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What Causes Infant Eczema Symptoms?
Question: My 6 month old is having a really bad eczema flare. She started with eczema almost immediately after beginning solid foods. No skin issues before that. I have kept her skin moisturized,removed halogens from her detergent, bath soaps, and skin creams. I check food labels for additives, soy, or anything unusual.I've been trying to hold back on introducing highly allergenic foods. Yesterday for the first time, her grandma let her have wheat crackers and she had vanilla extract in some oatmeal. By midday yesterday this is what ur face look like. and this is the progression to this morning. Look at her legs. We have tried creams, ointments, steroids.....It breaks my heart to see her scratching and just miserable. What else can I do for her?!
Brief Answer:
Eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Eczema is always a tough one. In this case, it sounds like there is a possible connection to certain types of foods. So there are a few this to consider.
Firstly, you have to continue to moisturize daily. This means not bathingvthe baby every night. Often bathing every night dries the skin even more. Additionally, a moisturizer must be used daily or twice per day. You will probably have to use a different moisturizer bar and every couple of weeks.
The use of creams and ointments can be useful. However, as you have seen, they are not always successful.
In my opinion, the baby needs a thorough evaluation by an pediatric allergist to help determine precisely want foods are triggering the eczema. A pediatric dermatologist may be needed also, to help find an adequate treatment combination during flare ups. But I would see an allergist first, before consulting with a dermatologist. Your pediatrician should be able to help you with this.
Eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Eczema is always a tough one. In this case, it sounds like there is a possible connection to certain types of foods. So there are a few this to consider.
Firstly, you have to continue to moisturize daily. This means not bathingvthe baby every night. Often bathing every night dries the skin even more. Additionally, a moisturizer must be used daily or twice per day. You will probably have to use a different moisturizer bar and every couple of weeks.
The use of creams and ointments can be useful. However, as you have seen, they are not always successful.
In my opinion, the baby needs a thorough evaluation by an pediatric allergist to help determine precisely want foods are triggering the eczema. A pediatric dermatologist may be needed also, to help find an adequate treatment combination during flare ups. But I would see an allergist first, before consulting with a dermatologist. Your pediatrician should be able to help you with this.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Goldstein! I've set up an appointment with the allergist and dermatologist this summer. Just wish there was a miracle cream. *sigh*
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome. Have faith.
Some dermatologists are able to mix different creams together in their office to tailor it to the individual patient. Its worth asking about.
Best of luck
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome. Have faith.
Some dermatologists are able to mix different creams together in their office to tailor it to the individual patient. Its worth asking about.
Best of luck
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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