hi all,
just like to share as my boy (8 mths +) have been having ezcema since the first few weeks..
very very heart pain to see him scratched till it bleeds each time =(
brought him to many PDs too and tried many creams..
the latest PD has gave us the following instructions and we have managed to keep the flare-ups to minimum:
1. use QV/ cetaphil/ sebamed bodywash, those moistruizing type
2. each bath time keep it to 5 mins, max 10 mins
3. use lukewarm to cool water
4. pat dry baby, do not rub
5. apply very tiny quantity of olive oil on skin
6. apply very thin layer of steriod cream (max 10 days consecutively, twice a day)
7. once 10 days is over, stop all steriod cream (even if there's flare up), apply non-steroid cream and moistruizing lotion an hr later
8. do not use california baby or other products that has essential oil cuz it may trigger/ worsen the ezcema
9. no berries, esp strawberries, soy, egg, seafood (even fish). was told to delay giving fish till he's at least 1 yr old.
10. only wear 100% cotton clothes, no tags or stitching on the inner side of the clothes.
10. most importantly, always keep in cool temperature
we are still monitoring his condition now and really hope that he will grow out of it as he gets older..
hope all our little ones will grow out of this condition soon and be healthy and happy