Q. Can you recommend any of your products that are good for treating eczema. I'm desperate and feel so badly about my daughter's skin. Please help! Trakeeta USA (April 2010)

A. We have a number of products that may help your baby but have a look at the fact sheet on this website about Children with eczema, you’ll find some information that may help you. There is also Dermasilk which is a clothing line which helps the skin to breath and has had proven research and positive results with eczema suffers. This product is available on the NHS in the UK but I do not know if you can get it free in the US.
In the first instance it is worth refraining from using fabric conditioners for a while and changing your washing powder to a non-biological brand that is softer to your baby’s skin as they contain less or no enzymes that can irritate the skin. I hope this helps a bit but we are always here to try and help you (an email away) and we are starting a new forum where you can talk to other suffers of eczema and skin problems. 1 in 5 children suffer with eczema so you are not alone even though I know sometimes you feel you are.

Q. How can I Flatten my stomach muscles after having a baby? (March 2010)

A. see reply on our sports and exercise section

Q. My daughter is 3 months with severe eczema and is now experiencing hair loss along with cradle cap. I have salcura gentle. Can this be used on her scalp as well as well as her body? If not, can you recommend a product that will nourish her scalp and stimulate hair growth. Thank you all for your constant support. Mrs Battle

A.Salcura Gentle has very good clincial trials behind the product and can be used in conjunction with Salcura Zeoderm. Baby's can start loosing their hair at about 3-6 months but don't worry new hair will start to grow. Cradle cap requires no specific treatment, and will eventually clear up on its own. However, gently washing the baby's hair and scalp may prevent a build-up of the scale. To help to loosen the crust, massage a small amount of baby oil into the scalp at night. This will help to soften the patchy scales. In the morning, using a soft baby brush or cloth, gently remove any loose particles, and then wash the hair with a baby shampoo. If the cradle cap does not improve with treatment, or the baby has seborrhoeic dermatitis on the face or body, speak to your health visitor or GP for advice. Have a read of an article about cradle cap read more..

Q. My 6 month old son has eczema around his mouth - chin and cheeks.  It is very red and irritable, he is permanently rubbing and scratching.  I have heard about Salcura Gentle but not sure exactly which product to try - can you recommend the most suitable one for his symptoms ? Many thanks in advance for your help. James UK (March 2010)

A. Salcura Gentle can be used in conjunction with Salcura Zeoderm which is very affective and Salcura have a many clincial trials behind their products - have a look at our eczema in children fact sheet - there are lots of information

Q. I am 11 weeks pregnant and have acne rashes on my chest and upper back, which I never had before, even in adolescence. My "pregnancy skin" is alsovery sensitive and prone to being overly dry, so I do not want to use any harsh acne-fighting products. Do you have any suggestions for treating these outbreaks?
  -Anonymous, California 
A. I can certainly empathize with the hell of pregnancy skin. I, too, had bad acne, dry patches, oily patches and extremely sensitive skin. The good news is that the acne is usually just a phase that disappears in a few weeks. The dry/oily/sensitive skin also tends to improve as the pregnancy progresses. In the meantime, try using a gentle cleanser twice a day and use a moisturizer for the dry patches that is specially formulated for sensitive skin. Products that do not contain lanolin, PABA or other irritating or allergy-causing substances are best.

Q. I just recently became pregnant and I broke out in a rash all over my body. Is there any connection between the two? -Anonymous, Maryland 
A. Your skin condition might be pregnancy related. Your entire body can react differently to foods, lotions, detergents, perfumes, etc. Some women develop temporary allergies to certain products that never bothered them before. Your skin in particular is much more sensitive and prone to reactions during pregnancy.

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