Eczema

[<3 Mumofthreetobe <3]

My little boy, 17mths, all of a sudden has a case of eczema on over his neck/chest and a bit on his face. What's the best treatment for him? I have found its really come on ever since he's started taking his puffer again for his wheezing etc.

[leckert]

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
You can get sigmacort (steroid cream) over the counter at the chemist but use it sparingly 2-3 times a day.
Non steroid creams I've used with some success - moo goo eczema & psoriasis cream but its nut oil based(avail online from moo goo site or some health food shops) hope's relief - eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, itchy dry skin (avail at chemists); medihoney eczema cream (avail health food stores - maybe at chemists, haven't looked)
We tried qv bath stuff & cream and it didn't work for us.
Wash every second day as too much washing dries skin out

[JLeigh29]

Are you sure it's eczema? It's really common in asthmatics...

If so, leckert had great ideas. Try an oatmeal sock in the bath (fill a sock with oats and put it in the water) - not too hot and pat dry afterwards, rather than rub. The steroid cream will help you get on top of it and the other stuff helps keep it at bay.

[Africangypsie]

My DD9 has eczema, however it is related to an unknown/undetectable allergy (which I can pinpoint to certain dairy products and certain lollies but according to allergy tests, she isn't allergic to dairy...) anyways, over the years we have tried every single product on the market, including steroid creams... I have to say- the absolute best thing is PawPaw cream.. It's a red tube or you can buy it as a container that you can get almost everywhere, including Target. It's the only thing we use and it gets rid of it (if we catch it early)- within the day... If we miss the early signs, it can take it 2-3 days, but it is by far the best stuff.. And it's cheaper because anyone in the house can use it.
Hope this helps.

[<3 Mumofthreetobe <3]

We have pawpaw cream here at home. Been applying that and it's really helped. He's not scratching at it anymore and its not as angry looking. Love that stuff!

[JLeigh29]

Good tip - I'll try it on mine

Glad he's improving. Getting rid of the itch is the hardest part.

[Africangypsie]

Oh good. I'm glad it's worked. Good luck with it in the future.

[bbr]

We have pawpaw cream here at home. Been applying that and it's really helped. He's not scratching at it anymore and its not as angry looking. Love that stuff!

Aveeno moisturizer is good also for eczema. Moisturize every day.
Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing.
Take lukewarm baths and showers, using mild soap or non-soap cleanser
Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel – do not rub.
Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to “lock in” moisture.
When possible, avoid rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat.
Learn your eczema triggers and avoid them.
Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather.
Keep your fingernails short to help keep scratching from breaking the skin.
Some people with allergies find it helps to remove carpets from their house, and give pets dander treatments.