https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:08:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1453457 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:17:14 +0000 Neel 1453457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear :(... I hope DD gets better soon.</p> <p>Ds1 (now almost 7) has always suffered from eczema since birth. But not nearly as severe as you describe. Our skin specialist however thinks children grow out of it (may take years). He has only advised plenty of Cetaphil and suncream... and mild topical creams (white patches on face and scaly itchy patches on scrotum, eyelid and nipple!) Two different types of minor eczema he said.</p> <p>I am really hoping he grows out of it soon ... because it keeps recurring and is pretty annoying Fingers crossed your little one will grow out of it too ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1452611 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 07:12:49 +0000 goldenpig 1452611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Thistle,<br />I'm so sorry your daughter has bad eczema. You mentioned she is exclusively breastfed. Many times eczema can be due to food allergies.&nbsp;Have you removed dairy and soy from your diet? The proteins are passed on through your breastmilk and if your baby has milk or soy protein intolerance they can develop eczema and other symptoms. All three of my kids had bad infant reflux but it turned out to be due to dairy. With DD I never figured it out because I only did a brief trial off dairy and didn't eliminate all sources like butter, yogurt etc. She had so many problems with waking frequently,&nbsp;refusing to feed, slow growth, not wanting to drink milk, etc. I feel horrible that I didn't realize what was going on then, now that I know with the boys. But she never had the rashes like they did and&nbsp;eventually grew out of it at age 2-3.&nbsp;DS1 had reflux and eczematous rashes whenever I consumed dairy. When he was 6-8 weeks he had what looked like pimples all over his face and body. They said it was "baby acne", but it was really eczema from milk protein intolerance&nbsp;(see example photo below--not DS)!&nbsp;Also symptoms like poor sleep and runny nose.&nbsp;His symptoms resolved once I changed my diet to eliminate all sources of hidden dairy like casein or whey. You can start seeing improvement within days, although it&nbsp;can take up to 2 weeks for the protein to leave your milk.&nbsp;DS2 I already was dairy-free but he was still having the exact same type of reflux/eczema symptoms as DS1.&nbsp;I found out he is also intolerant to soy protein (50% of milk protein intolerant&nbsp;kids also react to soy) and eggs. He did have a mild reaction to those on his skin test, but since it's not an IgE mediated anaphylactic allergy it doesn't show up on skin/blood tests. It's a delayed type hypersensitivity response so the symptoms can appear 24-48 hours after the exposure. It may be worth a try to eliminate dairy and soy from your diet first, and then try an elimination diet with&nbsp;the rest of the top allergens if that doesn't work. It is a real hassle for me&nbsp;to avoid so many different foods (especially when I slip up and DS2 reacts), but is worth it to me to still let DS2 have "real milk" instead of just the almond milk that he isn't allergic to. I'm working on weaning him now that he is 2, and can't wait to start eating whatever I want again! Just thought I'd share my experience in case it helps you--I had to learn things the hard way by trial and error! Hope your DD's eczema gets better quickly!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1452368 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:21:26 +0000 Neelie 1452368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Thistle,<br />I have a dd (11) with multiple skin issues including eczema and psoriosis, &nbsp;Here are a few recommendations to help:</p> <p>1. No fabric softeners or bounce sheets in the dryer<br />2. white cotton next to the skin as much as possible<br />3. Immediately after bath moisturize all over with a very simple pure moisturizer. &nbsp;Crisco is actually amazing. &nbsp;It's very purified, has no scent, and is all natural.<br />3. You can spritz with a bleach spray after bath (before moisturizing)&nbsp;- 1 tbsp bleach (not concentrated, unscented)&nbsp;diluted in 1 cup water<br />4. Humidifier in the room at night<br />Really a lot of it is keeping things moist and unirritated. &nbsp;Another good moisturizing cream is pure Shea butter - we get it from L'Occitaine. &nbsp;It is unscented.<br />The ocean also helps. &nbsp;Whenever we do a beach vacation her skin clears up. &nbsp;Wish we lived by the beach! &nbsp;Not sure if it is the sun (extra vitamin D) or the salt water.</p> <p>Good luck.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1452255 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:52:26 +0000 texstyle 1452255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I think you are on to something with your own antibiotics - some of their effect must get to the baby when you're breastfeeding. Doctors are not often quick to discuss the perils of antibiotics so they do seem to dismiss the connection sometimes. I don't know enough about newborns myself, but if you can find out if it's okay to give them probiotics in small amounts, I'd probably give that a go if it were me. I imagine it could take a week or two to notice a change.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1452186 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:59:29 +0000 Ornella 1452186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No time to read other replies, so apologies if I'm repeating someone.</p> <p>I'd recommend give homeopathy a go. My son (also exclusively breast-fed)&nbsp;had eczema which coincided with teething problems, so of a long time I had not realised he was having it at all. Once it was diagnosed we were also&nbsp;given steroid creams, which I did not want. I tried homeopathic treatment and it worked for him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1452033 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 05:39:05 +0000 Lucy 1452033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh the poor little thing! And poor mum too. It is a worry for you. <br />Doctors say it is generally caused by contact allergies, and I agree that it is the best place to start, especially as you are similar! But if that doesn't work, I would look to diet before you panic and think it is unmanageable. <br />My dermatologist was 100% sure mine was not food related - couldn't have been surer! But it didn't fix with reducing contacts, and going all natural. And then&nbsp;I&nbsp;stopped eating wheat, when it disappeared like magic. Took about three days, it was like a miracle. <br />So I wouldn't rule food out. One way to fiddle with it is to dump a high allergy food for a week or two, and see if there is any difference. Not a foolproof method by any means (allergies are complicated!) but it is low intervention and worth a try if the other things don't work. <br />Sending best wishes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1452027 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 04:53:22 +0000 Adelfa 1452027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Thistle, one of my daughters has struggled with eczema since she was three months old and someone fed her a bottle of formula without my permission--she broke out over her whole body. Since then it's been up and down and it's very much food related for her. So I do recommend logging everything you put in your mouth to see if there's a correlation--the antibiotics sound like a very likely culprit! With all due respect to the medical profession, I haven't found doctors always the most helpful or knowledgeable when it comes to allergies. We have had to do a lot of sleuthing ourselves. Best to you and the little one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema/page/2#post-1451941 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 01:17:34 +0000 Anonymous 1451941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember coating my DD down with eczema cream. She had ear infections, too, which added insult to injury. Oddly, she was never sick otherwise. Stress can wreak havoc on one's body. When I get stressed, I literally get sick to my stomach, and ordinarily I'm the type of person who never has disgestive issues. I don't know what to suggest other than to follow the doctor's recommendations and get rid of anything that might irritate the skin. That would include anything that has fragrance or irritating ingredients. Try Vanicream. I have sensitive skin, and it really helps. You should be able to get it at CVS, drugstore.com or Amazon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451822 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 21:52:58 +0000 unfrumped 1451822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for baby's allergies. I know you will do all the things needed to sort through causes and cures, or manage as best as is possible, since easy answers may elude you. You are an excellent mom. Remember to take care of yourself, too so you have energy to take care of the little ones and not flame out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451797 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 21:08:38 +0000 kellygirl 1451797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, I'm sorry you and baby are going through this. Allergies are the worst--and people without them don't really get it. I've heard that coconut oil is very good for eczema. I hope that you can get sorted quickly. Sending healing vibes your way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451778 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:30:09 +0000 KikiG 1451778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A friend's baby had the same problem, and it cleared up magically when she went to cloth diapers.&nbsp; Something in the chemicals in disposables was causing the immune flare and resulting in the serious skin lesions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451766 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:08:34 +0000 Thistle 1451766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texstyle - after reading those links I am wondering if it was <b><i>my </i></b>antibiotics with a delayed reaction.&nbsp; I had a severe ear infection so bad I lost hearing in my left ear. I was on massive antibiotics for 11 days in early February to get it to clear up. I took probiotics during that time to prevent the yeast infection I get every time I take antibiotics. I wonder if there could be a connection. The pediatrician didn't think so, but maybe . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451729 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:14:49 +0000 Anonymous 1451729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so so sorry,&nbsp;Thistle. &nbsp; My sister has severe eczema as well. &nbsp;Although the environment plays a role in her outbreaks, the major culprit is stress. &nbsp;My sister has learned to control her outbreaks by managing her environment (harsh detergents, jewelry, stress). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451728 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:14:13 +0000 Alassë 1451728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry about this stress on you and your baby, Thistle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451710 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:28:53 +0000 SharLa 1451710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If nothing else seems to work, some breastfeeding moms begin to watch for a relation to what they are eating and any reaction with baby. Thas been used when colic is a problem, but it may be worth exploring for your situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451660 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:43:34 +0000 Summer 1451660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back with another thought, Thistle. &nbsp;I know you like to wear cashmere, and wondered if that could be a possible trigger? Sheep's wool is a&nbsp;known allergen, but it might be worth checking out cashmere, also; just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451631 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:58:15 +0000 Anonymous 1451631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! I went through that with my oldest DD, and she suffered with it until age 7. My doctor attributed it to stress, as my first husband left us when she was only 10 months old and was nowhere to be found for years. Anyhoo, we did the creams and everything. The best strategy was to buy those outfits that cover the entire body and snap or zip up the front. That prevented her from scratching too much. She still dug at her ears until they bled, though, and her baby pics all show her covered with eczema. After age 7, it cleared up and she never had any more problems, thank goodness. She's an adult now and has very clear skin.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451610 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:40:39 +0000 texstyle 1451610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I had to look it up a little more just to see. I found these articles that may be helpful.</p> <p>ECZEMA AND YOUR GUT<br /><span><a href="http://www.lynnmoralesnd.com/articles/health-news/eczema-gut/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lynnmoralesnd.com/a.....czema-gut/</a></p> <p><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/03/probiotics-lessen-eczema-risk.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://articles.mercola.com/si.....-risk.aspx</a></p> <p>Eczema in infants linked to gut bacteria</span><br /><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130122231351.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.sciencedaily.com/re.....231351.htm</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451578 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:26:45 +0000 AM 1451578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sisters-in-law both cleared up&nbsp;psoriasis with diatomaceous earth. Not sure if this is relevant but you might want to check into it. And I'm so sorry. Keep smiling and yes, "one day at a time." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451519 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:07:22 +0000 Summer 1451519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have my commiserations, Thistle. &nbsp;Two of my children and a grandson suffered with eczema from birth. &nbsp;My DD and grandson were severely affected, but both are now virtually clear as adults. &nbsp;My DS had a milder form and was clear by age five, so please don't give up hope that your little girl&nbsp;may grow out of it eventually.</p> <p>We used a combination of emollient creme, emulsifiers for the bath, and very sparing applications of steroid creme for major outbreaks. &nbsp;I endorse Deborah's recommendation for hemp creme, which my DH uses for his dry, sensitive skin. &nbsp;Simple is good, too, maybe when you DD is older.</p> <p>I know how frustrating it is,trying to avoid the irritants in virtually every toiletry and detergent product, and also trying to work out &nbsp;what the triggers are. &nbsp;It's all a matter of trial and error, I'm afraid.</p> <p>Good luck with all this, Thistle. "One day at a time" is a good maxim to follow in cases like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451481 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:05:26 +0000 Anonymous 1451481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, how awful Thistle. I'm so sorry. I have no experience with eczema, but I hope you can get to the cause of it soon and that little one gets some relief. Poor mite, she must be miserable.&nbsp;((hugs)) to&nbsp;you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451472 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:21:17 +0000 Sal 1451472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh Thistle, I know how hard that is. &nbsp;My sister's baby has had extreme excema from a young age. I am happy to talk to you about her experiences but know you may be overloaded with ideas.<br />Sending you my best wishes and feel free to send me a PM if you want to </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451462 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:43:38 +0000 Astrid 1451462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry Thistle. I have neurodermatitis, but it's much better now than it was as a child. It just flares up slightly with stress. I think using very simple unscented products is a good idea. I know what really helped me as a teen was presribed flaxseed baths. Not the oil, it was pulvery stuff you added to the bath. I had to stay for 15 Minutes in these hot baths, no showering afterwards. They made me feel knackered and I always fell into bed afterwards, so you might take it easy with the baby or talk to your doctor first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451448 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:03:58 +0000 tulle 1451448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor baby!&nbsp; I recommend using no soaps or commercial creams at all for now.&nbsp; Oats are wonderfully soothing for the most sensitive skins:&nbsp; a handful of organic rolled oats knotted in a clean soft cotton sock can be dampened in warm water and used for cleansing (just squeeze until the milky oat "juice" comes out and use like a sponge.)&nbsp; I make my own skin salve by warming olive oil just enough to melt a bit of organic beeswax in it; stir and pour into a clean jar--great for diaper rash protection.&nbsp; I also find that people prone to eczema should avoid fuzzy synthetic fleece fabrics; they can make the skin sweaty and irritated. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451447 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:03:06 +0000 AJ 1451447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! I pray you'll be able to find a solution soon. Is it making her irritable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451418 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 04:18:52 +0000 Sveta 1451418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that Thistle. Have you tried health stores? They usually have some selection of soap. When I had babies I did laundry for them exclusively with baby soap - the same one I used to bath them. No detergents at all!<br />Another thought: even if you are breastfeeding she still can get food allergies from your milk. I remember once when I ate strawberries - and my son was all puffy and red after nursing. It is worth it to watch what you eat as well for now - just in case.&nbsp;<br />Sending healing vibes to a poor darling and comforting hugs to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451380 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 02:58:03 +0000 Jules 1451380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few years back I believe the advice included adding fish oils to the mom's diet (I know these things change all the time, so look that one up!). Also, how often do you bathe her? You might try reducing baths, at least for the winter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451370 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 02:40:37 +0000 Sara L. 1451370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, poor baby!&nbsp; I have no advice just wanted to send positive vibes.&nbsp; Hopefully you can find the cause.&nbsp; My older son has a dairy allergy but we don't have any skin allergies.&nbsp; I have no allergies at all and DH has hay fever/asthma type allergies so we don't know where the food allergy came from. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451356 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 02:10:00 +0000 deb 1451356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry about your DD. I have had eczema all my life. To the point where my hands crack and bleed. Summer is worse for me and I never found what causes it. I will be doing the same thing that I believe is keeping it&nbsp;under control then all of a sudden it pops back up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-has-severe-eczema#post-1451352 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 01:50:35 +0000 rachylou 1451352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor baby. Heat and dryness can also bring it on. Do you guys use a humidifier? (or are those not ok these days?) </p>