To expect someone to be able to help my 2yo 'eczema' skin- pic

[MrsP2015]

Firstly this thread isn't in place of medical advice. We see the GP's weekly atm and 8 weeks, 6 GP's none have helped. I'm on the waiting list for a specialist appointment.

Until then I'm hoping someone may be able to help.

I was told this was eczema when it was dry patches but around 8-10 weeks ago the spots started, the odd 2 or 3 on each arm has now turned to this. Spots everywhere.

It's heartbreaking I don't know what to do any more to help my baby.

So far I've tried numerous creams over counter and prescribed (inc hydrocortisone).
More baths/ less baths
New washing liquid/ anti bac washer stuff
Different clothing materials
Dressing warmer/ cooler
Anti histamines
Diet changes
Heating on/ heating off
Clothes air dried/ tumble dried
Avoiding homes with animals
Avoiding public places

Nothing made a difference and I'm at a loss and feeling so bad for my child.

Any suggestions or advice appreciated as it could be something I could fix now.

Before this happened there was never an issue with allergies or skin- nothing.

Some of the spots look infected. It is almost impossible to get on top of eczema if there is untreated infection. Needs oral antibiotics (and a swab).

Your poor daughter. Hope you find something that helps. My daughter developed baby eczema. A probiotic really helped - the rash went. It may not get rid of your baby’s eczema- but it may reduce the severity of it. There has been research interest in the field, although evidence not clear at present.

Demand a referral to dermatology. GPs don't know what they are talking about with eczema. You need advice on how to use steroids effectively - you need to wean off over a process of weeks once the skin is clear(er).
If you need to go private first to avoid the lengthy waiting list, do it - best £190 we ever spent.
Eczema is a long term condition so the quicker you get the right medical support the better and that means specialists.
Have you tried Epaderm ointment? That's the best over the counter moisturiser for us.
Also, have you tried removing common allergens such as dairy? Often a major trigger. A good dermatologist will get you support from an allergist too. We had skin prick testing that revealed milk and egg allergy, but although Better our 2yo still has moderate eczema with both removed

Also use a mild detergent and extra rinse wash with no fabric conditioner

I have not read the whole thread So apologies if this has been advised, but my friends little girl developed it suddenly at the age off 1.5 and she was so so sore it was in her ears etc . Tried all the things you tried and no improvement . I told her to try an Oat Bath and Aveno cream and it fixed it !

Bless it is so sore I hope you find a solution . If you haven’t already please try Aveno and Oat baths x

Another one here saying it looks more like a dermatitis than eczema - the pattern is wrong we have used bleach baths successfully for both eczema and dermatitis - in regards to celiacs surely there would be more symptoms than juts dermatitis? Any adult celiac I know also has gut issues/ pains. I would be careful using cremes and steroids as if there is an underlying mild staph infection, the cremes will exacerbate that. I'd see a different GP for a fresh opinion.

My DD had awful eczema around her mouth and the dermatologist prescribed hydromol (which I think you can buy without prescription actually) which was fantastic and cleared it up really quickly. We’d tried the endless Aveeno / Child’s farm / hydrocortisone etc that the GP had suggested too. I really rate the hydromol, our youngest has a touch of eczema and a bit of that keeps it under control!

Viscopaste bandages? Or magic bandages as they are known in my house.

They are bandages soaked in zinc oxide, they feel really cool when you apply them, you do need to put something over them because they are messy, I have used ordinary bandages but for the torso a vest should be OK.

I was prescribed them by a dermatologist, I have psoriasis but I'd also got eczema at the same time. They look similar but the treatment for one makes the other worse and vice versa.