The Eczema Saga

Sean probably has had his eczema for about 3 months now. We have since be able to control it, but it isn't going away. I have learned as much as I think I can about the issue and got as much advice as I can handle (sample below), but I'm really starting to think it's due to a milk protein allergy. That would explain his eczema and the constant runny/stuffy nose he seems to have had since birth and had never really gone away. So, just yesterday, we switched him to a, more expensive, soy based formula. I'm of course hoping that it works, however, I have read that up to 50% of kids with the milk protein allergy, also have the a soy allergy. This condition is hereditary..and all of dan's nieces have the issue and eventually had to switch to the Elecare formula.

Update:
Um...after some research, I'm really confused. I'm not sure what I'm feeding him :( I guess it's not soy based... and I'm confused if its non soy and non dairy..or if it's just a broken down milk protein. It shouldn't be this difficult to figure out.

• Perry Peterson Food allergy?

  March 28 at 10:59am · Like
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  Tina Whiting Awe poor little guy I feel so bad for him!

  March 28 at 11:15am · Like
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  Nena Garcia We had to switch to non scented soaps and lotion. aveeno (or the generic equivalent) is what we switched to. Theres a few more brands that were suggested let me know if you want those too. Also we had to stay with the baby laundry soap (not dreft)or the free and clear ones. She still breaks out a little bit once in a while but it has definitely gotten better.

  March 28 at 11:20am · Like · 1
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  Holly Povish Aww poor little guy! Mittens and cream to hopefully help?

  March 28 at 11:25am · Like
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  Amber Patterson I recommend Vanicream, it's the only lotion I can use and is safe for children. My mom had to keep my nails really short and I slept with mittens. The daycare has to be careful of cleaning products they use too.

  March 28 at 11:47am · Like
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  Sandy Semrow Giese I was just reading that coconut oil is supposed to be very helpful for this?

• The ONLY thing that ever worked for my son's eczema was Gentle Naturals Eczema cream. It has become more difficult to find, but WELL worth it. Cleared it up within two weeks of the first treatment.

  March 28 at 2:37pm · Like
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  Marie Crotty Aww poor little guy!

  March 28 at 3:30pm · Like
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  Michelle Schultz Adalynn gets really red patches on her cheeks that look like wind burn but its just super dry areas. I use eucerin aquaphor healing ointment on the areas and it helps a lot. I also only give her a bath ever 3-4 days with aveeno baby wash. I hope that might help 

  March 28 at 3:57pm · Like