November 8, 2009

Eczema

"Oh, what a cutie, I love his rosy cheeks", people would comment on Mateo's face. It is not that he is rosy... he has baby eczema and it is driving him and us crazy! It started when he was 3 months old, exactly 2 days after I went back to work. His doctor does not seem to be too concerned because according to her, it is common in babies at this age and it will go away in a few months. Doctors, books, websites, blogs, message boards and I do not know what is causing it. It could be allergies to the dairy I eat, the pets, the weather, the clothing, the soap, anything! It is difficult to live with this baby condition because I see my baby get very rosy and uncomfortable when the flare ups happen. It becomes very itchy and he hurts himself when he scratches.
We are trying different things to see if we can figure out the root of the problem but no luck so far. I guess I just need to be patient and see the beauty beyond those rosy cheeks of my Mateo.


I do not care I have eczema, I am happy anyway!

1 comment:

  1. I wonder if you have considered Homeopathy for
    Mateo. I believe it is very safe even for infants.
    My understanding is that it trggers the bodies own
    healing powers. I use it very successfully for flu and
    cold.

    Mike Round

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