Eating Solid Foods & Weaning: Older Child, Aveeno

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Eczema Bumps on Back of Head?

My little one has been battling eczema since he was just a few weeks old, triggered by bathing him with J & J baby wash. Both his pediatrician and dermatologist suggested a treatment of topical steroid (Desonide), which we have been using as instructed, 2 X a day. After giving him a bath, I apply Cetaphil, then the Desonide, wait 20 minutes, then apply Aveeno Baby Lotion. So far, this has successfully cleared the eczema off his face, but it keeps cropping up everywhere else. His back, arm, and ears just recently cleared up, and now the...

Allergen Foods

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Excema = Allergy?

Does Excema ALWAYS mean there is an allergy? My son is 6 months old and has had bad excema since about 2 months. Under my ped's advice, I use Cortisone and Aquaphor, but it's still there. It is getting a little better but nonetheless, it's still there. I don't know if it could be a milk allergy, or dust allergy. Could he develop asthma because of this? I question my ped all the time and he just says "Awww don't worry about it. If he's eating, sleeping, and playing, then he's fine." But as a Mom I am concerned. Help Mamasource! :)