Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone for responding. We're already doing many of the suggested things (omega-3 supplements, cotton pj's, lukewarm short baths, free and clear detergent) but I've gotten a couple of new ideas here to try.

About allergy testing- She could barely tolerate any foods as a baby, but has gotten much better over the years. She had allergy testing done around age 2 and nothing was found (except a mild reaction to dogs, which we don't have). Do you think it's worth seeking out a new allergist and pursuing that route again?

I think it would be worthwhile to seek out a good pediatric dermatologist. She may need topical steroids (brief course) if this is a flare of eczema.

Use of Olive oil work best for dry skin..

OP....can you tell if she truly does have eczema? Or is it just very dry skin? If it really is eczema, then you may want to try adding a small amount of regular household bleach to her bath routine. I know, it sounds absolutely crazy and counter intuitive, but it does seem to work for me personally. I've had terrible dry skin and eczema my entire life, and the bleach baths (or for me in my worst spots, bleach compresses) really do help. The theory is that the eczema is exacerbated by staff bacteria that your daughter has on her skin, and baths/steroid creams/moisturizers don't kill that bacteria. But small amounts of bleach will. Here is an article about it http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eczema-bleach-bath/AN02003, definitely talk to a doctor before you try. And of course if it's not eczema, this will not help your DD at all. Good luck!

Anonymous wrote:Right after the bath, put Mustela body cream on her. They have 2 different hypoallergenic body cream products, Mustela Stelatopia cream (for eczema prone skin) and Mustela cream. They are both excellent products.

+1. You could also try Shea Moisture Eczema Baby in the yellow container, but I would go with Mustela Stelatopia first ( u can usually find both @ Target). I use both on my daughter. If you try the Shea Moisture, warm it up a bit first, it's kind of grainy but the grains easily rub in when warm and it's been great for my 3 yr old DD.

Right after the bath, put Mustela body cream on her. They have 2 different hypoallergenic body cream products, Mustela Stelatopia cream (for eczema prone skin) and Mustela cream. They are both excellent products.

Pp that posted about gluten, ours is more of a sensitivity as opposed to a true allergy, which I guess is why he can tolerate some but not a lot.

Bag balm.

I use shea butter right out of the shower and it helps soothe dry (red, itchy) patches of skin.

Thanks everyone for responding. We're already doing many of the suggested things (omega-3 supplements, cotton pj's, lukewarm short baths, free and clear detergent) but I've gotten a couple of new ideas here to try.

About allergy testing- She could barely tolerate any foods as a baby, but has gotten much better over the years. She had allergy testing done around age 2 and nothing was found (except a mild reaction to dogs, which we don't have). Do you think it's worth seeking out a new allergist and pursuing that route again?

She should be sleeping in cotton pajamas. All cotton. No fleece, no polyester.

Do not use Tide laundry detergent. Use Free and Clear or something else that is hypoallergenic.