eczema - should i change formula

[Welshygirl]

Hi all

my son is 5 months and developed eczema when he was 5/6 weeks old and it seems to be getting worse especially around his chin where he is dribbling. I had eczema as a child but didn't develop till age of 3. Do you think it may be worth changing his formula - did you find this made a difference if you have an allergic family or is it just one of those things?

Hi again. I have been to see the doctor and she gave me some C & G Pepti to try. Has anyone had any experience with this? and if so how long did it take for you to notice a change??

Thanks

Hi Welshygirl,
DS has soya and milk intolerance but didn't really get eczema from it, and he wasn't on formula - it came through in my breast milk. When I tried him on Pepti recently he got bad eczema which went a few days after he stopped.

If Pepti doesn't work for you there are several other formulas which may - Neocate and Nutrimigen. Did the GP refer you to the paedatrician or to a dietician? If the Pepti doesn't work, then maybe ask for that.

Sorry can't be of more help, but I'm sure there'll be someone along soon who has more experience with formula and eczema.

MG x

Thanks mummiegee just hope it does but know there is no magic answer for eczema after having it myself for so long.