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Just wanted to post a little update about Mr. Man’s eczema. Thanks so much to everyone who has offered solutions, remedies, given me samples, and just asked how he’s doing.  He had a little bit of eczema when he was a baby, not bad, but I first noticed it getting worse the day of his second birthday party. I thought he might have a rash or be getting sick. We spent a lot of time from two to three at the doctor, trying different things, seeing an allergist. Finally, this summer, it got even worse. He was bleeding and scratching constantly – it was hard for him to sleep. The only relief he got was from spending time at the pool. (For some reason the chlorine helped his skin) I met with his pediatrician, we switched allergists and are now seeing a dermatologist. We have tried it all – diet elimination, essential oils, coconut oil, you name it. The new allergist re-tested him for allergies a few weeks ago. He was soooo brave, and they even gave him a chocolate popsicle which I thought was pretty awesome. I was certain he was going to have an allergy to something but sure enough, every single one came back negative. I was assured by his doctor than any allergy would show up at this point. Meanwhile, the dermatologist we have seen is just incredibly awesome. Our appointments are about fifteen minutes long. (From when we walk in the door, which is pretty much amazing.) I don’t feel rushed, we don’t wait in the waiting room, and the doctor spends enough time with us.  The first medicine she put him on cleared up his skin – no bleeding or itching. It felt like a miracle.  I really couldn’t believe how much better it got. She also recommended a lotion that has worked wonders – still can’t believe it. He’s had a little flaring on his hands and feet since we first saw the dermatologist (you can see his little red fingers holding on to the monkey bars) but nowhere near what he had to deal with on a daily basis and the lotion is really making a difference, better than any other lotion we had tried.

So, really thankful that Mr. Man is doing better, that we have found a dermatologist that we love, and thanks to everyone who had tried to help in so many ways! (And no, he is not going across the monkey bars by himself – his Uncle Patrick is holding him. Owen thought it was the best thing in the world!

Will keep everyone update and if you have any other eczema suggestions, please let me know!