[michelec]

I took my son to the dx today for his skin and he determined he had eczema. I have done a bit of reading online, but am a bit confused as to what I should do next. Our dx said to continue using the Aveeno Baby dry skin/eczema lotion on him mixing it with a .5% hydrocortisone cream.

I know from limited family history from his birthmother that her other children have sensitivity to lotions and perfumes. I use baby detergent and will stop using fabric softener upon the advice of my dx. I don't wear perfume unless I am going out on a date with my husband (and thats happened twice, i think, in the last few months).

Does anyone else have any other ideas or experience? Could eczema on only his face be a sensitivity to milk based formula? (he has no other symptoms).

Thanks for any advice...
Michele

[L-A-J-C-R-C]

Hi,

My son has milk and milk protein allergies and eczema. I hadn't thought about the connection, however, since he's been totally off any foods containing milk or milk proteins he has not had any outbreaks of eczema. Maybe there is a connection????

We use Elidel on him when he does/did have the eczema. If you are using ivory laundry soap it can cause allergic reactions too! We have a 19 month old that gets a serious rash from it and his pediatrician told the hospital to quit having the linens for the pediatric floor washed in it (our 19 mo. fs is medically fragile and in the hospital a lot).

I hope you can figure this out but eczema is really no big deal and you will get it under control.

Michelle

[leaabc123]

the aveeno lotion worked well for our fson at 3 months old. It may take a couple of days to see results. Sometimes, they get the dru skin from drooling, especially on their cheeks and chin.