Hydrocortizone cream on a babys face?

My daughter who is 2 next month has very dry cracked skin on her checks, she has some mild eczema on her body that doesn't require hydrocortizone, but it is the only thing that makes any difference with her face. I am wary about using it and only do about twice a week (i use e45 cream a few times each day), although i have been told this is ok by my GP. She is teething at the moment which i think is making it worse, and it is also worse in the winter because of the heating/cold weather. What is your opinion on this?

Hydrocortizone cream on a babys face?
It is said that hydrocortisone at 1/2 to 1% is so mild that it does not risk any skin damage. I am steroid cream wary, but have no concerns at these strengths used 2-3 x daily.





I don't like E45 as a moisturiser as it contains lanolin which can be a potent sensitiser. There are far better ones available.
Reply:yes this is ok,have you tried sudocreme this is excellent to
Reply:I used it on my son when he was teething he would get stipes of eczema across his cheeks just use it sparingly and its fine
Reply:BE VERY CAREFUL! 3 of 4 of my kids have had sensitive skin and/or eczema. Hydrocortizone thins the top layer of skin - that is how it works. It basically just removes the problem. Only use it for short courses to get in under control. Once you have it under control, use products like Aveeno. I have found that nothing works like oatmeal. SHea is also good. Heavily fragranced washes and lotions can aggrvate too. Slobbering doesn't help, but there isn't much you can do about that, just try to keep her as dry as you can.
Reply:Sounds like you are doing a good job and not overdoing it. Keep on doing what you have been. Just use a low dosage cream and it will be OK. Sudacrem is great too.
Reply:You can use 1/2% hydrocortizone cream on her cheeks and apply a very small amount a couple times per day, especially right after her bath. (Try to keep it away from her eyes and lips.) Once you get the extreme dryness out of the way, you can apply a small amount of Cetaphil lotion to keep it moisturized. I also used to use a drop of 1/2% on one finger and a drop of Cetaphil on another finger and smear them both on my son's cheeks.
Reply:hydrocortizone cream contains a steroid and should never be put on a face. it thins the skin permanently and could lead to scarring...
Reply:Jenna:





Have you ever tried the baby line by Arbonne? It's really wonderful for children that suffer - like this and all natural. My two cents are if you aren't comfy with it don't do it. Try other things.
Reply:Please check out this cream for eczema (called SK cream), it's not sold in shops but sells worldwide by word of mouth alone.it's used on small children %26amp; is made by Britisdh organic farmers in Lincolnshire.(please see end of page)





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