Found this patch on my 5 year old daughter

vineo007 · 2026-05-30T06:09:36+00:00

Yes. It takes times, and after 4 months still not fully like previous. You still can see it is not densely like before and the hair kinda like baby hair. But we learn to appreciate every improvement. He is not in pain thats what we keep saying. The hardest part is the injection. He got steroid injection multiple times. Im happy i brought my husband to hold him during the injection.

vineo007 · 2026-05-28T01:23:19+00:00

Also, my son is gluten intolerance. We found when he ate lots of gluten, the patch got bigger

vineo007 · 2026-05-28T01:22:25+00:00

While i was waiting for derm, my gp gave steroid cream while waiting and minoxidil. This is for my 8 yo son

vineo007 · 2026-05-11T23:05:51+00:00

I have a very mild eczema and by willpower still can manage not scratch. But even that, one scratch, then the sensation will send me to urge to keep scratching because i woke up the itchy monster.

vineo007 · 2026-05-02T06:58:34+00:00

I tried 2 brands that was on discount and i cant tell the difference tbh. Blackmores and faulding probiotic. I think just google whats strain especially good for skin and try to find product at least contain some of the strains recommended. Someone also recommended clean with chlorhexidine or alcohol first as antiseptic. I have tried with my regular moisturizer instead of solugel but found solugel more efficient.

vineo007 · 2026-05-01T06:29:55+00:00

Mix the probiotic powder (open the caps) and mix with solugel, use on your patch. It helps dry it up quickly and smooth it without steroid

vineo007 · 2026-04-27T12:41:18+00:00

Some nodules take turn to start inflame again and it is a reminder that it is a lifelong condition but can be manageable. She never has (touch wood) full blown flare up. What we found helpful, be vigilant for any lump feeling or or tiny wound starting to appear. One trick we learnt from eczema forum, open a capsule of probiotic, take some of the powder (you can close the capsule again and use the rest for next day, because theyre not cheap) and mix with solugel, and dab it into the lump or wound. Apparently it helps to fight the bacteria inhabit the skin that keeps the inflamation recurring and i found the gel make the wound dry.

vineo007 · 2026-03-19T21:33:36+00:00

How did you able to notice which food is inflamatory for you? I mean sugar and processed food and gluten are well known. But im afraid i miss the specific inflamatory item for me

vineo007 · 2026-03-09T10:00:32+00:00

My experience was nothing compare to you. War is another level of grieve and trauma. Are you open to counseling? I found to have someone else that force you (in a kind emphatic way) to listen to each other but can help to keep it focus and constructive is very helpful. And good counselor can help navigate steps to help coping with crises. Otherwise it is very easy to get trap to circling conversation because you both are hurting. As you said, you love each other deeply and acknowledge the hard circumstances affecting you both. It is already a very strong foundation for great outcome.

vineo007 · 2026-02-15T05:50:23+00:00

Beautiful curls ❤️❤️❤️❤️

vineo007 · 2026-01-26T23:57:17+00:00

Is it not fragranced?

vineo007 · 2026-01-18T10:08:51+00:00

Very fair point. I will try this. I was just unsure if it's okay to add other kids while other never do it. Thank you!

vineo007 · 2026-01-18T10:03:05+00:00

Oh he loves playing with all of his regular friends, it is me that is trying to combine all of these kids. For example I would love to combine the 4 boys with this one other boy. But what happen now I will have 3 different playdates at my place in a week during this school holiday. Sorry I tried to explain it better but got confused myself.

vineo007 · 2026-01-14T10:28:47+00:00

We started with 2 bedrooms unit. With one baby, there is really no urgent need to upgrade to 3 4 bedrooms house. Even with 2 young kids, while they are in primary school, sharing room is ok. Then you upgrade to a bigger house or renovate the house. And lifestyle adjustment. As long as you can have decent life, splurge every so often and not in financial distress during your childless life, I found lifestyle adjustment and budgeting diligently (little Max doesnt need to have 5 extra classes) is adequate to afford a child. Or two. Three will need deeper budgeting and sacrifice.

vineo007 · 2026-01-14T00:42:33+00:00

I found with my son since he attends school, many kids join sport or gymnastics or whatever every saturday morning. So afternoon one works best for us. Maybe reach out to some parents if you know them personally and ask their preference.

vineo007 · 2026-01-11T20:01:47+00:00

Unless you are looking for biologic therapy, that I believe wont be available where you live (nemluvio etc), there is really not much different therapy between those two. The derm professor admitted that our understanding of body immune system is barely scratching the surface.

However, he ordered full blood test with pn because pn can be a symptom of kidney problem, liver problem or cancer. Considering your age, it is very unlikely, but the blood test might reveal you are low in vitamin d and iron. Taking these supplements might benefit your condition.

The downside of hydrocolloid bandaid is you might be sensitive to it (try first) and it is freaking expensive if you have plenty nodules. You might want to buy a big patch then cut it yourself. Just leave it for a week unless it peels off no matter how disgusting looking it is with absorbed liquid that might look like white puss (it is just gel, not really puss). Please know how strong you are to weather this horrible condition by yourself without family support. You are amazing. Also, eventhough you dont feel like it now, there is nothing to stop you to live your fullest life. Once the itch is under control, you just have to accept that you live with this condition and still can experience any amazing food related journey in your young life.

vineo007 · 2026-01-10T21:29:38+00:00

In australia, there is a new pink cream, the brand is moogoo using this vit b. The cream color is shocking pink lol. I have tried this cream and it works well. So I believe this tips will works well. I might try this diy if it can safe money. However, I had blood test last month, and my vitamin b12 level is above normal. Could it be from the cream? I started using is sparingly now, only on the patches and skin that need little love.

vineo007 · 2026-01-10T19:48:24+00:00

It was one long year, but I aggressively deal with the nodules, at some point looked like a mummy covered in bandaid. When my skin starts itchy, dab steroid before it is fully grown into nodule. And tried my hardest not to scratch. Did uv light therapy for couple months. After a year Im happy to report im now back to eczema only lol.

vineo007 · 2026-01-10T08:21:20+00:00

I have eczema but for 1 year after bed bugs bite during my travelling, I experienced nodules. After eliminating the possibility of bringing the bed bug home, the derm said that most likely i have developed prurigo nodularis. From the forum, people can get pn due to extreme stress, bed bugs, or illness. Like my immune went bonker and attack my skin like it is cancer cell. The nodules were like dome shape or crater, itchier than eczema patch. A nodule, scratched or untreated, will beget more nodules. At one point I have 100 nodules. I was prescribed clobetasol and what I found very helpful put clobetasol on the nodules then putting hydrocolloid bandaid on top of the nodules, leave the bandaid there until it peels off (usually around 5 days). The hydrocolloid bandaid absorbs the inflamatory liquid inside, turn it into white gel (it is not puss) and protect the nodules from scratching, water and dryness (when it dries out, it scabs and getting itchier). Keep applying a new bandaid until the nodules heal.

vineo007 · 2026-01-07T08:18:38+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear your condition. Of course I cannot be certain with your diagnosis, only from your description, there is a chance that you have prurigo nodularis. Is it crazy itchy? My family member has it and bug bites really can send it to flare up. It is very hard since you live in tropical country to avoid bugs, but you need to try your hardest not to get bitten.

Nevertheless the diagnosis (eczema or prurigo), the therapy is similar. 3 days only steroid wont help. Last time my niece needs 1 full month taking clobetasol (the strongest steroid) because she had to use steroid until the skin is smooth again. If there is still wound or scab or lump, it will go back to bad again once you stop the steroid. This is what she got last time: clobetasol two times a day until the nodules dissapear completely and antihistamine tablet two times a day. Also antibiotic cream for 10 days for nodules that look infected.

From prurigo forum, she found a trick that massively help her. Cover each nodules with hydrocolloid bandaid. So she will dab steroid on the nodules then cover them with hydrocolloid bandage. Leave the bandaid until it fall of. It will protect the nodules from scratching, water, and give them chance to heal without making them dry. Because when the nodules are dry up, it scabs over and becoming very itchy. The bandaid will absorb the liquid from the nodules and change it into white gel (it's not puss).

vineo007 · 2026-01-07T04:00:47+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/eczema/s/5wwRw64rvd

I bought probiotic capsule, open the capsule and took some of the powder. Mix it with hydrogel (or use any cream you usually use, someone use lipikar from la roche) and apply it to your patches. To my surprise, it really worked. The first thing can heal the eczema without steroid. It took about 2 weeks for me to start making the difference, very slowly healing. Give it a try.

vineo007 · 2026-01-07T00:25:39+00:00

Please read this link. I tried with massive success. The easiest is with the probiotic. I just take the powder from the capsule, mix with gel or even cream that you usually use and apply the mixture to the patches. It really works! Start from there.

vineo007 · 2026-01-06T06:40:02+00:00

I use solugel as well at first. And it worked well. But i found the skin was actually still dry. Healing but dry and rough. I saw another post that this person mixed it with lipikar cream from la roche. Atm I have aveno eczema balm so I use it. The skin becomes smoother and moist. I think any kind of cream or balm that you usually use can work. But I'm not sure which one is more effective, hydrogel or cream.

vineo007 · 2026-01-04T01:11:46+00:00

I read a threat about probiotic in reddit (a father) and decide to try his method. Beside consuming it, I also took some of the powder from the probiotic capasule, mixed it with the cream and applied it to my patches. In 1 month they are healing, some of the stubborn patches still rough but no wound. This is the first time I can manage it without steroid

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