Using Mustela Stelatopia for Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Eczema

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We have been discussing baby and child eczema. You can help prevent or treat eczema by keeping a child's skin from becoming dry or itchy. Some of the over-the-counter products we have recommended so far for the treatment of eczema in children and babies have been: CeraVe cream, Aquaphor and Eucerin products, and Cetaphil cleaners and lotions.

Today we recommend Mustela® Dermo-Pediatrics Stelatopia® products for the care of dry and eczema-prone skin. With its specific patented active ingredient, the Sunflower Oil Distillate, Stelatopia® is great for eczema-prone skin, by forming an effective skin hydrating barrier.

1. Mustela Stelatopia Moisturizing Cream - Restructures, nourishes, soothes and re-balances very dry, lipid-depleted skin, particularly eczema-prone skin.

2. Mustela Dermo-Pediatrics, Stelatopia Cream Cleanser - Used for daily cleansing of the face and body, this cleanser cleanses, protects and soothes. Soap-free and non-irritating formula. May be used in both bath and shower.

3. Mustela Dermo-Pediatrics Stelatopia Milky Bath Oil - Cleanses, lipid-replenishes and soothes. Especially recommended at times of flare-ups.

4. Mustela Stelatopia No Rinse Cleansing Water - Gently cleanses the skin in a single step without deplenishing lipid levels. Instantly soothes sensations of discomfort while protecting and softening the skin. Practical for quick cleansing throughout the day.

More tips on preventing and treating children with eczema include:

• Avoid giving the child frequent hot baths, which tend to dry the skin.


• Use warm water with mild soaps or non-soap cleansers when bathing the child.


• Avoid using scented soaps or laundry detergents.


• Ask your doctor if it's OK to use oatmeal soaking products in the bath to help control the itching.


• Avoid excessive scrubbing and toweling after bathing the child. Instead, gently pat the child's skin dry.


• Avoid dressing the child in harsh or irritating clothing, such as wool or coarsely woven materials. Dress the child in soft clothes that "breathe," such as those made from cotton.


• Apply moisturizing ointments (such as petroleum jelly), lotions, or creams to the child's skin regularly and always within a few minutes of bathing, after a very light towel dry.


• Even if the child is using a corticosteroid cream prescribed by the doctor, apply moisturizers or lotions frequently (ideally, two to three times a day). But avoid alcohol-containing lotions and moisturizers, which can make skin drier. Some baby products can also contribute to dry skin.


• Apply cool compresses (such as a wet, cool washcloth) on the irritated areas of skin to ease itching.


• Keep the child's fingernails short to minimize any skin damage caused by scratching.


• Try having the child wear comfortable, light gloves to bed if scratching at night is a problem.


• Help the child avoid becoming overheated, which can lead to flare-ups.


• Eliminate any known allergens such as certain foods, dust, or pet dander from the household. (This has been shown to help some young kids.)


• Have the child drink plenty of water, which adds moisture to the skin.

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