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My child
has eczema
Dermatitis, atopy, eczema, pruritus, inflammation -
what exactly are we talking about?
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Atopic dermatitis is common in infants and young children. It is characterised by very dry skin and inflammatory flare-ups followed by periods of remission.
During flare-ups, the skin is red, inflamed and itches constantly.
When children are under one year old, flare-ups generally occur on the cheeks, forehead, torso and limbs. As they grow, skin folds such as the elbows and back of the knees are affected.
Affected areas can ooze at first, before thickening and drying up.
The itching that they cause can be quite severe, disrupting daily life and making sleep difficult.
More info on eczema
Claudia
My child scratches a lot, so I attached a piece of velcro to the inside of her school bag for her to scratch instead.
Your handy tips to prevent itchy skin
Share your experience and tips on eczema and itchy skin.
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Sarah
We don't use a washcloth to clean Sacha anymore. We use our hands, which are softer and also cleaner.
Dave
To stop my son from scratching and damaging his skin,we put his hands in very soft mittens at night, and sometimes during the day. I give him a squishy toy to keep his hands busy so he doesn't take them off.
Mia and her family’s eczema journey with Avène
In the beginning
severe eczema
Avène Hydrotherapy
Centre
The results
Avène & XeraCalm A.D
Mia has developed eczema around 18 months, for her and her parents life was really difficult dealing with constant discomfort, inflammation and allergies. it was a real challenge to keep her comfortable and infection free.
“None of parents deserve to hear from your child, mum, I want to be born again.”
Olesya Merrick, Mia’s Mother
Mia’s parents had tried most of the treatments available in New Zealand. During the flare ups, Mia’s skin was just constantly oozing, red and inflamed. Even contact with bed sheets was painful.
“The biggest thing was stopping Mia scratching herself, if you let her alone she would just scratch until she bleed” Simon Merrick, Mia’s Father
Mia was 5 years old when she went to the Avène Hydrotherapy Centre for 21 days of intense hydrotherapy treatment, including underwater massage and localised sprays of Avène Thermal Spring Water.
“She would get into the bath in one colour, and get out of the bath in another colour and the skin in front of you will start changing and the swell will go down… After that treatment, we were born again.” Olesya Merrick, Mia’s Mother
The results after the hydrotherapy Centre have exceeded their hopes, for Mia it meant a massive reduction to the medication she took. Mia’s skin was soft, smooth and less itchy. Avène Thermal Spring water and XeraCalm AD are now part of her daily routine.
“Such a massive thing for her to run around and play like a normal kid.” Simon Merrick, Mia’s Father
For Mia and her family, life after Avène has been a massive change they were literally born again. XeraCalm AD has improved Mia’s quality of life and reduced her symptoms of eczema.
“It has given a second breath for the family, parents needs to know and needs to believe that there is answers.” Olesya Merrick, Mia’s Mother
In the beginning
Severe eczema
Avène Hydrotherapy Centre
The results
Avène & XeraCalm A.D
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XeraCalm A.D,
providing support for dry, eczema-prone skin.
Tested on over 7,000 people.
XeraCalm A.D immediately soothes, nourishes and eliminates itching sensations* for up to 5 days1..
A larger size, for daily use.
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Bigger and easier to use.
400 ml
XeraCalm A.D,
guaranteeing high-quality skin care.
In order to leave out nasty preservatives and use only essential ingredients, we've developed a unique process called Sterile Cosmetics.
It treats the skin barrier and microflora with maximum respect.
The Sterile Cosmetics process prevents the formula from being contaminated.
The quality of the cream remains the same, from the first use to the last.
The advice given on this platform is not intended to replace advice from your doctor.
1. Average time for itching disapperance - Phase IV study on 1,711 subjects (France and French overseas territories,) with moderate to severe xerosis and pruritus - Use of XeraCalm A.D (Cream or Balm) once or twice a day for 7 days, alone or in combination with topical and/or systemic treatments (75% of subjects used XeraCalm A.D alone)
*Caused by skin dryness.