newly diagnosed 8 year old with eczema
My 8-year old has just developed eczema. He has not been to a
dermatologist but diagnosed by his pediatrician. He was born with
and always had little bumps covering his skin. In September, he
entered the hospital for tubes to be put into his eyes. During that
time, we did some allergy testing as he was sniffling, snorting, etc
which was getting out of control during ragweed season. He has
severe allergies to ragweed, grass, mold, chocolate and peanut
butter. We started allergy shots in September and the his first
outbreak of eczema was in December. We have eliminated peanut butter
all together and he usually has a chocolate sundae once a week.
I am wondering if the allergy shots have some way triggered the
eczema.
I have only been using Aveeno lotion on bath nights and he has soaked
in the Aveeno bath when he has had a worse outbreak.
I plan on starting a food journal but what types of lotions should I
be using to help?
September 20th, 2005 at 11:39 pm
Hello Julie, welcome to the group…I personally have had eczema all my life and
my son (5 yrs old) has it as well… we were both allergy tested a few years
back (blood drawn) and avoiding the things you are allergic too helps alot..
2nd, if your on well water, it may be contributing to the eczema… We take sea
salt baths and this seems to help when the flare ups come…. As far as lotion,
seems like most lotions make us itch but Eucerin (sp?) works pretty well on our
hands when our fingers crack open.. I haven’t tried the coconut oil but I might
look into it… We also live in Michigan and when-ever the temp drops and is
very dry inside, our skin suffers..
Anyways, good luck….
Dave