My 5 month old son has eczema on his face and body. Our General Practitioner prescribed Elidel for his face. What do you think of it and is it safe to use?
Response To: Is Elidel Safe? by: Nanette From Skin-Remedies.com
Hello Vanessa,
Wow....I am really shocked that your General Practitioner would prescribe Elidel cream for your 5 month old son! Elidel is a cream containing pimecrolimus, an immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing the body's immune system to help slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on the skin. Elidel is used to treat severe atopic dermatitis when other medications have not worked well.
It is highly recommended by the medical profession to NOT use Elidel on a child 2 years of age or younger. Ongoing studies are showing that this drug can cause cancer...enough said! You should also know that steroid and hydrocortisone creams all produce potential side effects and health hazards. Some of these side effects include: thinning and discoloration of the skin, easy bruising, permanent dilation of certain blood vessels, burn marks on skin, liver and kidney damage and a weakened immune system. I will tell you what I highly recommend for your baby to relieve and repair his eczema condition.
First, bath your son with our FACE & BODY MOISTURIZING WASH which is a specially formulated mild cleanser that contains only herbal ingredients that are organically grown and hypo-allergenic and safe enough for baby's skin. This will begin to add moisture to his skin and soothe the skin layers. After bathing, gently pat his skin dry with a soft towel.
Then moisturize with either our FACE & NECK THERACREAM(for the facial area) or our HAND & BODY THERACREAMa(for all over body use - depending on where his eczema is located) as this is extremely important for his eczema treatment. These specially formulated creams will stop any itching while repairing and bringing balance back to his skin - restoring the normal function of the skin instead of just placating the symptoms. Remember that the most effective, specially formulated products are plant based, have a very rich emollient level and are loaded with nutrients.
At first, you can even add a bit of sterile water to his first few applications to thin the cream somewhat and gradually add less water until you are applying full strength. This cream is very soothing and will quickly reduce any redness and inflammation.
Please feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have Vanessa and let me know how your little boy is progressing.
