I've noticed an increase in Eczema issues on our street recently. Several of the neighbor kids are suffering from it. The Dr's give them cortisone cream, but they don't really want to use it much. They've also been told to use baby oil, or Vasoline.

I cringe at this and myself would be using Aloe, Vit E, Evening Primrose oil, Coconut oil, grapeseed oil, emu oil, zinc and some chamomile.

They all get the meds free from benefits, so no one really wants to spend $20-30 a bottle for stuff they don't know will work, they also claim they've tried everything but nothing helps but the cortisone.

I've looked online and there's all kinds of creams and lotions to order, with some of the above and more exotic ingredients.

Also there's alot about diet and teas, and raw foods and all that, but this is not a solution they're going to be using.

I really want to help, as it's tough seeing the kids suffer. I must say the one girls rash got much better after Gizmo licked it a few times ahhaha, perhaps he should just go around once a day spreading his love.

I would like to make a topical ointment of some kind for them to try, and I'd infuse it with some QT. I'm also going to run QT on each of them for this issue. I didn't realize how common this is getting.

I believe it's more of an environmental issue. One of the parents is going to get a water softener so I wonder if that'll help.

I've heard it's being attributed to shots and allergies, too bad the Dr.s they go to don't tell them this and run an allergy test. They just say ohhhh it's Dermitis they might grow out of it, take this.

So what is some simple advice I can give. I've already told them not to bathe them everyday, and definitely to not use hot water. In the cold weather a wipe down with a warm rag or baby wipe should be sufficient they're not sweating or anything.

The one baby is only 9 months and is getting it on the back of her knees. The Dr. told her to use Vasoline, but I was like ummm I think you'd be better off using your diaper rash cream. That stuff works great, I use it on Giz with is rashes.

So any easy natural cures you know of???? thanks.

Ven

Hi Venice,

my bf recently tried this for his eczema cos he was so frustrated. He took a warm salt bath! And it really did help, his skin looked much better after that. That or if there's a sea nearby, prob just take them out and play in the sea as long as it's safe and someone's looking after them

no sea around here.

What kind of salt??? Kosher, Rock, Sea Salts, Epsom Salt??????

Ven

He used plain old table salt. But that was because he didn't have any better salt around. I would think that sea salt would be much better.

ok thanks I'll recomend that!!!

Ven

Venice,
I have struggled with my son't eczema for over a year now, and it feels like I have tried everything under the sun. I have tried natural things, prescription lotions, and there are a few things I have found out in that time. I need to keep him on a strict bathing schedule of every other day, in warm, but not hot water. Sea salt in the water has seemed to help, along with a natural soap made with oatmeal (made by Kapow Soaps, here in MI, you can google them). I know most doctors say not to keep them in the water too long, but I actually had better results with letting him soak, and then immediately putting lotion on as soon as he is just towel dried.

I have tried the prescription ointmentss but they are just not working. The one that did work for awhile has horribly scary warnings on it, so I really don't like to use it. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't. The lotion that I have found that works the best for him is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion...in the squeeze container, not the pump. In looking at the ingredients, for the squeeze container the oatmeal was the first ingredient, where as in the pump, it was the last. Oatmeal has been a big factor in at least making the rash go away, and keeping him from scratching so much.

I am sure his eczema is related to some sort of allergy, but cannot afford the allergy testing right now. I know he is allergic to our cats, as that makes him break out in hives. Whether that is what is causing his eczema too, I don't know.

I have not completed his vaccine series yet, even though he is 2.5 y/o, as I do have concerns that that may be contributing to his problems...he has other bumps that he gets that our doctor thought may have been caused by a mutation of the chicken pox vaccine. Who knows, but I am not rushing out to get him "plugged"

Hope this helps, please feel free to PM me with other questions. Or keep it on the board for others to see, doesn't matter to me.
Love and Hugs
Jen

Hi Jen! Have you tried cutting out any particular foods? Try eliminating eggs for a week or two. Or wheat. See what happens. There may well be multiple foods, not just one. And if he is allergic to your cats, that could be a stressor that makes him more sensitive to other things as well. Vaccines can certainly be an issue too.

A technique to "undo" allergies is covered in Core II. We use muscle-testing to identify the allergen(s). With a small child you can use an adult as a surrogate. Have them touch the child's skin with one hand and gently but firmly push down on their other arm as they hold it out. Normally it should be strong. Then put have them hold a bit of cat hair against the child's skin and test the other arm again. If cats cause the child to react, then the surrogate's arm will be weaker. Try it!

Venice I have had eczema for two years, and doctors and dermitoligists prescribed cortisone. I found a good alternate in the drug store called SPECTRO , eczema care. It is made in Ontario, ph. 1-800-250-8866, www.spectroskincare.com ...It works for me Gord

thanks so much for the help everyone.

I've seen Spectro at the stores, it's available here I'll suggest that as well.

I've also seen commercials for a 'calming-lotion' , can't remember what brand but it's a main one, I wonder if that'd help.

Ven

I have also heard that toxins play a big part, so daily tea might help relase those toxins... lavender is a good body tonic and one to balance the body. It is one deemed safe for children. Drinking a lot of water with that kind of treatment will be necessary to help pass the toxins.

My Owie Rescue cream works for some eczemas. It worked for Sonja's daughter but not for Jen's son. There are many kinds both wet and dry. I also make an aloe vera gel based lotion that helps some.... it's all going to depend on what kind and what the alergin or toxin is, as to what will work for each individual and it will be an individual thing.

The thing to remember with natural treatments is that it will sometimes take longer; like weeks or months sometimes, so sticking with it will tell the story. Using one thing at a time rather than many things will help you figure out what is working and what is not. Sometimes it will be quick. You do have to be willing to be consistant. Hard for some to grasp or do in our instant results society.

Baking soda works well in the bathtub, but you have to be sure not to put a whole box (large) in there and then stay in there for several hours, because it can make you very dehydrated! (Stupid experience, unfortunately!)

I have made a concoction than helps. I use a good bit of organic aloe juice/gel. I add to that some St.John's Wort/Comfrey Oil. I also add some Neem Oil. I mix it up really well with my fingers and apply to the affected parts. It is VERY soothing, and lasts for quite a while. (Don't leave out the St. John's Wort Oil--that's really important!)

Have you read what the Dr.Natura colon cleanse says about the eczema? I really think that colon cleanse could really help this. But that's only speculation so far! But it makes sense that it would really help.

hmmm thanks for that tip. TO, the kids I'm reffering to are ages 9 months, 2 years, 8 & 9. I don't think a colon cleanse would be appropriate, this young.

I'll mention the baking soda, and the oils.

Thanks,

Ven

Hi Venice,

I ran across an interesting book yesterday, Amish Folk Medicine, and I thought this might be helpful since they practice "old ways".

Eat 2 T. brewers's yeast daily, drink goats milk available at any grocery store (actually I drink it), apply vitmain E liquid to the affected area, apply a paste made from lard and sulphur (pharmacy carry it or health food stores) to the affected region. Make sure to wear old clothes over the sulphur-lard, since this ruins clothes.

I agree with Nancy that there is something the sweet children are being exposed too.

Much Love

I'm also using this mixture on my cat. The vet says she has flea allergy, but I don't think that's what it is. I don't put as much of the St.John's wort and Neem in hers as I do the one for me. I just got this stuff recently, and it is SO itchy!

My sister found me a Vitamin E gel in a squirt bottle which I just tried yesterday, and so far it is helping. It had some other stuff in it (tea tree oil) was one of them. So the Vit E may be pretty good (I might squirt it into my other concoction)!!!

I just don't understand where this mess has come from. It came up very suddenly. There's got to be something causing it, which I have to fix. Generally, I would think that would mean either food, toxin buildup, or environmental exposure.

That's weird that it came on sudden like that.

I had that happen several years ago in Florida. Suddenly out of no where, I had a bad rash on the inside of my elbows (elbow-pits). It lasted a few months, and I tried to put some different things on it, then it just went away. I think it was the sudden humidity change for me.

Thanks for all the advice.

Ven