QUESTION
From: AF
To: David Hosking
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:19 PM
Subject: Infant Eczema
Hi David,
My son is 6 months old and has eczema behind his knees and on the folds of his ankles.
Just in the last couple of days it has become a lot worse, particularly on one ankle.
It is very red and is now an open wound. I have tried sorbolene cream, sudocrem,
a Gaia lotion and none of them seem to have much effect.
Is it your Lavender Facial Rash Balm that you would recommend to use on this?
Also, do you have any other suggestions?
Thank you,
AF
ANSWERS about Excema behind Knees and on folds of Ankles on 6 month year old Baby
Hi A,
If there was a honey coloured crust or mucky liquid (a few drops of clear liquid is normal)
that may signify infection I would have a doctor look at it.
If the wound looks like the damage you would expect from repeated scratching (red, a little
raw, a little bit of bleeding after scratching ) then I would suggest our
stronger product Psorexederm Cream.
This will relieve itch almost immediately.
It is zinc based so you apply a layer about 1mm thick and gently rub in (It won't sting.)
Wipe off any excess with a soft cloth and reapply 3-4 times a day.
Thinking of [your infant son's] overall skin problems it may be best to try the
Lavender balm first.
Normally the Lavender balm would prevent it getting to this stage and is great to control
and reduce eczema before it gets too severe. The Psorexederm Cream
cannot be used on the face as the formula is a little drying and the
lavender Balm is so much better for facial skin.
Once the eczema has stopped itching and has healed a bit then the Lavender Balm would be
ideal to control it.
My recommendation would be to get the Lavender Balm since [your baby boy] has eczema
in several areas and apply it to all the affected areas leaving a shiny protective layer.
Apply it 6 or more times thickly to the ankle and you have a good chance of success.
It is also great for teething rashes too.
The Psorexederm Cream would fix the ankle but not
be as versatile for other uses.
If the ankle still hasn't cleared up then you can get the Psorexederm for the ankle but my
feeling is it should be well under control in a week to 2 weeks with liberal and thick use
of the Lavender Balm. I guess you have already cut his nails short to reduce the damage
from scratching.
The secret of success is frequent application and apply a reasonably thick layer.
If you can't see it shining on the skin it isn't enough to work.
Also use any good brand of bathoil in the bath if you are not already doing that.
Hope this helps,
Kind Regards,
David Hosking