema are multifactoral and include inadequate nutrient intake, imbalanced intestinal flora, leaky gut, food allergies, along with environmental contaminants such as air pollution and tobacco smoke.A family history is present in 65-70 % of patients diagnosed with eczema.

There is a strong connection between eczema and food allergies. Foods that can aggravate inflammatory skin conditions include eggs, cow’s milk, food additives, tomatoes, fish, goat’s milk, cheese, chocolate and wheat. These food allergies can cause damage to the intestinal lining and dysbiosis, causing leaky gut syndrome, which in turn can lead to more food antigens and sensitivity. Therefore, elimination of foods, stress, and allergens can significantly alter the course of this disease.

Whenever you have a skin issue, it is often a result of something going on at the gut level. This is why probiotic supplementation can be so effective in treatment of eczema and other skin issues.

Treat from the inside out! Slathering lotions on will not get to the cause of the problem! Find someone in your community who understands food and chinese medicine and you'll be on your way to a lifetime of better health.

One book that may be of help to you is by Bob Flaws: Keeping children healthy with Chinese medicine. A real eyeopener as to the power of food!

Good luck!

My friend's son has eczema and she made a paste with baking soda and water. She said it completely cleared up the eczema. It's the least expensive, so you should give it a try before purchasing expensive creams and lotions.
Good luck!

Have you cut all milk products? My daughter has been battling this for 11 months now and I found that rubbing pure coconut oil on her skin every day sometimes twice a day really helps. When the break outs are bad, I also rub Cetaphil on top of the oil to seal it in. Her skin is almost clear. It's when I give her milk products I notice the flare up again. When she turns a year old I will stop giving her milk products all together and I bet the eczema will be gone.

My son has eczema and although your child's case sounds more severe. We found that the aveeno products have worked the best. We use the aveeno anti itch wash and anti-itch body lotions. The great thing is that they don't have the steroids in them like the prescribed creams. It's worth a try, it can't hurt! J. from grownupgirlfrieinds.com

R., try cutting out white bread (it has yeast) and anything in the yeast bred family. White rice, and anything with flour in it. In addition cut out sugars as they tend to feed the iritation along with the yeasty products. I also found that a brand called Melaluca has an amazing lotion with tea tree oil that works wonders on iritated skin with eczema. Look on the website.

Hi R., I love the Renew intensive cream.. but it's sold by a company that requires you to become a member in order to buy their products at good prices. I'm not longer a member because they required me to purchase products every month. We love their products but we were buying way more than we needed just to meet their requirement. People abs. rave about this cream, especially for eczema problems.. I heard many stories. So maybe you can contact the company and ask for a sample? If that doesn't work, I'd purchase one bottle as a non-member and test it. It might be worth it since I heard so many things about. God luck!!

I know this will sound crazy but, have you tried Vics Vapor Rub? I cleared up my kid's (and mine!) eczyma and dry skin with this!! I know it sounds crazy but it really works!! I had battled the eczyma issue for years and was constantly at the dermatologist getting creams, steroids, ointments, etc. and nothing worked! Then read an article of Dr. Gott in the Register so I tried the Vics Vapor Rub. And it worked!!!!

I hope this is helpful!

Hi R.-

I believe I have something that can help. It's an all natural product called LimuPlus. You drink 2 ounces a day and it has amazing health properties. In addition, you can apply it topically. My daughter had eczema all up and down her arm and the Limu was amazing. It cleared up in about a week. Now, if she has a flair up, I will start with the Limu again. It's an amazing product.

You can find more information here: http://www.140789.limuplus.com

A little about me: I own my own personal care products business and I also dedicate my time as a free business coach to mentor others with stay at home businesses, teachiing the skills for success.

I'm a newlywed (Sept. '07) and I have 3 children. 1 boy, 20, 1 girl 14 and 1 very special little boy, 7

I just wanted to tell you to go to an allergist.
My 3 year old had eczema before I relized he had allergies- food and environmental. He is allergic to eggs and milk (and probably other stuff we don't know yet)-
My son loves his allergist - as do I, and he has been the most helpful to my son's health.
We have had skin scratch tests done on him twice, even though my allergist didn't want to put my son through it, I was tired of the guessing game and pushed for the tests- the scratch test was NOT bad at all and gave me answers. Blood tests gave us some answers too. When we had the skin scratch tests done I just brought a bunch of toys to the doctors office, and some never before seen ones and he played.
Also there is a thing called "NAET" - its an elimination diet program with books and a few doctors. I have heard good things about it, looked into it but have not done it myself.
One last thought- My whole family kept telling me not to bath him so often, but I noticed it got worse when I didn't- Good luck, I feel for you-

Hi R.,

the best products I have come across are Arbonne's. They make a wonderful baby line that is great for excema. my son also has cradle cap and the oil takes it away. They do not have chemicals or mineral oil in them - they are pure products that are the best!
If you want more info, give me a call or email me: ###-###-####, ____@____.com. I can show you how to get them at a discount!!

Have you tried cutting out dairy? Alot of people have allergies to dairy.

My daughter had eczema when she was younger and the Dr. told me the best thing was Vaseline. Which semed to work well. It stops the itch and eventually clears it up...w several applications. Also dreft or clear detergents for washing clothes and pure cotton loose clothing should help keep it from aggravating. Usually mild soaps, aveeno oatmeal baths also alleviate the skin.
Good luck! Eventually she seemed to grow out of this and at 16 she has no problems. Other issues may develop like asthma and allergies, if your child doesn't already have symptoms.

Oh R.,

My two oldest sons were very similar. My middle son had it so bad his face would be bleeding after every nap. I was so afraid he was going to scar in addition to the discomfort I knew he was in.

We tried all sorts of lotions and prescriptions and nothing helped until I began using Arbonne's Baby Care line. I could show you some AMAZING before and after pictures of a baby with eczema and how these products have helped within a week if not days. My son's skin is absolutely beautiful with NO scars and I don't have to bother with lathering lotion on twice a day. I just wash all my boys in the wash (9 1/2 months, 4 1/2 years, and 7 1/2 years) and use the lotion as needed. I did have to use another one of their lotions in the beginning where he had been scratching but that was because I did not want him to scar.

If you want to know what all I used and how to get a sample of the products or copies of the pictures, let me know. ____@____.com

My oldest won't use anything else no matter what superhero is on the bottle!

Hugs,
L.

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try putting him in a oatmeal bath, you can get from your pharmacy or at Walmart. My grandson also had it and it has worked.

hi, eliminate milk (casein)from his diet & anything that contains it (casein is the protein found in milk). this is one of the top reasons why children have eczema! although he may not be "allergic" to milk, he very well may have a sensitivity to it. eliminate it for a few months & i hope you will see a difference! good luck!

Hi R.,
I didn't read all of your responses so someone may have suggested this already. After a warm (not too warm) bath I cover my son with Eucerin intense repair creme - NOT lotion. This creme has worked really well for him, especially after a bath. After a couple nights his skin is perfect! Good luck.

Try cutting out milk products-sometimes that is a great source of problems with the eczema-you can either try soy or goats milk as a substitute.

My son had bad eczema on certain spots of his arms when he was an infant & also reflux. Found out at 7mo that he has a milk allergy. I took him to a pediatric chiropractor who also specialized in chinese medicine. After one treatment the reflux reduced by 50%. He said the area in which the eczema is erupting corresponds to problems in areas of the body/organs. For my son the arm area meant problems in the gastrointestinal area....which was 100% true. He put him on homeopathic remedy (sulphur) and he improved within 2-3wks. Meds help but are only temporary b/c they dont treat the root cause. Sounds like you've been trying so hard, so maybe you should give an herbalist a try. I also used chamomille essential oil mixed in Trader Joes lavender body oil for his skin. That seemed to help especially when applied before bedtime.

Three diet suggestions that cured my two girls' eczema! First, cut out all sugar and simple carbs. This includes sugar, corn syrup, white flour, white pasta, white rice, even fruit juice (a little fruit is okay, but not too much, and low glycemic fruit like berries are the best). Second, add in lots of healthy fats and oils. Salads with cold-pressed olive oil, avocados, walnuts, flax seeds, and raw flaxseed oil and coconut oil, all to super-moisturize the skin. I also buy Barleans brand "Omega Swirl" for my girls, which is fish oil flavored with either lemon or berry and whipped into the consistency of a smoothie. Very easy to get kids to take a teaspoon daily, and full of great oils for them. I also use Organic Valley's cultured organic butter - good fats and good probiotics for kids. Third, add in lots and lots of probiotics. Yogurt, kefir, even acidohpilus capsules or liquid (from a health food store - refrigerated!) you can mix in with his milk or water. My girls love yogurt or kefir smoothies: whole milk organic yogurt/kefir, berries/mango/bananna/etc, 1 TBS flaxseed oil, 1 TBS coconut oil, and raw honey to make it a bit sweeter, if necessary (raw honey is slowly metabolized so it doesn't cause a spike in insulin levels, is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal). Watch out for yogurt and kefir that are not plain/unflavored - they contain tons of sugar, which you need to totally cut out in the initial stages of curing eczema. Make these three changes and you son's eczema will be better -no steroids or creams necessary. If you do want to moisturize topically, try straight coconut oil - it works wonderfully, and smells great!

R.,

I have a work at home business with Melaleuca. They sell a lotion called Renew which was tested worked better than Eucerin for eczema. You might want to give it a try if you haven't already. You can contact me via email or my website - http://DontPayDayCare.

Ann Marie

Try taking milk out. It might help. Also ask for a script for Locoid from your doc. My 18 mo breaks out in terrible eczema during pollen season. Maybe that's what's going on? Is this a new thing (in terms of it being unbearable) for him or ongoing? I would consider taking him to a pede allergist.

My husband has had severe eczema all of his life. When he was young it resulted in months of missed school every winter becuase his feet would crack and bleed so badly that he couldn't walk. Topical ointments didn't help at all. Now has an adult he has developed asthma and a cronic cough that doctors just couldn't figure out for years. Well to make a long story short, we just figured out that BOTH problems were due to an underlying milk allergy. For him no milk our yogurt means no coughing and no eczema. We do find that he can have small amounts of dairy if it is local grassfed cows that don't get growth hormones, so the rxn might actually be to hormones or grain in milk. Its worth taking dairy out of his diet for a month to see if it helps maybe?

I agree with a lot of the responses about the dairy. My son had really bad cradle cap that turned into bad excema, he was recently diagnosed with multiple allergies, once the dairy etc. was taken out of his diet he cleared right up. I would try to get him tested for allergies. Good luck!

eczema is also a sign of a milk allergy(not another thing you want to cut out I'm sure)but if the rash is all year round and on the fatty parts of the body(butt,legs, belly) odds are it's an allergy and probably milk...try to cut out(or down) on milk for a week or so and see if you notice a difference. I like the Eucerin itch and calming relief for seasonal eczema...goodluck!

Hello, I have two young boys that both have eczema but at different stages. My youngest (19 months) had very bad cradle cap when he was born which turn into eczema, I was told about Elicon, I've been using it and I really see a change in his skin. He doesnt have bad breakouts, and when he does its mainly only on his stomach or arms but not to the p where its itchy. I alos use shea butter as a moisturizer. but the next time you go to the doctor ask about Elicon it really worked for my son and I hope it will work for yours. Oh also when giving baths its best not to let him r her sit in the tub for too long so if not try to shorten the bath time that could also be drying out the skin.

Hello, I'm a mom of three, my youngest is a beautiful seven month old boy that HAD really bad eczema. It developed around two months of age. I tried all of the creams etc and it turns out that he was allergic to dairy ie, milk, eggs etc. I'm nursing so I had to cut all of this out of my diet. It's one of the only things you didn't mention that you cut out of your poor sons diet. My son didn't have the "normal" symptoms of a dairy allergy, mucous in the bowel movements/blood, vomiting, so it was such a blessing when it completely cleared up after giving up dairy. Hope this helps a little.

Hi R.,

My 4 y/o son has it bad too. I've tried a bunch of things--the Aveeno one specifically for eczema did help but was not perfection (I still had to keep up with some patches here and there) in combination with taking a nightly dose of Claritin.

I took my other little one in to the allergist for something else and mentioned the 4 y/o's eczema. He suggested we try Cerave, which I bought at Costco (it's behind the counter but not an Rx):

http://www.cerave.com/

Looks like drugstore.com and most places also sell it.

I have to say, his skin is clear as day right now--can't be sure what did it as he is still on the Claritin as well. Once all the flowers and trees stop blooming I am going to stop it and see how we do.

Good luck!

I have a 16 month old daughter who also had cradle cap and eczema- I finally took her to the allergist only to find out that she is allergic to egg- I might suggest you take your son to an allergist and let them do some skin tests-
As soon as I cut out the egg *including foods with it baked in it- her skin has gotten much better-
Hope this helps-
R.

I feel so bad for your boy. My son also had awful eczema. I tried to keep him from scratching, used the same ointments that I used on my daughter because she too had eczema (not nearly as bad) but nothing worked. I finally went to an allergist. He told me to bathe him nightly 10 to 15 minutes, after you take him out of the tub put a layer of Eucrine on him within 120 seconds and use only cotton clothes to sleep in. He also gave me a prescription ointment and prescription liquid that he took by mouth for a short time. My son was so much better within days. He has flair ups from time to time but nothing nearly as bad as before. I don't know where you live but I went to Dr. Jay Kashkin in Fair Lawn, NJ. He is wonderful to both kids and parents. (By the way, he mentioned that not allowing a child to scratch an itch is sometimes more difficult for the child.) An allergist might be your answer. Good luck!

I agree with Susan R's response. There is something going on internally with your son. I remember my Naturopath telling me that cradle cap (which can then lead to eczema - in your son's case) is Fungus related. SO, you may want to try to eliminate all yeast/fungus from his diet. That means: breads, crackers/pretzels, ketchup, mayo, mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, mushrooms...etc.... (Matzo crackers are OK)

(you can try the milk products also - but my gut is telling me it's the fungus)

And a good Probiotic would be beneficial to him as well as some Omega-3 fish oil.

If that doesn't work, I highly recommend a Naturopath who will get to the root of the problem - not some dr. who will just give some prescription based substance to mask it.

Please try to solve the problem rather than giving him a medicine.

~J.

Hi R.,
Please give me a call or go to my website. We have THE answer to your eczema and I will gladly send you some. I do wish you well.
L.
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Hi R.,

Have you ever heard of Arbonne? Arbonne offers pure, safe and beneficial skincare products. We have a wonderful baby
line. There is a baby oil and lotion that I believe can help tremendously. Please contact me at ____@____.com if you would like a free sample.

Thanks and good luck.

J.