Berkeley Parents Network: Advice about Eczema

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Hi, I lived in Oakland for many years (I would probably still be living there except for a series of unfortunate events starting with the firestorm), and still feel connected with the area. Although I don't qualify to join this group, I would like to share a link to a web site I put up to help other parents of children with eczema.

It is a completely non-commercial site that I support out of my own pocket. The solution is not going to help everyone with eczema, but for someone with the same problem, it is a complete solution that should allow total resolution of the eczema. I have read many posts to the Berkeley Parents Network that I felt fit this description.

The site is http://www.solveeczema.org -- please post if you think appropriate.

Kind Regards, A.J. Lumsdaine

My 21 month old son has mild eczema. We've used Aquaphor and Eucerin in an effort to keep it under control. When it gets bad, we use the creams which contain some steroid. I read an article in Parents magazine about Calendula cream. I bought some and used it over the weekend. Lo and behold, his eczema got significantly better within a week. I was wondering if anyone knows of any side effects of Calendula cream. It seems too good to be true. Thanks. Looking for safe eczema solution

My 3 month old has a mild case of eczema on his cheeks which I thought was drooling rash or something that would pass. It lasted longer so we checked it out with the peditrician. He recommended using Dove soap and Eucerin cream or Auqaphor ointment for the areas. Anyone use the same type of soaps and creams to get rid of eczema? I'm hoping it will go away. I'm thinking the towels that I use to wash his face are too rough. Any suggestions on where to buy really soft face towels for washing baby's face? It's hard to tell from the package if it is really soft. Has anyone had the similar problem to help ease a first time parent's concern? Angela

Some suggestions from a mom who has been there:

- We don't use any soap at all when bathing. Soap tends to dry the skin and isn't necessary, especially at age 3 months when they're not crawling through the dirt yet!

- We don't use any towel at all, just gently use our hands in water to wash his face/body. This is the gentlest approach. Washing with a washcloth can be abrasive, especially if you rub with any pressure. The baby will love a face towel because it will scratch the itch, but it can end up making it worse.

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Berkeley Parents Network: Advice about Eczema