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Is It Safe To Use Calamine Lotion On A 5 Months Old Baby?
Brief Answer:
Eczema will settle as age progresses
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help.
Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.
I have a few questions and suggestions for you -
1. Is there any family history of allergy and eczema or asthma?
2. From what age did he have this skin problem?
3. Can you send me over the images on this website so that I can see and decide what it is?
Suggestions -
1. Usually even if skin fungal / yeast infection is there, there is no need to use antifungal cream for this. A mild steroid will do.
2. If I were your kid's treating paediatrician I would have preferred to use EUMOSONE cream for local application for 2 weeks.
I again reiterate the fact that - Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically or the other option is obtaining the consultation of a dermatologist. I think you can stop Nystatin cream as it is not working.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Eczema will settle as age progresses
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help.
Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.
I have a few questions and suggestions for you -
1. Is there any family history of allergy and eczema or asthma?
2. From what age did he have this skin problem?
3. Can you send me over the images on this website so that I can see and decide what it is?
Suggestions -
1. Usually even if skin fungal / yeast infection is there, there is no need to use antifungal cream for this. A mild steroid will do.
2. If I were your kid's treating paediatrician I would have preferred to use EUMOSONE cream for local application for 2 weeks.
I again reiterate the fact that - Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically or the other option is obtaining the consultation of a dermatologist. I think you can stop Nystatin cream as it is not working.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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