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Eczema moms...

warriormomerinwarriormomerin
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Do any of you use a lotion/moisturizer daily on your DC's skin? If so would you mind sharing?

DD has eczema, but we've never had any success with with lotion. However, the eczema + the fact that she needs to soak in bleach water 3 times a day for MRSA is seriously drying her skin out, which is just making it easier for the MRSA to get right back into her system. It's a vicious cycle and our pedi has recommended keeping her skin hydrated in spite of any eczema outbreaks until the MRSA is under control.

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  • sara401sara401

    Have you tried tea tree lotion??

    I hope O is napping for you now :)

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  • Meg41208Meg41208

    The only thing that has worked to clear up DD's eczema is Elocon ointment. 

    ETA: For myself, I have used Shikai Dry Skin Therapy which has borage oil in it.  I get dry skin breakouts in the winter and this is the only thing that has helped.  

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  • Miller238Miller238 member
    Katelyn's dermatologist said Aquaphor only.
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  • warriormomerinwarriormomerin
    imagesara401:

    Have you tried tea tree lotion??

    I hope O is napping for you now :)

    I know you had mentioned the soap, but I didn't think about tea tree lotion. Would it be the same as tree tea oil lotion?

    Yeah, right. My kid sleep? He's currently running around the house dressed in an old Cinderella costume. Hopefully, I can get him out of the dress before soccer...

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  • hav2runhav2run
    Aquaphor is the best thing ever for eczema.  We put it on DD while she is wet from the tub.  It is greasy.  If A does not like the greasiness, then try Cetaphil cream in the big tub (not a pump bottle or tube).  Both were recommended to me by several doctor friends, and they work very well.  Perhaps a dab of 1.5% hydrocortisone cream every other day too.
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  • sara401sara401
    imagewarrior*mom:
    imagesara401:

    Have you tried tea tree lotion??

    I hope O is napping for you now :)

    I know you had mentioned the soap, but I didn't think about tea tree lotion. Would it be the same as tree tea oil lotion?

    Yeah, right. My kid sleep? He's currently running around the house dressed in an old Cinderella costume. Hopefully, I can get him out of the dress before soccer...

     

    I used Pine Tar Soap in the shower and then tea tree ointment and lotion when I got out when I had that bad rash.  Supposedly, it's a "natural" remedy for eczema.  

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  • chrissyrphchrissyrph
    I think aquaphor is the best moisturizer out there, with that said it is sooooo greasy, that's the only thing I use on J.  The eucerin in the tub is pretty decent too, and I don't think it's as greasy.  On the outbreak spots, you can put a little hydrocortisone cream on there-just use is sparingly b/c kids absorb that more so than adults and it is a steroid cream.  I usually find I can get away with using steroid creams every few days and still keep the spots away.  Good luck, eczema is so frustrating! 
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  • adamsbabbleadamsbabble member
    Charlotte has eczema and I have flare ups with it from time to time also.  When either of us have the rough dry scaly patches I use Aquaphor and/or hydrocortisone cream.  I once it had so badly that I had to get a prescription ointment, but for the most part I've just used the Aquaphor or hydrocortisone cream.  However, when it's not really bad and I just want to keep her/my skin hydrated, I use the Aveeno Baby Moisturizer (dark blue cap--says something about eczema on it).  I use this as a daily moisturizer on both of us, or when the bad flare ups are over the worst part of it and I'm tired of using the icky greasy stuff.  It's my favorite thing to use for both of us for a preventitive/daily hydrating kind of thing!
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  • smitt2619smitt2619

    Halo Technical Comfort clothing really helps with eczema and sensitive skin. This is from their website:

    • Made with CoolMax? fabric, wicks moisture to keep skin dry. Great for sensitive skin conditions.
    • The National Eczema Association (NEA) has awarded the Seal of Acceptance to HALO? Technical Comfort System?.  The NEA Seal of Acceptance is awarded to products intended for children and adults with eczema or sensitive skin.
    • Soft, silky feel is friction free and helps reduce irritation and itching
    • Fast drying.  Helps regulate body temperature for greater comfort
    • Helps prevent skin rashes by wicking moisture from delicate skin
    • Smooth seams prevent irritation at pressure points
    • SPF 30
    • Parents of children with sensitive skin conditions report marked improvements with regular wear
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