https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 09:13:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal/page/2#post-2838701 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:53:10 +0000 daniellemybelle 2838701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Look into Dr. Aron. Life-changing for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2838650 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:44:24 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2838650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This stuff (neosporin eczema lotion) has almost cleared my eczema up. I had horrible blisters and cracks on my hands and it's almost all gone now. Highly recommend! </p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/neosporin-eczema-essentials-daily-moisturizing-cream-6-oz/-/A-13918153?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&#038;adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=9014039&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoerU6qje3AIVB5BpCh0e5A7WEAQYASABEgJpL_D_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/neosporin-eczema-essentials-daily-moisturizing-cream-6-oz/-/A-13918153?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&#038;adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=9014039&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoerU6qje3AIVB5BpCh0e5A7WEAQYASABEgJpL_D_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2838639 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:01:54 +0000 DesertDreams88 2838639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I skimmed so this might already be covered BUT about bathing frequency and lotion: For my husband, he showers less and has to moisturize every inch of his body IMMEDIATELY after showering to "lock in" the moisture. He uses Vaseline lotion mostly, but Cerave when it gets bad and has prescription items for rough patches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2838623 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:05:25 +0000 Mrsbells 2838623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just chiming in to add that a few friends have had issues with true children and usually were able to control it with a combination of dietary restrictions and lotions/ creams </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2838615 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:16:02 +0000 periwinklebee 2838615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: It fluctuates from looking pretty good to really bad. We suspect the root cause is food allergies, but the wait to get in for allergy testing is three months, so in the meantime we are avoiding suspect foods and managing symptoms, with a combination of advice from the pediatric dermatologist and experimentation. </p> <p>Here's a few things that have been helpful:<br /> 1) Lots and lots of moisturizing, and the greasier the better. Pediatric derm said not to use a lotion, because they just don't do enough, to use a cream or a balm. I cover his whole body when he wakes up and before bed. One thing I discovered that does seem to really help is if I put a balm onto his face before getting into the stroller to go to daycare and to come home. I think the heat makes it itchy, he scratches, and this makes it much worse. But really moisturizing right before going out in the heat helps to prevent this. </p> <p>2. Anytime he's really itching, we give him children's benadryl. The pediatric derm very strongly recommended this, as itching is the biggest thing that causes it to flair. We'd rather not give him medicine, but in this case it's necessary and better than him scratching, breaking the skin, and causing an infection. The dosing for kids under 2 is based on weight rather than age and I think you have to ask your pediatrician for it. </p> <p>3. We only bathe once a week. I know for some people bathing more often helps, but for LO he's always itchier after a bath, no matter how thoroughly we moisturize after, so we minimize it. </p> <p>4. We got a prescription for desonide, a topical ointment, from the dermatologist. When it's really bad, this is the only thing that can really help to get it under control. </p> <p>5. We file his fingernails every night to try to prevent him from breaking the skin when he scratches. We used to use scratch mittens when he slept, but he figured out how to take them off so that doesn't work anymore. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2838603 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:11:25 +0000 MaryM 2838603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I only posted about my eczema before, but DS ended up having it awful on his eyelids...made worse by a case of HFM (the doctor thinks he rubbed his eyes to relieve a headache and the rubbing made the skin even dryer and itchier)</p> <p>This has become part of his nighttime beauty routine. lol. After he's swaddled, I rub it on his eyebrows and eyelids. It really helped clear up the thick scaley skin. </p> <p>It was so bad before, the skin around one eye is a shade lighter from rubbing it so much. He still rubs his eyes what seems like a lot, but now I think it's more of a tick/habit and at least they aren't as red and sore looking. </p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/aveeno-174-baby-eczema-therapy-night-balm-1oz/-/A-49160743?sid=2757S&#038;ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Other_All%20Products+Shopping_Local&#038;adgroup=All%20Products_Catchall&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=1025202&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgcTogPnd3AIVQkwNCh3EKghsEAQYAyABEgJOzPD_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/aveeno-174-baby-eczema-therapy-night-balm-1oz/-/A-49160743?sid=2757S&#038;ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Other_All%20Products+Shopping_Local&#038;adgroup=All%20Products_Catchall&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=1025202&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgcTogPnd3AIVQkwNCh3EKghsEAQYAyABEgJOzPD_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2838594 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:36:23 +0000 ineebee 2838594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Hi! I wanted to follow up with you to see if things are better. My almost-4mo’s eczema started out mild at around 2.5mo, and now it’s definitely gotten more severe. We’ve just been doing Aquaphor, 2 baths/week, free &amp; clear detergent. I agree with you after reading the thread that what works for some doesn’t always work for others. So frustrating! Haha. Anyway, did you figure out something that works for you all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824899 Fri, 25 May 2018 15:55:45 +0000 periwinklebee 2824899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RKitty: @2littlepumpkins: Thank you!</p> <p>I think this post - and some other stuff I've read - really drives home that the triggers are different for everyone. What clears it up for some people exacerbates it for others. So I think we have to keep experimenting with these different suggestions to find his triggers, and just expect that it's going to be an issue at least until we figure things out better... The pediatrician also thought that it would be a chronic issue, and we are getting in to see a pediatric dermatologist to talk about long term management. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824870 Fri, 25 May 2018 13:53:25 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2824870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My five month old only has milder eczema but her pediatrician told me to basically cover her with baby vaseline (target brand is 100%) every day after bath. It wouldn't have been my first choice over lotion but it actually really works for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824836 Fri, 25 May 2018 12:01:38 +0000 RKitty 2824836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't read all the comments in detail but I second food allergies - even through breast milk causing eczema that won't go away.</p> <p>My son had a pretty bad patch of it on his thighs and we figured out it was from his highchair and what we were cleaning it with!</p> <p>To get it to clear up though we slathered on coconut oil (refined or unrefined works) several times a day and Lemongrass Spa's Healing Elements Balm twice a day. We limited baths/showers to every other day and immediately afterwards slathered on coconut oil. But we really didn't make any progress on getting rid of it till we figured out the cause and fixed that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824825 Fri, 25 May 2018 11:19:33 +0000 periwinklebee 2824825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: Thank you - I think we should experiment with this, as clearly what we're doing is not fully keeping it under control! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824821 Fri, 25 May 2018 11:08:59 +0000 psw27 2824821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: my ped. derm basically said not bathing him wasn't helping to wash off the things that could be irritating him and also didn't give us that nice wet skin to lock in the moisture. I thought it would be the opposite but his skin is SO much better since we started doing that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824820 Fri, 25 May 2018 11:07:15 +0000 periwinklebee 2824820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: @psw27: We are not bathing him very often now - but I do find it a bit confusing. Some things I read said bathe often because it can actually be cause by allergens that need to be washed off. Pediatrican and other stuff I read said the opposite - bathe as little as possible to avoid drying out. We were bathing him more often initially and switched at the pediatrician's recommendation - I'm not sure it has made much difference, so maybe those two things balance out? But I really should keep experimenting. </p> <p>@Ms. RV: @psw27: Interesting, we do have aveeno, maybe I should experiment with that on one patch and aveeno on another to get a better sense for whether he could be sensitive to either of those. </p> <p>@misolee: Hm, I actually have some argan oil. I use it because it is the only natural/gentle product I've found that helps my dry scalp. So makes sense that it could be good for eczema too! </p> <p>@Canoli: Going to check this out. </p> <p>@Adira: Thank you, I wouldn't have even thought of this! Thankfully both the hydrocortisone and topical antibiotic that we picked up are ointments. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824818 Fri, 25 May 2018 10:58:40 +0000 psw27 2824818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS2 has eczema. Based on the pediatric dermatologist's recommendation we use dove sensitive soap on him, All Free and Clear detergent and Hydrolatum as his moisturizer. We also use a prescription hydrocortizone when he has flares. </p> <p>One thing my dermatologist suggested was actually bathing him MORE. I was shocked but it really helped. We apply the hydrolatum onto his skin while it's still wet. He has been much much better since we consistently started this routine. </p> <p>Agree with @Ms. RV: that aquaphor makes it worse for my LO. Apparently the Lanolin in it can cause flares because its a wool derivative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824742 Fri, 25 May 2018 05:21:23 +0000 Littlebit7 2824742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How often do you bathe him? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824741 Fri, 25 May 2018 03:43:19 +0000 Ms. RV 2824741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD and I both get flare ups and for her Aquaphor makes it so much worse. Instead we use Aveeno Baby Eczema Nighttime Balm (but not just at night). The oatmeal really helps the itching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824728 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:31:25 +0000 misolee 2824728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told stuff for Athletes foot also works well.</p> <p>My parents just got back from Spain and bought me pure Argan oil. It’s supposedly great and natural to help with eczema. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824720 Thu, 24 May 2018 20:25:22 +0000 Canoli 2824720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear by Tubby Todd All Over Ointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824600 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:41:37 +0000 Adira 2824600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: If you can make sure you get the ointment, not the cream - it works so much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824527 Thu, 24 May 2018 10:28:56 +0000 periwinklebee 2824527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: @alphagam84: @iluvboba637: Thank you guys, super helpful!</p> <p>The pediatrician gave the go ahead to use the hydrocorisone 1% cream on a couple of spots where the skin isn't broken, twice a day for the next week. I also got a referral to a pediatric dermatologist for long-term management. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824497 Thu, 24 May 2018 09:35:21 +0000 iluvboba637 2824497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs. I know how hard it is to see your LOs skin all red and flared up. It hurts our hearts so much. </p> <p>I lightly use dove baby wash but rinse off quickly. Then lather on Eucerin in shower moisturizer. I started using it on her when she was 6 months and our pedi was fine with it so if you’re interested check with your pedi. I feel like it helps so much for that to absorb into their skin while they are in the bath. Kind of like how hair conditioner makes our hair feel awesome. I never let her sit in soapy water or bubbles so I always drain out the soapy water after rinsing her off and refill with fresh warm water while she plays in the bath after being washed. I let the eucerin sit for about 5-10 mins while she plays then lightly rinse. Pat dry after bath and immediately lather on lots of vanicream and some hydrocortisone on spots that are really flared up. Also long sleeves and long pants immediately so the moisturizer has time to absorb into their skin. I also apply vanicream several times a day during diaper changes if it’s realy bad. And on the cheeks if at really bad sometimes I put lansinoh nipple cream right before her nap or bedtime.</p> <p>Our pedi does not like to prescribe steroid cream but def ask to see a dermatoligist if it’s really bad. </p> <p>Good luck mama. Hope your LOs skin gets better very soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824477 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:49:22 +0000 alphagam84 2824477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pediatrician did a prescription strength hydrocortisone cream (2.5%) to use on our daughter when she has flare ups and it works great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824472 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:23:14 +0000 peachykeen 2824472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD2 had terrible trouble with her eczema around 6 months and the ped prescribed triamcinolone like @gotkimchi: mentioned - it worked so much better than cortisone on the worst spots! Her skin has gotten a lot better in the past couple months (she's 10 months now). We rarely have to use the stronger steroid now and only use cortisone and a heavy cream the ped recommended called Cutemol when she's having a flare up. When her skin is doing well I just use Eucerin, though, because the Cutemol is messy &amp; expensive.</p> <p>ETA: We actually used coconut oil (organic cold-pressed) on her cheeks during the day since you can only use the steroid twice a day. It has some antibacterial and antifungal properties in addition to being moisturizing and it's also non-greasy! It may not work while the skin is broken but maybe it could help in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824464 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:07:16 +0000 Adira 2824464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Other Eczema Tips:</p> <p>- Bathe in luke-warm water. Pat dry - don't rub, and apply an ointment over their skin IMMEDIATELY after the bath to help the skin absorb the moisture.</p> <p>- Apply ointment at least twice a day, and more as needed. We used to have our daycare reapply vaseline after every diaper change!</p> <p>- Run a humidifier at night to increase moisture in the air in his room.</p> <p>- Launder clothes/sheets/etc in fragrance- and dye-free detergent (We use Tide Free &amp; Clear). Don't use fabric softeners or dryer sheets.</p> <p>- Limit baths to 2-3 times a week to allow the body's natural oils to build up (Though this can depend on your child - during the winter, we limit baths to twice a week, but in the summer, we have to do it more often to wash off sweat and sunscreen). Always moisturize after a bath! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824463 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:04:56 +0000 periwinklebee 2824463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824462 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:00:50 +0000 Adira 2824462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Just Cortisone 10 Ointment until we got prescriptions for stronger stuff.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cortizone10.com/anti-itch-ointment.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.cortizone10.com/anti-itch-ointment.html</a></p> <p>I'd double-check with your pediatrician (it says under 2, consult a doctor), but I definitely used this on my babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824461 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:57:27 +0000 MaryM 2824461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I thought Molly's Suds sounded too good to be true and for sure it couldn't actually get things clean, but so far so good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824460 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:54:43 +0000 periwinklebee 2824460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Do you by chance remember what you used? I was looking at some different types of ointment on Amazon, but they all say not for children under 5... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824458 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:53:07 +0000 periwinklebee 2824458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all, this is super helpful! We got an oral antibiotic from the pediatrician this morning because the infection where he scratched it isn't clearing up with the topical one. I hope it isn't too hard on his little system... </p> <p>@starchild: @Pumuckl: I do breastfeed. I haven't noticed flair ups tied to any particular food, but it's been in the back of my mind that this could be the problem and maybe keeping a food log could help. I found another thread about this and all the possibilities of things that people had found to be food triggers were a bit overwhelming, I'm not sure where to start on eliminating possible triggers since there are many but i guess dairy is always a good place to start.... </p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I put on vanicream and aquaphor in the morning and after daycare, daycare puts on aquaphor whenever they notice him scratching, as it seems to reduce that. </p> <p>@MaryM: I hadn't heard of Molly's Suds, thank you! My husband had the same reaction about dryer sheets after I first started doing our laundry. I won't use them because I have sensitive skin too. </p> <p>@jennlin821: They told me they use a fragrance free detergent but it is still a possibility. Tomorrow is his last day at his current daycare, so if that's it hopefully it will be solved soon. I hadn't thought of covering it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-that-wont-heal#post-2824457 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:49:53 +0000 Adira 2824457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Ask for a referral to a dermatologist. My youngest has pretty bad eczema too and the only thing that works is a prescription ointment to clear up the really bad flare-ups.</p> <p>In the meantime though, use a hydrocortisone ointment and vaseline. Ointments are absolutely the BEST for eczema, so start with an ointment and then once the flare up is gone, you can switch to a cream instead if you want to. For my youngest though, we ALWAYS use an ointment on his worst spots (fingers, toes, elbows, and knees for our guy). </p>