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How to Treat Toddler Severe Ezcema with Fish Oil

Hi, I have a 2 year old son with severe eczema which was originally diagnosed at 3 months of age as severe seborrheic dermatitis, but has turned into something much worst with the overuse of topical steroids. My son has went through severe withdrawal effects since we withdrew him 8 months ago to the point where his skin has peeled off in large layers leaving his entire body completely red & raw. We are now at the point where we can't use any moisturizers on him & believe me we've been through them all caking him in creams & Vaseline 10+...

Hypoallergenic

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Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues

Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. In addition he had a chest tube for a pneumo-thorax and pneumonia all in the first two weeks of life, came home on oxygen, etc. This was all a year ago and he's doing incredible. Has been off of oxygen since April. All of that said, he is struggling with weather changes and the cold and flu season. A tiny cold leads to wheezing and bronchiolitis almost every time. My doc...

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Excema = Allergy?

Does Excema ALWAYS mean there is an allergy? My son is 6 months old and has...

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Allergic to Formula?

I have been pumping and feeding my 5 month old breast milk up until now, but...

Organic

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Organic Vs. Non: Doc Is Concerned....

I took my son to the doctor yesterday for his 1 year well baby check. When I look at my son I see a healthy happy baby but my doctor is concerned because for his weight he isn't even on the charts. At first I felt like a terrible mom because my son is "too skinny". But then I started thinking "he's active, happy, inquisitive, and eats like a horse"? Then it hit me! Could his diet be the reason why he is smaller than the average babe. He eats all organic (except for an occasional snack outside of home). So, does anybody have...

Soy

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Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues

Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. In addition he had a chest tube for a pneumo-thorax and pneumonia all in the first two weeks of life, came home on oxygen, etc. This was all a year ago and he's doing incredible. Has been off of oxygen since April. All of that said, he is struggling with weather changes and the cold and flu season. A tiny cold leads to wheezing and bronchiolitis almost every time. My doc...