thread: eczema: what to wear?

  1. #1
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    Dec 2008
    Ardeer, Melbourne
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    Unhappy eczema: what to wear?

    my lil Monsta has really bad eczema on his face that's just been stubborn n refuses to go away regardless of what we try. Its good one day then worse the next. I'm out of ideas.

    Anyways I'm struggling to find appropriate clothing to dress him in. Every morning I see that the collar ribbing of his clothes dirty with some yellow stains. its probably from his face rubbing on it through the night. So what can I put him in that will at least reduce the rubbing?

    I really don't know what more I can try for the Monsta. I use to take lots of photos, but its been close to none in the last few months cos its just so heartbreaking. on the upside, at least he still laughs n plays a if its nothing, but its just heartbreaking for us

  2. #2
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    Dec 2006
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    Do you know much about his eczema triggers? As often it can be diet related - my son flares up if he eats grapes, blueberries etc (fruits that are high in salicylates)

    In terms of clothing - I guess the best thing to do is get organic cotton/bamboo/hemp fabrics (organic meaning no chemicals were used in growth or production of the fibres).

    I have had success with Medihoney eczema cream too. Hope this helps a bit.

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    Dec 2006
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    Oh also if you make a big effort to reduce/eliminate chemicals in your home it will go a long way to helping.

    I only use Ecostore products (for washing clothes/nappies/dishes/soap/shampoo) and my boy hasn't had a flare up since then, his skin is too sensitive for any normal soaps, detergents etc.

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    DO you mean in the way of outfits or fabric. 100% cotton is best but Im not sure on clothing specifically