My DS (7) always gets a terrible red, raw patch of eczema and irritation when he gets a cold. Currently treating it with frequent vaseline and 2x/daily OTC cortisone ointment after a gentle cleansing with warm water. Is there anything else I can do? |
We use A and D ointment. The lanolin and petroleum jelly mix is richer and stays on longer than just petroleum jelly. |
sometimes cortisone can make it worse. Try everything but that for a few days and see if it helps. |
I swear by a combo of Eucerin eczema cream with Aquaphor layered on top. DD and I are both prone to bad patches of eczema, and this is what works for us. |
Any kind of cream really stings! Is there a similar ointment? |
Chap stick. |
I would definitely stop the cortisone treatment. |
I swear by babyganics lip and face balm. |
Figure out what foods are associated with it. Wheat causes me to have it... |
Cerave Eczema Creamy Oil is the only cream that doesn’t sting my son’s super sensitive eczema skin. It’s amazing, if you haven’t tried I highly recommend it. It’s runny, but it really works for us. |
Eucrisa has worked amazingly for us. It's a cream, but not a steroid. Also Eucerin Skin Calming lotion has worked better for us than their eczema cream. |
+1 Eggs & milk are culprits here. Ask dr for ointment. Or try neosporin. Or the curad silver solution ointment. Don’t eat these though. |
Have you tried "liquid bandage" on the area before it flares? |
I was going to suggest silicone patches for scars or wrinkles. It's definitely visible but if your kids is small perhaps it won't be a big deal. |
Gold bond eczema cream. Works great. |