https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 03:56:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-2876447 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:09:01 +0000 Kristina44 2876447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Foderma is my favorite serum for eczema and dry skin patches. It also works well on rashes like diaper rash and areas that commonly get ingrown hairs from shaving. It is awesome! Works better than the lotion that my dermatologist gave me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487981 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:18:25 +0000 shopaholic 1487981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: Thanks! Going to Amazon Prime it now! I am going to request the blood test! Wouldn't be bad to get one done myself for food allergies! I had the prick test done years ago - no fun. </p> <p>I do feel like she might have a little bit of allergy to oatmeal and dairy, but maybe will outgrow them. The blood test seems like a great peace of mind thing. </p> <p>@JerricaBenton: Thanks! Going to request it this week!</p> <p>@DillonLion: Thanks! I know, that's what our Ped said he uses on his own kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487935 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:49:36 +0000 DillonLion 1487935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope you figure out something that works! Poor baby.</p> <p>Aveeno Eczema is perfect for my LO. Clears it up immedia. She breaks out without it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487867 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:28:04 +0000 yin 1487867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: You can find it at most drug stores, Target, and Amazon! I like to buy from Amazon with S&amp;S since I go through so much of it.</p> <p>After DS1 turned one, we had a blood test done to determine his food allergies -- dairy, egg, and peanuts. LO was prescribed an epi-pen, which we keep on hand at all times (and have unfortunately used once due to a peanut reaction). Later we went to see an allergist who did a skin prick test, which confirmed the allergies that we knew about and added dust mites to our list. He gets checkups every 6 months to see if his levels are improving or getting worse. At the last checkup his peanuts levels were very high but dairy was going down. He may outgrow it at almost 3 years old. Next appointment we will test to see his reaction to heated dairy. I have to bake him a muffin with x amount of milk in it, and we wait for an hour at the office to see what happens after he eats it. Crossing my fingers for good news.</p> <p>Oh and one more thing. You can bathe everyday but try not to use soap every time. Always moisturize after the bath. I've heard that chlorine helps with eczema. Extra pool time wouldn't hurt. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487830 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:12:05 +0000 JerricaBenton 1487830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: our pediatrician referred us to a pediatric allergist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487551 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:56:56 +0000 shopaholic 1487551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks Everyone for so many replies! </p> <p>I've battled eczema my whole life too, but I think I need a new dermatologist for us both! I've never been prescribed Vanicream or CeraVe! I used CeraVe before but kept breaking out and my deem told me it's not for me. </p> <p>I applied my Eucerin Original Cream (the really thick one) last night and it's finally calmed down a lot! The coconut oil does nothing on the flare up. </p> <p>@yin: @daniellemybelle: @coacheswife123: Where do you get Vanicream? Is it prescription?</p> <p>@littleveesmommy: @JerricaBenton: I DO want to get a food and allergy test done on LO. Where did you get it done? Pediatrician or Dermatologist? I have a few suspicions too, but our ped just agrees with me and says it's okay to avoid what I suspect….</p> <p>@mamimami: Do you take LOs to a pediatric derm or regular? What is the compounding prescription called? Will try the Mustela Milky Bath! </p> <p>@bpcmarj: Interesting! I have irritation when I use Vaseline myself. So I always just use Aquaphor?</p> <p>@junebugmama: Hmm… makes sense about the J&amp;J.</p> <p>@daniellemybelle: @purrpletulips: I prefer the bathe everyday, but lock in moisturizer right after. We need the bath for her bedtime routine too! Too scared to mess with that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487028 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:25:11 +0000 bunnylove08 1487028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my cousin has eczema and she uses aquaphor. If he gets really bad she goes with the RX </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487027 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:24:55 +0000 Jenn23 1487027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I apply the aquaphor right after his bath while his skin is still damp. That seems to be working the best. I also have used hydrocortisone (OTC, not a prescription) only a few times with bad patches and it helped quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1487016 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:22:02 +0000 littleveesmommy 1487016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: That eczema is definitely super stubborn. I learned the hard way to just stick with the 3x daily rub down. Even now if I forget to, I notice she gets irritated and her skin is dry / uncomfortable. I sure am giving CeraVe good business! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486833 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:29:39 +0000 JerricaBenton 1486833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No suggestions except to say if you decide to see a specialist, maybe you should look into a pediatric allergist. We went to one to check lo for food allergies but she treats tons of kids for eczema and tested for specific allergies if they had it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486745 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:05:24 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1486745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Cetaphil and Eucerin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486727 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:59:20 +0000 purrpletulips 1486727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I agree about the conflicting information, we saw a different doctor than usual and he recommended the frequent bathing and to put lotion on while they are still damp. DD has an appointment with our regular doctor next month so I'm going to ask what her opinion is since they both have the problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486712 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:56:49 +0000 daniellemybelle 1486712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: I've heard conflicting stuff about more frequent or less frequent bathing, too. </p> <p>The arguments for more frequent are 1) if anything on their skin (drool or spit-up in our case) bothers them, bathing will help, and 2) adding moisture to the skin with lukewarm water &amp; then locking it in with lotion will help.</p> <p>Then the argument on the other side is that water/wetness is irritating so you should keep them as dry as possible. Our pediatrician told us to dry her off really well after baths... but I have actually been doing the opposite &amp; applying lotion while she is still damp to lock in the moisture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486696 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:51:14 +0000 daniellemybelle 1486696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleveesmommy: Your post reminded me that we really only had significant success when we were applying Vanicream 3x a day, and hydrocortisone to her patches 2-3x a day. Once her eczema cleared up, I went to just Vanicream after her nightly bath, and maybe a dab on dry patches during diaper changes. Since then she's definitely had more patches crop up again so I really should go back to lotion 3x a day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486077 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:04:59 +0000 mrs. wagon 1486077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aveeno gives me rashes so I don't use it for the kids. We use aquaphor baby wash, aquaphor lotion (the thick, sticky ointment kind) and a prescription hydrocortisone when it flares up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486048 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:58:28 +0000 purrpletulips 1486048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was just at the pedi for his 18m checkup yesterday and has some eczema patches. They recommended bathing more often (reverse of what we were told with DD) and to use Cetaphil lotion and cleanser. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486041 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:57:03 +0000 junebugmama 1486041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aveeno is a J&amp;J product, and usually just causes irritation to any skin disorders. </p> <p>I have great success with coconut oil, when the boys develop eczema in the winter. However, if it's all the time, it's usually tied to a food intolerance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1486031 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:55:40 +0000 MaisyMay 1486031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has eczema by her mouth and I use just a little hydrocortisone for when it itches. If it really bothers her, I'll put a bit of my prescription on it and it clears us quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485982 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:43:51 +0000 bpcmarj 1485982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and the ped did also say that we could use hydrocortizone when she really gets itchy...and we have and it worked well. I just don't use it often...only when she seems to have a really bad patch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485973 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:41:37 +0000 bpcmarj 1485973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been using Shea Moisture brand shampoo and bar soap. Then just plain old vaseline when she gets out of the bath. It is the ONLY thing that has helped and made her stop itching (which was our main problem...there was not much that was visible but she was itching like crazy). The pediatrician also said that there was something called hydrated petrolatum that we could get at the pharmacy. It is basically vaseline with water whipped into it so that it is extra moisturizing. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485938 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:31:23 +0000 T-Mom 1485938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our allergist prescribed a steroid for my DD's eczema which we only used for a few days to clear up a patch (was very quick) and after that we used Cerave cream as suggested by the ped. That combo worked really well on stubborn areas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485751 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:37:11 +0000 mamimami 1485751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to a dermatologist for SURE. Our pediatrician sent us with both of our kids and it has been really helpful. In fact, the pedi thought our son had eczema and the dermatologist diagnosed him something else... (and our daughter DOES have eczema so we have a variety of skin issues in our household which I blame on my husband) but I digress,..</p> <p>Have you tried Mustela milky bath?</p> <p>The dermatologist also had us get this lotion MADE at a compounding pharmacy: part cold cream, part glycerin, part talc, and it is a GREAT moisturizer and costs next to nothing. I think that's the kind of random stuff a dermatologist can offer, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485738 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:34:23 +0000 littleveesmommy 1485738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD has been battling eczema since around 3 months old and after trying many creams/lotions, what worked best for us was CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (the one in the tub). We did lukewarm baths every other day with no soap and massaged in the CeraVe while she was still damp to lock in the moisture. She got a CeraVe rubdown morning / noon / night, and we also reinforced with a thin layer of Aquaphor on the really bad areas to really seal in the moisture. I also had a prescription hydrocortisone valerate that the pediatric dermatologist gave us if a spot is super stubborn but I used it super sparingly. </p> <p>Has you LO ever had any allergy tests done? I know they say eczema is usually not related to food allergies but in DD's case, certain foods exacerbated her eczema - corn and peanuts both which came up positive in her skin allergy panel. I suspected these items even before the allergy panel from elimination diet. She's finally outgrowing the corn skin sensitivity but we will stay away from peanuts for a while longer. She just turned 2 and while she has two stubborn spots, they are mostly manageable and her skin is finally much better. I still have to rub her down with CeraVe lotion twice a day since she is prone to dry skin but it gets better so hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485712 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:25:59 +0000 septca 1485712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try the MD Moms dry skin rescue cream - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/MD-Moms-Fragrance-Rescue-Extreme/dp/B000NHQS0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1394544326&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=md+moms+dry+skin+rescue" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/MD-Moms-Fragrance-Rescue-Extreme/dp/B000NHQS0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1394544326&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=md+moms+dry+skin+rescue</a>. It clears up DD's eczema overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485668 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:10:11 +0000 cmomma17 1485668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aveeno isn't strong enough for us. We only use that for regular lotion. We have a prescription hydrocortisone cream that works wonders on bad patches and use aquaphor for the rest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485667 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:09:11 +0000 pl0508 1485667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vanicream vote !! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485654 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:01:43 +0000 daniellemybelle 1485654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Vanicream. We also use California Baby Super Sensitive body wash but I only really use it on the areas that get dirty, not her torso where most of her patches are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485631 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:48:13 +0000 hellobeeboston 1485631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cannot use Aveeno - I get a bad reaction, maybe because I have celiac and it contains wheat.... Anyway, my son had eczema too and I have been slathering on aquaphor after bath every night and it seems to be helping! I also do regular lotion (I use Mustela) and a few patches that were really bad I did hydrocortisone cream 2x a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485614 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:31:33 +0000 bookwormmama 1485614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could also try washing her with goat milk soap. My cousin's baby had terrible eczema and my mom gave her some of the soap she makes and it completely cleared up his eczema. He was on prescriptions for it and everything! </p> <p>You can probably get some non scented goat milk soap on Etsy or look for a local person that sells it. It has become a popular hobby business for people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-no-aveeno#post-1485611 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:28:42 +0000 Adira 1485611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Xander can't use Aveeno either - it caused rashes and made everything worse!</p> <p>I use Aquaphor mainly to treat Xander's eczema, but sometimes when I need to get more aggressive, I use a hydrocortisone ointment.</p> <p>And in order of keeping things moisturized, ointments are better than creams, and creams are better than lotions! So stick with Aquaphor or other ointments. And definitely if she's scratching at it, try a hydrocortisone ointment to help with the itching and really lock in the moisture. </p>