Dry skin on baby's face officially out of control?

Hi


We've been dealing with cradle cap for the last 4 weeks. I clear up one area and another breaks out (baby is 10 wks). Tried olive and mineral oil, and Canesten cream to remove scales but it wont go for good. Tried headn'shoulders, just bought Gentle Naturals. The rest of his face has been extremely dry, he is covered in white flaky skin - covered! his skin feels like sand paper! I've tried olive oil and Aveeno collodial oatmeal. I just bought some eucerin cream last night and Johnson's soothe and protect balm. Now this morning I notice a very dark red patch on his cheek - the size of a quarter. I put some of the balm on it but I can see what looks like wee little blisters? Does this sound like eczema? What's next??......


I tried to see my doctor yesterday but she's not back until Tuesday (we'll go then) but I'm afraid of what will happen over the next 3 days...every day his face is getting worse. What can I do? what am I doing wrong? panicking big time!


thanks, Marina

Dry skin on baby's face officially out of control?
it does sound like eczema


my baby has the same thing!


i asked my health visitor about it and she give me a prescription for Oilatum cream for eczema and itchy irritating dry skin conditions.


i couldnt believe how well it worked!


i applied it four times a day and after 2-3 days it was gone!


you should ask about it even at the baby clinic.


its worth it.


i tried everything else and nothing would work!


you can also get it as bath oil as well.


i hope this helped!
Reply:If you are breastfeeding, try using breastmilk! Sounds weird, I know, but it has loads of fat which is really easily absorbed by the baby's skin and also had antibiotic properties to prevent infections. You also know he isn't being exposed to any nasty chemicals.





In Australia we also have great stuff called Pawpaw ointment. It's really thick and sticky and will make the sheets a bit greasy for a while, but you put that in, allow it to soak in for a day then brush it out gently with a soft brush. It should take a lot of the flakes with it.





I mostly used olive oil for my daughter's cradle cap, but if it doesn't work for you, then I suggest you try these options.
Reply:I bathed my children in babies Oil and once aweek washed their hair in it,Now my daughters do the same with their children,It works,Plus stops flies on face if you keep a bottle in your bag,to just wipe on their faces...Also for rashes on their back side use paw paw clean get it from the health shop.I hope this helps.
Reply:First stop the madness of all the products - many you mention are not designed for babies at all.





Cradle cap is something that just reoccurs for awhile. The best way I found to deal with it is to cut back on washings etc. I only washed his hair about once per week and then used an extremely soft baby hair brush to brush away loose flakes. The natural oils in his skin got the chance to kick in an work the way they should.





For the face, stop with all the creams etc right now. Just use water and a very, very soft washcloth when you need to. Then run a very fine barrier of petroleum jelly over the sensitive areas of the skin.





Don't be tempted to mess about anymore. The blisters etc. that you mention are probably there because of all the chemical's you've introduced to your baby's skin.





I know cradle cap looks awful, but it does not hurt the baby a bit and it's something that they grow out of eventually. It's you that has to accept this and make the committment to not be freaked out by it. Good luck, I know it's not easy.
Reply:Try just using nothing and leaving it alone. It seems maybe the products used maybe just making I worse.
Reply:What a chemical cocktail!!!


No wonder his skin is bad it is being poisoned by all these mixtures. Wash them all off and leave it alone.


See the doctor when you can and never mix creams, especially not all that lot!
Reply:For dry skin, use a creamy cleanser to melt away dirt. Leave it on your skin before sweeping it away with cotton wool. Splash cold water onto your face to clean and refresh your skin. Use a thick cream moisturizer to seal in as much moisture as possible and have a refreshing feel.check out http://tipsfromruby-skincare.blogspot.co...
Reply:In most cases, dry skin problems respond well to self-care measures, such as using moisturizers and avoiding long, hot showers and baths. If you have very dry and scaly skin, your doctor may recommend you use an all-natural cream that contains natural oils that gives soothing and glowing results.





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