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Eczema
Posted on 20th April at 12:13 PM Posted by: Steve Barton
Many parents of young children are concerned about the risk of eczema in their child. Not surprising given the publicity over the last few years. The current figures suggest 1 in 4 babes may develop eczema. But do not get too worried about this - most children do grow out of the condition eventually and there are things you can do to reduce the risk of developing eczema. Though there is a strong genetic link, research also suggests that “modern life” may contribute to a child developing eczema. Greater water use; carpeted centrally heated homes; family pets; dust mites - all these are things you can do something about. This time of the year you can get more fresh air into the house. Washing bedclothes, pillows etc can reduce the risk of exposure to the house dust mite - even putting favourite cuddly toys in the freezer overnight or while the babe’s asleep can help too (it kills the mites and stops the eggs developing). House dust mites feed off skin cells and other debris - and its the mite faeces that can contribute to eczema. There’s also good things to do in terms of keeping babe’s skin in tact and less likely to react to this insult - mild products, avoiding aggressive cleansing, and using moisturisers to keep the skin protected. If babe does have serious eczema do seek medical advice - emollients can help though not all these are equally well-tolerated by all children. If you are at all concerned though - find a sympathetic doctor, pharmacist or health visitor to help you. For more information on eczema go to http://www.eczema.org.
eczema
Posted on 04th May at 10:31 PM Posted by: halima
My daughter now nine developed eczema at the age of three. she only had little patches at the back of her knees. I was told that she would grow out of it but as shes got older it has spread. last year she had a particular bad flare up that she was covered from haed to toe. We have tried many ointments, creams diets etc none seem to work. has anybody got any miracle cure to carm it if not cure it? It is particulaly worse at the moment.
Eczema
Posted on 29th June at 11:00 PM Posted by: Saddaf
my five month old son developed eczema when he was 6 wks old. we have tried a number of lotions and potions such as diprobase, doublebase, dermol, oilatum and a shampoo for his scalp. he has good days and some bad days. we are hoping it will disappear soon. he screams everytime we apply the cream on him, but we have been advised to constantly moisturise him and use Hydrocortisine on the very sore patches. again if anyone has any other suggestion on what could help him please let us all know. its vey upsetting seeing him get upset each time he has creams applied to him.
ezcema
Posted on 20th November at 11:10 AM Posted by: mrs hilary sawbridge
My newest grandson has developed ezema at six weeks old. His Daddy has ezema very badly. What can you reccomend? His Mum has taken him to his doctor but he has suggested steroid cream. But can you reccomend another ointment or liquid medicine.
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Eczema
Posted on 03rd May at 07:37 PM Posted by: Sue
When My second son was born, he had beautiful skin. Little did I know he would go on to develop Eczema. He is 20 weeks now & has Eczema all over his body. He has it on his fingers & even has it on one of his eyelids. It’s a constant struggle to get it under control. We visit the doctor at least once a week. I now have him on Soya milk formula & it seems to be helping with the use of Diprobase cream for his skin.