Hi, I have a 7mth old baby boy who is suffering with baby eczema for the last month or so. He has it mainly around his eyes and on his cheeks - very dry, scaly skin that is prone to inflammation and redness, also has had cradle cap since he was a month old. We have been given 3 cycles of cortizone creams, antibiotics and other medications for moisturizing and as I am breastfeeding exclusively have also had it suggested to eliminate all dairy products from my diet. It has been nearly a month and not much has changed. Just 2 days ago I was told by a homeopathic practitioner that it could be an iron deficiency and so have also added an iron supplement daily for me and for baby. Do you have any other suggestions for me?
Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be Chat Doctor.  For this oil massage and lotions like Hiatus will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards -