Cheryl and Lynn’s profile

Dear I have twins ashlee The use of essential oils needs to be carefully monitored as they can burn the skin quite easily. Many commercially prepared products contain natural ingredients in a saf...

Dear brady’s mum Just to be sure it would be best to have the diagnosis confirmed by your GP. Eczema is usually itchy but may not cause your baby any problems if it is mild. It would be a good i...

Dear smeg thuha5478 Make sure you have a large cotton sheet or a couple of big towels to put down on the sand for her to play on and not directly contact the sand. Vaseline or sorbolene cream are...

Dear hailie-jay It is great you found products which suit your daughter’s skin. This is why we tell people constantly to try different products. Remember to always try products in a small area ...

Dear gilliancarr Just to be sure it would be best to have the diagnosis confirmed by your GP. Eczema is usually itchy but may not cause your baby any problems if it is mild. It would be a good i...

Dear naughty smurf An allergy specialist could help in endeavouring to pinpoint any allergy or sensitivity which would be another step in controlling the eczema. When restricting diet it is wise ...

Dear michelle Keep trying to find the products which suit your daughter. There are many chemicals in our water today which help to dry out the skin, so it is important to find a product which sof...

Dear jess2006 Your baby’s condition sounds like eczema but it is important to have it properly diagnosed by your GP or dermatologist. If it is found to be eczema then you need to go through the p...

Dear leelee It is great you found products which suit your son’s skin. This is why we tell people constantly to try different products. Remember to always try products in a small area first and...

Dear Baily’s mum Many babies have very dry skin – there is a skin condition called ichthyosis which just means ‘very dry skin’. Use lots of a suitable moisturiser on the dry patches. The differe...

Dear trudy Graham’s cream is like a lot of moisturisers – works really well for some sufferers and not at all for others. All the hypoallergenic products are suitable for babies right through to ...

Dear Shelldan&piper Even though your GP and the CHN may be correct it would be best to see a Dermatologist initially to make sure of a correct diagnosis - a good dermatologist can also help you m...

Dear Eleanor Most sunscreens penetrate the skin very quickly and some are quite greasy. For this reason using a different soap substitute may be more effective. If you use one of the natural sun...

Dear Karen Sand is certainly a problem for eczema sufferers. Sea water though can be beneficial provided you rinse off immediately with fresh water and apply plenty of suitable moisturiser. A sm...

Dear Libby Your daughter’s condition does sound like eczema; however it is always best to have it properly diagnosed by your GP or a Dermatologist. Finding the right products is a trial-and-error...

Dear Ursula There are many natural products on the market. We hope you will take advantage of our sample range to try some of these. Also request an information sheet on the psychological impact...

Dear Pngmurphy Go back to your doctor for a referral to a dermatologist for a diagnosis of the condition on your child’s scalp. There are other conditions which can appear on the scalp such as ps...

Dear Mal There is no known cure for eczema. The cortisone creams you mention are designed to reduce the flare but will not cure the eczema. Sometimes you need to try different cortisone creams j...

Dear On The Farm Stopping the itch is one of the hardest things to accomplish. Use a suitable moisturiser as often as necessary and keep trying products to find the right ones. Always try on a s...

Dear Phoenix Spirited Souls We know that it seems that you have tried every cream or ointment on the market but new products are being mad all the time so if you keep trying you will find one whic...