2 separate oral anti-biotic medications and skin scrubbing for our 4 months old baby boy?

Question

to combat his eczema skin condition sound about correct to you?

Our 4 months old baby boy has itchy flaky skin all over his body. We went to see a local dermatologist but instead was met by his nurse. His nurse told us our baby boy has eczema and that we need to get on an aggressive treatment.

The nurse told us to scrub his skin daily to get the flakes off and make it smooth and prescribed two oral anti-biotic medications to administer daily.

Does this sound like a correct treatment to you? I thought it was too harsh. And also can a nurse prescribe medication? I'm in southern California.

Our baby boy only eats breast milk and is given warm gentle, water-only bath once every two days.

Answer 1

I don't know but if he's on two antibiotics I would start him on a probiotic ASAP or he's going to end up with a nasty yeast diaper rash.

Answer 2

sounds scary scary scary

What we use on our child is Salcura Dermaspray Gentle, made in Britain.

It's amazing amazing amazing! It stopped our child from itching in seconds, and his inflamed skin subsided very very rapidly. His skin is perfect now. This marvelous product is all natural, over the counter, leaves no mess, you don't even have to rub it in. We started spraying his eczema inflamed wrists and ankles 4 times a day, and over the months, now we only spray his skin about 1 time every 3 days. Or when he has an eczema flair up. Check out the pictures on expresschemist or other sites where you can find user reviews.



If you're nursing then you need to find the triggers for your childs eczema and stay away from them. If it's eggs, no eggs, if it's cows milk, drink goats milk, if it's wheat, then stay away from store bought breads and make your own.



hope this is clearly written .. hope it helps..

Answer 3

A Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant can write prescriptions. A Registered Nurse cannot.



Personally, I would seek a second opinion, probably from a physician.