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Posted by: Faniswa on 02 September 2010

My 2yr old son has got dry skin. He is dark in complexion.I've tried Johnson's products,Blue Seal and Elizabeth Anne's but they don't help. I've also tried vanda kids products still they don't help. Please help the concerned mother.

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Moisturise – Please see your dermatologist for best advise on moisturisers.

Careful bath times - Bathing your child in lukewarm (rather than warmer) water will help your child's skin to retain moisture and stay hydrated. You should avoid using soap based bath products and instead go for those designed for babies with sensitive skin. Leave washing your child with product until just before you take them out the bath as this means they will not be sitting in 'soapy' water. Additionally, you should always pat rather than rub your baby dry as rubbing removes some of the much needed oils that form part of the skin's defence.

Avoid detergents - Household detergents such as washing powders can be irritating to your child's skin so try to use sensitive products and dry linen outside on the line rather than in the tumble dryer whenever possible.

Choose cotton - Clothing your child in cotton rather than in synthetic or woolen materials will enable your baby's skin to breathe and help to reduce irritation. Cotton bedding will again stop your baby from overheating, becoming clammy and flaring up.

Diet – Seek advice fro a qualified nutritionist to assess what is best for your child. Sometimes more 'allergenic' foods such as cow's milk, wheat and soy may be detremental.

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Dr Ashburner

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Chantal

2010/09/25 12:35 PM

I have found that the Epizone range of products really help. My pediatrician recommended it. You can, for example, use Epizone E to bath your baby with - instead of soap.

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