Eczema

Just wondering at what point eczema becomes something you are happy to treat with moisturizer to needing to go to a specialist.

My little PT started with having small bits of eczema on his face and now they are getting bigger and it is now all over his neck and around his eyes, I have also now noticed it starting to make an appearance on his arms and legs.

The eczema is not 'bad' not bleeding and we have seen the doc (before it was on his neck) and were given hyrocortisone (sp) which works but as soon as I stop using it the eczema comes back.

AandCsmum - Thanks for that, I am the same I know how itchy it can be so do really want to get on top of it. I forgot to say that we are on formula so maybe I could try a different formula?

Yep, try goat or soy formula. Only downfall is that it is more expensive than other formulas.

Lily's is cows milk protein intollerant and paed told us it's similar to goats so could trying soy or rice (if they do rice formula??) be an option instead?

ETA - DD reacts to Goats.

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Ring up Nutritia, they'll give you some samples or if possible see if you can get a sample tin.

My plunket nurse ended up referring us to teh eczema clinic at 3m old cos she thought her skin was that bad.. turns out DD is allergice to wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, cats and dogs (so far!)
I recommend getting him tested (I think you need to trust your instincts, if you think hes that bad, then do it, if you think hes ok then dont) then you know exactly what it is your up against and can make the appropriate eliminations, Im assuming in another month or so he will be starting on solids, way easier to avoid the irritants from the start than having him get worse etc

Illness definately make a difference to my daughter, even the smallest runny nose makes her skin twice as bad, I know others have issues with teeth too. Good luck, I wouldnt wish eczema on my worst enemy, it is heartbreaking to see your LO all itchy and irritated, and its such a PITA as there is only so much you can do to help!

Interesting you say that Sally, Our family has the genetic link to eczema/hay-fever/asthma. People before me have just said that this is how it is, it took me getting fed up & going to a naturopath to see what was causing issues to figure out that eczema & asthma for the most part was dairy/soy triggers and the hay-fever triggered by plants. My Dad scoffed at me for years until I started pointing out things to him & blind tested him (now that was fun) and pointing out what happens to his sister.

Environmental causes of eczema are so hard to figure out & fix, most of the time it's easier just to treat it rather than figure out what your trigger is.

I do recommend seeing a naturopath to see if they can do up antidotes for you. Mine helped me immensely.

Good idea re searching here for different things to use on the skin.

HIya Aroha, My almost 6 month old was diagnosed with eczema 2 weeks ago and by the sounds of it- what your little one is going through is what happened to her. For me it is heartbreaking to see her so aggravated and she scratches behind her ears etc and has really bad patches on her neck. We are bathing her in Pinetarsol (daily minimum) -pinetarsol on prescription = free, also been recommended to give her a pro biotic (probiotic rhamnosis) , doc rescribed fatty cream but didn't work- we are using QV flare up cream twice daily and dexem repair on the dodgy spots. HAve been advised to postpone starting solids (when starting give natural foods for a period to determine whether they are allergic) and am 98% breastfeeding with top up with formula- Haven't changed to soya or goats milk as if you do soya-could vbe more prone to developing allergy to soya so be careful! Also keeping her underdressed as opposed to overdressed and diluting washing powder when doing clothes etc. Seems to be better. It is so stressful to see your little one so distressed. Hang in there!

Interesting link Sally, I can relate to so many things on that page!

Yeah it sucks not being straight forward, I found out via testing that I react to all types of hair including my own, strangely I'm ok until it fall out lol and all soft woods, plus a ton of other bloody things. Which explained why I ended up having asthma attacks when I spend time in lockwood style homes.

Luckily for me I have out grown the eczema side of this & I hope your little ones do too.