I had to monitor what she ate, what she wore and where she played. She would have breakouts from getting her face painted at birthday parties, so she would sometimes have to miss out on enjoying some of the things other kids would get to enjoy. I would and still to this day have to walk with allergy medications, because we don't know when she's going to have a reaction to something.
She would wake up at night crying and scratching her skin until it bled. We tried every eczema remedies (oatmeal baths etc) you could think of. I would have done anything to take her place.
I noticed that the Topical steroid (in cream form) that was prescribed did little to ease her pain. After talking to her doctor about it he told us to try the ointment form, which I felt did a lot better job at controlling her outbreaks.
The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but most infants who develop the condition outgrow it by their tenth birthday, while some people continue to have symptoms on and off throughout life. Although, there is no cure, with proper treatment, the decease often can be controlled.
- Moisturize frequently.
- Avoid sweating or over heating. Reduce stress.
- Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool.
- Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
- Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods
When I look back and think about all the money that was spent on medications, and the eczema lotions, I would say it was well worth it. Even though most did not work, I was desperate to try to find a solution to her pain, her suffering and her itchiness.
Well, I am happy to say, she has not had an outbreak in the last two years(fingers cross).
Well, I am happy to say, she has not had an outbreak in the last two years(fingers cross).
Tips to help control eczema
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