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Is It Safe To Use Aveeno Anti-itch Cream For A Child?
Hi, my almost 6mo daughter have eczema. She had it on her face and legs. After I stopped eating dairy (I am breast feeding) her face cleared up but on legs ( under knees) still exist. Recently my baby started to scratch her kegs a lot, especially at night time. It s affecting her sleep time. Our pediatrician recommended apply aveeno eczema therapy moisturizing cream. I did but it helped just a little. Three weeks ago I accident bought different aveeno cream -aveeno anti-itch concentration cream. It s relieving itch much better. But only today I noticed that dr recommended different aveeno cream and this anti-itch aveeno I currently use said that children under 2 yo should not use.... Is it ok that I use this cream for my 6mo?
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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yes it is safe to use your aveeno provided it does not contain any steroidal component.
I would also suggest to add cetirizine (oral) to further prevent itchiness.
sincerely,
Mark Rosario
General pediatric/Pediatric pulmonology
yes it is safe to use your aveeno provided it does not contain any steroidal component.
I would also suggest to add cetirizine (oral) to further prevent itchiness.
sincerely,
Mark Rosario
General pediatric/Pediatric pulmonology
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