California Baby Calendula Cream makes DD's eczema WORSE? - Page 2

[Skinjob]

Well, we tried the Aveeno stuff for a couple of weeks. Didn't help at all. Out of desperation we resorted to just putting Vaseline on her face at night before bed and I don't know if it's the Vaseline but it's been getting better. That is, it WAS getting better until she ate some cucumber and it erupted all over her face just moments later. No cucumber for us! It's weird and seems to be worse when she is teething (molars - ouch!). But after she turned one, it seems to be getting a  little bit better on its own. I hope I'm not speaking too soon!

[Veslemor]

I make a cream that seems, so far, to knock out all skin conditions including eczema.  Send me a message if you want the recipe.  I'd be willing to sell you a small amount if you don't want to invest in the ingredients.  I can pretty much guarantee that it'll fix the skin issue.  There aren't any essential oils which can be tricky where sensitivity is concerned.  It does not, however,  address any underlying issue.  Good luck with your babe!

[MsFortune]

We had success with hydrocortisone cream that we got at a drugstore - RiteAid, maybe.  It was $3 or so.  We also use CeraVe lotion when the flare up is not bad.  

We went through a lot of the same things you did - and tried the CA Baby calendula stuff too.  It did not make DS' eczema worse but it did not help either.  

My ped told me that most kids outgrow the cheek rash eczema so there is hope.  My son's went away when he was just over a year.  

[homemademom]

If it started as cradle cap and spread to the cheeks, you could try an antifungal cream or even a dandruff shampoo.  Two friends of mine swear by it.  My kids' eczema was only "cured" by eliminating food triggers, daily baths and using Vanicream lotion.

[somegirl99]

I am vegan and have been on an elimination diet for months now, currently trialing different foods.  It did help clear DS' eczema and I haven't had any issues from it, and my supply is still fine.  Feel free to PM me if you like.
 

Originally Posted by MMommy 
We have now been referred to an allergist. However, my husband is deeply against me going on an elimination diet. We are vegetarians so he concerned that I won't get enough nutrients and that it will turn out that food is not causing the eczema. There seems to be such conflicting reports on food allergies and eczema and so many stories of moms who go through diet changes with no success. However, the success stories make me feel so guilty for not trying the elimination diet that it is hard.

[janetluvswine]

I don't think there is a problem with California Baby's calendula cream as it has obviously helped many people and their baby's. It sounds more like your baby's are allergic to one or more of the ingredients. I personally use another calendula product by Mama Nature for my little tike called Tiny Troubles Baby Rescue Cream and his eczema is 10x better. California baby did not have any real impact on his eczema.

[memz]

My DD had a spot of eczema that we couldn't get rid of... We had tried pretty much everything. Then a homeopathic dr recommanded neem cream... And within a couple of days it was gone... Really a miracle cream!


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[bettyjones]

There is a lotion from an auruvedic spa in hoboken that really is magic but pricey. I have heard a swim in the sea can work too. Good luck.

[babyskin]

I have a 4 month old with very resistant eczema.. What brand of neem cream worked for you?