excema

[suks1]

Hi, we are going to be moving to Perth end of June/start July (very excited!). All our kids have excema and was wondering if anyone else has it and if it got better or worse in the heat over there?

Also if anyone knows any good suncreams to use with excema? We go through lots here in the uk trying to find one that doesn't make them itch, and end up just trying to cover them up as much as possible, probably not as easily done in Australia as in the uk!

Thanks for looking

[ali]

I've found that the highest SF screen is 30 over here, if you have one you really like then I'd say bring a few bottles with you and then take your time finding one you're happy with here

[Guest4182]

Hi, we are going to be moving to Perth end of June/start July (very excited!). All our kids have excema and was wondering if anyone else has it and if it got better or worse in the heat over there?

Also if anyone knows any good suncreams to use with excema? We go through lots here in the uk trying to find one that doesn't make them itch, and end up just trying to cover them up as much as possible, probably not as easily done in Australia as in the uk!

Thanks for looking

Cant help with the sunscreens but I would bring as much Oilatum as you can and E45 cream...cant get it here...although there is probably an alternative that is just as good.....dermabase(dermabate not sure of the spelling) or something like that....My girls had it in the UK but dont seem to have it as much here...you might be lucky and find that its not as bad, as the skin gets more air and not as dry in central heating etc....good luck though!!!

[suks1]

Thanks Ali and English Rose. Will try and find one over here and stock up as you suggested.

Hopefully being outside more and less central heating will have the same effect on it as it had on your girls too, we've just had a lovely April with high temps and no rain and they are quite good at the moment....will be bringing lots of their potions and lotions over too.

[phil]

My girlfriend gets eczema and we had a similar issue in trying to find equivalent creams over here. I'd probably say the same as if in the UK - speak to pharmacist and get professional advice.

[NeilEB]

Just remember to pack your lotions and stuff in your suitcase, otherwise you'll have to bin them before getting on the plane...

[suks1]

Thanks Neil, and with 3 kids lotions and potions, its going to be most of our luggage allowance!

[NeilEB]

with 3 kids, lotions and potions, its going to be most of our luggage allowance!

I'm not sure you're allowed to put kids in your luggage - even if it means a quieter flight.

Oh, wait.....

[newjez]

My eldest has Eczema and we find that it is generally better in Oz, but it doesn't go away. We have found that it is the water resistant sunscreens that irritate the most. But it's nearly impossible to get one that is not water resistant.

We find the best method is to wear hats and keep out of the sun as much as possible. If we do have to use sunscreen, then try and shower it off as soon as possible.

We found that Nivea is OK - and the chemist in Oz did recomend one that was good - (can't find it at the moment), but it's a trial and error thing. We found banana boat caused a servere reaction, and I wouldn't touch anything Johnson and Johnson makes - as it always sets off a reaction. But it is an individual thing.

As long as you are not sunbathing, with a good hat and common sense, you can get away without using much.

Beware of thin clothes too, you can get burnt through your clothes.

[suks1]

Thanks guys, kids in luggage is a great idea, be willing to pay lots of excess baggage charges for that one!

Nivea here has caused a reaction in two of them, so am avoiding it. Had looked at banana boat, but will try others before it now. Have found one that two of them are ok with, but not one for my eldest daughter. Like you say we try and do prevention by long sleeved tops, hats, shade etc. Looks like we will be trying to do the same in Perth. Have already got some of those all in one swimming cossies with UV ratings of 50 built in to come over with, shame they haven't expanded the range to do other clothes too!