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Posted by Molly on June 27, 2001 at 08:57:56:
In Reply to: Re: excema???? posted by Kristen Thomas on June 23, 2001 at 09:23:11:
: : My 11/2 year old got sand papaer dry patches on her back and shoulders I took her to the doctor they told me she had excema they prescribed lotions and potions and the whole nine yards but the best treatment i ran on to by accident alpha hydroxy face cream clears it up in one or two days treatment what the prescription lotions won't touch!!! : : : : Has anyone got any suggestions on what is the best treatment and maybe what is causing this? He has not had any skin problems before and is only having homemade veges anf baby rice and fruit. : : : Thanks in advance : My son has excema and I've been searching for the cause and cure for more than 6 months. He has allergies to milk and peanuts, which he doesn't eat. But, he is also sensitive to fresh fruit, especially melon, tomatos, kiwi, and if he has too much his excema will be worse. I have a 6 month old that started to have problems with excema/rash/redness at about 3 months. It seemed to start at her face and gradually cover the rest of her body. Right now her legs are the worst. I have looked on the internet, spoke to doctors, and asked friends. I have heard a ton of different "theories". Some of the things suggested to me (but I haven't tried all of them) are: MSM (a sulfur supplement that can be purchased in a cream), Hydro Cortizone Cream (limited use), Vaseline, Baby Oil, Apple Vinegar (applied topically), "Mud" (facial mud), Benedryl (to relieve itching), Cammomile lotions, Zinc Oxide (like found in diaper lotions)....I think that's about it, but every day a new one comes up. A lot of these are a problem becuase of the age and getting the ingredients into the baby's mouth. Most everyone has told me that "she will outgrow it". Good luck!
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: : : My 4 and a half month old started to get really dry skin on his cheeks, and now keeps scratching at his ears until they are raw.