My lo has eczema, it's flared up quite badly in the heat. Ive been using aqueous cream but have just been prescibed oiltum (sp?) and hydrocortisone for the bad area's.
Just wondering what other's experiences have been-what makes it worse/better etc, thanks ladiesxx
lo is 15weeks
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most of my 5 kids have had/still have eczema! Its an awful thing.
I use all non bio wash products and no softners. I also use only simple range of bath products and shampoos.
I watch their diet as somethings can trigger a bad reaction. Lots of citrus and too much milk seems to set them off.
My 3 yr old is the worst one yet and he as 2% hydrocortisone for the bad areas on his body and 1% for any on his face as 2% is too heavy and can thin the skin too much. I bathe him and while he is still damp I rub cream on to keep in as much moisture. I do this even if he has no flare ups. i just rub E45 or similiar all over him. When he is bad I still do this but rub the 2% on the effected parts. Sometimes a medicine like piriton can help when they are itching at night. Keep their nails short so they cant scratch till they bleed and then get infections.
My kids grow out of it by the time they are 5 or so.
Good luck
d xxx
Hope your lo is not suffering too much.
TCxx
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Will pop into lush and see if i can find that cream and will also try the evening primrose oil xx