So last time I posted about Baby S's eczema we were seeing a naturopath, avoiding gluten and doing some homeopathic remedies. After 6 weeks of brown rice pasta and mealy gluten free bread Baby S's cheeks were still a red mottled mess. We returned to the naturopath, hoping to get the okay to pick up some bagels on the way home, but instead were instructed to stay off gluten and eliminate about 20 other foods from our diet. The 6 page list included corn, avocados, lentils, dairy and more. I decided I just couldn't do it. So after a 2 week binge where I ate absolutely anything I wanted, we proceeded to meet with an allergist.
The allergist did a scratch test which revealed Baby S is allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts, dust mites and dogs. So we are back to eliminating problematic foods. We also ditched our down pillows, bought allergenic covers for our mattresses, started vacuuming daily and sent our dog for a 3 week vacation at my parent's house. We're using coconut oil and CeraVe cream on his skin. After 3 weeks Baby S's face was nearly clear. It had been so long since his face had been smooth and just wanted to rub my cheeks against his all day long. No toddlers pointed at him shouting "boo-boo". No well meaning strangers told me I just needed to buy a tub of Aquaphor. A week ago Baby S caught the stomach flu and the eczema flared up again, but it is starting to subside and I am hopeful that this new regime will keep it under control.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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