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Eczema is so hard to diagnose because it doesn’t always look the same. For instance, when Ellie had her first outbreak it began with what looked like Infant Acne; tiny little pimple like bumps all over her face. But it got so bad that eventually her entire face was covered by one large red patch. It was horrible.
Myles had a similar case; started like pimples then progressed to huge red patches.
So, that’s what I though eczema looked like. Until all three of my children started having outbreaks later on that looked nothing like the original outbreak. Once Liza had a rash on her arms and three doctors told me three different things. One of them said eczema and we treated it with coritizone and it went away.
Now when they get outbreaks it generally looks one of two ways.
1. Dry, slightly raised, red patches which get redder when wet (like after a bath).
2. A localized area of slightly raised red dots.
I’ve learned to recognize both of these rashes as eczema in my kids after seeing numerous doctors numerous times with all three of them. My dh also gets eczema and it looks like the second description on his back, and like the first description on his arms.
Maybe ask if you can use some Cortaid 1% Ointment on his rash. This always clears it up for my kids in a few days. Our doc says to use a thin layer twice daily for a few days. Don’t use too much or for too long because over use can thin the skin.
Also, for my kids their eczema is not food related (though it was in infancy, just with dairy). It is usually brought on by dry cold air, wind, and soaps. I use free and clear laundry soaps, and no softner for their laundry, and Dove Unscented for their baths, and that helps a lot.
Talk about crazy weather…last Thursday morning it was 30 degrees BELOW zero and today it is 40 degrees above zero. That is a 70 degree difference.
It’s nice seeing the snow melting but they are talking of a whopper of a snow storm this weekend. I guess that’s what I get for living in good old South Dakota!!Robin
One of the things that I like about living in Virginia is that we don’t get much snow, but we usually get just enough to satisfy that “snow itch” that I get as a former Bostonian. This year is the first time that I bought actual snow boots and ski pants for Kaelyn and the only times that she’s worn them is when she tries them on and runs around the house acting out what she will do when it snows! Hopefully, Alex will be able to use them in 2 years.
As for the eczema, Kaelyn’s was always red rough irritated looking patches. Hers was due to allergies, although we didn’t really figure that out until she was 16 months old. Even after dealing with all of her issues, I can’t figure out if Alex has eczema or just dry skin from all of the dry air in our house. So, I’m as confused as you are.
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