Guest suks1 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest4182 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suks1 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilEB Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Just remember to pack your lotions and stuff in your suitcase, otherwise you'll have to bin them before getting on the plane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suks1 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks Neil, and with 3 kids lotions and potions, its going to be most of our luggage allowance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilEB Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 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..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suks1 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks guys, kids in luggage is a great idea, be willing to pay lots of excess baggage charges for that one:jiggy:! 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anita in york Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi There, we went to perth for 4 wks last nov/dec. Our 6 year old little girl has really bad excema, i was really concerned because it really flairs up in the sun in the uk. Initialy due to the dry air on the flight it got really bad, then within a week of swimming in the sea and the salt water pools it virtualy disappeared! We still used oilatum in her bath and nightly smothered her in diprobase, but it was great, such an improvement. The UV from the sun is so much stronger than here in the UK and salt is a great healer. Unfortunately within a few days of returning home it was back just as bad. We used Nivea sun factor 50 and it didnt bother her at all. Just bear in mind how much the childrens skin dehydrates when flying. Hope all this helps. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suks1 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thats really good, bet you were chuffed it went, and its great to know that if it goes once it can go again! Night flights aren't going to be the best for keeping the kids hydrated.... am going to take some epiderm (vaseline like cream) in hand luggage and smear it on them all lots. Good excuse to do lots of swimming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 My son had quite bad excema in the UK and it has completely cleared up over here. Initially he had it around his mouth which he hadnt had before then it just went altogether. Now we use factor 30 Woolies own brand lotion, but just ask a doctor if you are worried you will definatly get better advice on sun creams here afterall:wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshie Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I had Excema when i was younger, just on my elbows, and it disappeared once i was in my late teens. It has reappeared since we moved over here though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jesseisaac Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Its a bit of frustrating while getting suffered from eczema, I was also suffered from this experience many years ago, s to avoid eczema its better to applied some ointments and spray on the skins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Suziepops Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 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 Both me & my son have suffered from excema until I thoroughly researched the condition, UK docs always palm you off with ointments that seem to irritate it to the point of distraction, I decided to avoid any cream / lotion that contains lanolins / parabens and opted for a shea nut body butter from The body shop, it worked, we don't suffer anymore at all & I believe the weather here in Oz has given us a much better skin condition, just need loads of sun protection & hats, then lots of body butter after a shower on an evening, result, lovely glowing healthy skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Wanted to be sure on this one before posting but my daughter had really bad eczema in the UK. It started to clear within a few weeks of arriving and, 6 months in, she has no sign of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveOz Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 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 When I went to Oz I found that the flight brought it out, as my son was red and itchy when we first got there. After a couple of days playing on the beach and splashing in the sea water, it was cleared up!! Shame it came back by the time we got back to the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi, I too was really worried about my sons excema before we moved so I took a heap of diprobase and oilatum with me. It ran out within a couple of months so I went to the pharmacy here and they gave me really good stuff called "Cetaphil". It is the Daily advance Ultra hydrating Lotion one they gave me and it is the best thing! It is not as thick and greasy as anything I used in the UK but it worked a treat, I think because it lets the skin breathe as well. 6 months in and my sons skin has all but cleared up and we hardly ever have to use the cream anymore, it only seams to flare up a tiny bit at the back of his neck from time to time with his clothes rubbing on a hot day. I would recommend that you shower the kids regularly especially after being to the beach or in the pool etc to wash any sun cream or chlorine off of them. For sun cream I use "Sun Sense" the sensitive one. It hasnt made him flare up yet but as I say, I still like to wash it off him when we get home just in case. I just wanted to add that remember that sunscreens in the UK are made to EU standards and may not be as suitable to the Aus sunshine. I would always recommend that buy and use sunscreen that is designed for the climate here. Hope this helps a little Bev x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I had a quick look at the Cancer Council site to see their range of clothing - http://shop.cancercouncil.com.au/default.aspx I know I have found things like shirts in special sun protecting fabric that feels like cotton, for my brother who is Albino and needs to cover up when he visits. They don't seem to have anything other than the normal swim wear but it gives you an idea of what's available. They are much more sun aware here and you'll find the range of clothes for sun protection better. Beware - the sun is fierce - all my overseas rellies think they can do the same as they do in the UK and go out without sunscreen or sunbathe for long periods with it on - result is many burnt people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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