My 4 Month Old Son Has Eczema

by Connie
(Montebello, Ca)

I didn't know that using hydrocortisone cream 0.05% can thin the skin! My 4 month old son has been using it for about 3 1/2 weeks & I'm just finding out! I'm stopping the use of the cream after reading about what can happen to my baby. I can't believe his doctor didn't inform me better about the thinning of the skin & damage it can cause his liver plus other parts of his body! It is scary for me now! I hope I stopped it in time. My son's eczema is new for me & I have never dealt with this before. Nobody in my nor my husbands family have it so I didn't know anything. I fine that using Aveeno for baby work the fragrance free & Eucerin baby Aquaphor & giving him baths in warm water with oatmeal on his face works! After I put lotion on his face first! I'm still learning & now I plan to do other things treat his eczema!

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Mar 30, 2010
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by: Nanette from Skin-Remedies.com

Hello Connie,

Unfortunately most doctors do not inform their patients of the many risks and side effects of using steroid creams. I am so glad that you stopped using hydrocortisone on your son when you did but for so many others who have used this dangerous drug for not only months but years, now suffer from its use. Side effects include: thinning of the skin, easy bruising, permanent dilation of certain blood vessels, burn marks on skin, liver and kidney damage and a weakened immune system. That said, I highly praise you for seeking a natural alternative to help your son's eczema. This will make a huge difference in his recovery.

You mentioned using products such as Eucerin, Aveeno and Aquaphor, however, these creams can actually increase the skin's dryness levels because they contain mineral oil or other petroleum based by products. These ingredients have NO usefulness to the skin nutritionally and in fact, the molecules are too large to even pass the pores of the skin so the cream just sits on top and literally suffocates these pores thereby causing further dryness and damage.

Here is my recommendation Connie:

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 Connie and let me know how your little boy is progressing.

Warm Regards,
Nanette

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