When my daughter was first diagnosed with oral thrush (which had spread to the outer part of her cheeks) during her first few months of life, we were given a steroid based ointment to apply on the affected area. Needless to say that within 1 hour post application, her inflamed skin was back to her normal dewy texture.
Hence then, every time we encountered a similar skin condition, we would promptly apply the ointment as it does gives us a sense of relieve considering its fast acting effect. As I happily used this ointment for my daughter, my hubby, having a vocation in the medical sales line, raised his concern on the possible side effects of the long term steroid use on human skin. Of course steroid based ointments provide immediate results, but if we were to read through the little paper insert that comes along with each of the product, we will be able to see its contraindications on long term usage.
After reading and looking it up on the internet, I was of course more cautious of using the steroid ointment and if I am able to find other alternatives in addressing the issue without resulting to the use of the ointment, I would surely select that option.
Recently my daughter had developed eczema around her limbs and instead of using the steroid ointment, I had used Buds Soothing Organics Super Soothing Rescue Lotion. I had documented her path to recovery by taken a couple of pictures pre and post application.
Before application. Notice how red and tender the skin is
Pre-application. Area is enchanced with the camera flash. Notice also the dry flaky area of the elbow crease
Notice how the eczema has also spread to the upper arm and the bend of the elbow
1 min post application
30 minutes post application
after 1 hour post application
10hrs post application. Notice that the redness had subsided compared to earlier that day
12 hours post application
36hrs after application
Following the disappearance of the redness and scratch marks, I continued on the application for another 2 more days. The results above are based on a 3x a day application, and I ensure that the lotion has been completely absorbed by the skin before dressing my daughter.
Buds Super Soothing Rescue Lotion
Buds Soothing Organics Super Soothing Rescue Lotion is made from 100% organic farming and thus the risks of any possible side effects are zero. This makes this product such a wonderful aid for eczema prone babies minus the side effects!
Thumbs up for Buds! 
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