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My son is having issues with eczema - manageable with steroid cream and moogoo, but I am looking for a longer term solution. I recently tried soy-based formula and...
Julie L. replied:
Eczema is hard because the causes and effective treatments are different for everyone. We had allergy tests done for my daughter when she was 6 months old. The results were positive for soy, nuts, sesame, eggs and dairy. Her skin has been so much better since. We saw Dr Moore at Wesley Auchenflower.
Kellie B. replied:
Hi, Aloe Vera products are really effective with eczema, I help several mums and their children with this condition. Please have a look at my fb page for our wide range of products that I'm sure will help you without using steroid creams etc xx https://www.facebook.com/Foreverlivingbykellieb
Nicole T. replied:
My son had it very bad at 2 yrs where he had to have wet bandages on and we had tried everything. Need to find cause. If contact eczema, look at creams, clothes, clothes wash etc. We went to Dr John Ryan at Aspley and his wife is a dietician. Dust mites was another cause so put mattress in sun and spray it with eucalyptus and tea tree and dust mite covers on mattress/pillow. Wash sheets in warm water with vinegar instead of fabric softener. Clean carpets etc. Did full change of diet, but is now eating normally, including yoghurt everyday instead of limiting it. He has kept himself on rice milk as doesn't like taste of cows milk. He is now 6.5 yrs and only has little outbreaks. Don't use Moogoo if allergic to cows milk, we didn't put two and two together! Good luck! Everyone is different, but that's our story.
Katheena K. replied:
Get a bath and shower filter. If you own your own home, a whole house filtration system. Research purewatersystems.com.au on the Gold Coast located in Burleigh Heads. They have evidence on their website which shows that skin disorders are made worse by the chemicals (especially chlorine) in our water. People have noticed dramatic improvements in this since installing water purification. It is healthier all round.
Susannah H. replied:
Buy Tui Bee Balme online from NZ. My child had eczema from head to toe for many years, and this was the only gentle treatment that seems to have cured his eczema.
Red T. replied:
Hi. I'm a Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist based in Gordon Park and specialise in women and children's health. I treat a lot of kids with skin conditions and have had great success with eczema in particular. Feel free to PM if you are interested. My clinic is Red Suva Natural Therapies.
Angela F. replied:
Look at the http://fedup.com.au/ website has some info on eczema that may be helpful!
Jan M. replied:
You can manage the symptoms....steroid creams, drugs etc etc but in reality you need to address the cause. Most diseases start in the gut. We help hundreds of mums - imagine how it would be if there were no symptoms as opposed to 'controlled' symptoms? Also look out for TEA PEG and DEA in supposedly safe treatments - not just SLS and the more well known ingredients. PM me or email iamjanmorris@gmail.com
Does anyone have a recommendation for a mole removal/exterminator company? I am loosing my battle with the mole and think it is time to call in an expert. Thanks!
Wei W. replied:
I'm using The Mole Patrolwww.mole-patrol.com right now, they set up a few traps in my backyard like 20 days ago, and a crew stopped by a couple of times since to check the traps, but I dont think any moles have been caught this far as he left without removing the traps.. So I wont be able to recommend until the work is done..
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Elizabeth L. replied:
Darcy Timss Uphaus... the Molecat looks interesting. Thanks for the tip!
Hans L. replied:
Call Bill Murray.
Patrick D. replied:
I have used "The Mole Guy", Bryans Yard Maintenance for years. Two programs, by the job or monthly. (425) 879-9847. Very happy with the service.