https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:41 +0000 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:04:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20364 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=476976&title=eczema#476976 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 20364
Posted: 27 August 2008 at 8:04pm

Thanks for all the advice ladies, I think I'm going to see if the washing poweder makes any difference and then might go down the food path. Her Dad still has it quite bad so all this info is great for him too.

Thanks ladies.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:04:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=476976&title=eczema#476976 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474649&title=eczema#474649 Author: soph
Subject: 20364
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 2:48pm

There is debate on allergy link with cradle cap, some Drs believe it and some Drs don't.
Here is one of believer...
cradle cap

This term refers to a characteristically scaly scalp in the newborn. It is a very common condition, usually a manifestation of seborrheic dermatitis (seborrhea), which in turn is an inflammation of the skin oil producing glands, especially around the head and upper body region. Affected babies have patches of thick, somewhat greasy scales primarily in the scalp, but also sometimes in the eyebrows or on other areas of the face. There may be associated redness and cracking of the skin in the crease behind the ears.

Treatment is simple but sometimes frustrating; it may take a while for the condition to subside. My personal remedies:

    * Shampoo the hair every couple of days with baby shampoo, or if the condition is severe, with Head and Shoulders® or similar mild dandruff shampoo. These shampoos contain substances that inhibit the oily overprduction.
    * Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to the bad areas (especially behind the ears) several (2 or 3) times a day. Don't get the cream too close to the eyes - eyebrows are OK. You can indeed rub the hydrocortisone into the scalp if it is your desire... it might be messy but it will help.
    * If the scales are particularly thick and stubborn, try massaging a little baby oil into the worst areas before shampooing to soften the scales. Then when you shampoo baby's hair, scrub the areas gently with a baby hairbrush - the kind with very soft bristles you probably got in the take-home pack from the nursery.

Be aware that other conditions may coexist with or masquerade as cradle cap. Among these are atopic dermatititis (eczema) and others which are more significant. For example, a milk allergy could be manifest in this way. Simple cradle cap should be a problem you can manage with simple measures. If it seems that your baby's problem is severe, stubborn to treat, or especially if it is associated with more extensive rash on other areas of the body, you should consult your pediatrician or a dermatologist.

HTH
]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:48:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474649&title=eczema#474649 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474645&title=eczema#474645 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 20364
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 2:45pm

That is interesting about the cradle cap as Spencer still has is quite bad. I have heard that putting baking soda on it is suppose to help but I haven't gotten around to trying it, his hair is so long its hard to get anything on the scalp.

I would start by cutting out the main culprits like listed in Sophs post, just do one at a time and see if it makes a difference, you will need to give it at least 2 weeks each time and cut it out of your diet as well.

Failing that if you have the money you could go and see rodney ford and get her skin prick tested, it costs $275. He is an expert on allergies and ezcema, or ask your gp to refer you to a paed on the public system.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:45:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474645&title=eczema#474645 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474636&title=eczema#474636 Author: Kellz
Subject: 20364
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 2:38pm

Thats interesting about the link between cradle cap and ezcema/allergies- Isla still has cradle cap, it worsens when she is teething. The best think I have found for it is to rub lots of olive oil into it -makes the hair fully greasy so i do it in the afternnon oif we arent going out,..then wash it out that night,...usually tht gets rid of it, or u can comb it out cos the oil softens it heaps.

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:38:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474636&title=eczema#474636 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474598&title=eczema#474598 Author: soph
Subject: 20364
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 1:59pm

See the post "eczema on bottom" for further info as I finally crack my daughter's eczema
Also the link to Dr Rodney Ford in one of poster's reply in my thread is also very helpful.
Egg, milk, peanuts, soy, fish and wheat is most common main foods that can caused eczema as well as allergy and asthma.
Also see you are still breastfeeding as well, whatever you cut out of her diet, you also need to cut out in your diet too. Any trace of milk in my diet, my own son will react to breastmilk. My youngest son's cradle cap hasn't clean up too, it has been mentioned a link between allergy/eczema and ongoing cradle cap
HTH

Edited by soph]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:59:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474598&title=eczema#474598 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474580&title=eczema#474580 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 20364
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 1:45pm

Caprece just had her plunket check and apparantly she has eczema Its no suprise really as Ben has quite bad asthma, eczema and hay fever. Its all over her back (not too bad just dry skin) and has red patches on her upper arms and tummy and sometimes her elbow crease gets quite red. Sometimes she gets red patches on her face and washing her face lots usually makes it worse. She also had cradle cap that won't go away (not sure if thats related or not). Our plunket nurse seems to think it might be allergy related so I asked Ben and he doesn't think hes allergic to anything. So how would I go about finding out if it is allergy related? It doesn't seem to be that bad and doesn't really bother her so I don't really intend to do anything too hard on her.

We have tried aqueous cream, leminis fatty cream, jj soothing naturals, bio oil and coconut oil. Coconut oil probably does the best but it still doesn't really get rid of it. I'm changing washing powders next shopping day to amolin or something to see if that makes a difference.

Does anyone else have any advice or ideas? ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:45:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20364&PID=474580&title=eczema#474580