What's the alternative to cow's milk for eczema?

[lollystix]

My baby's eczema is dreadful just now. Were waiting on our next dermatology appointment but I'm starting to think it could have got so much worse in the last couple of weeks as he's turned one and has started on cow's milk in earnest - before he just had it in food. What's the alternative milk? Sheep?, goats? The epiderm and steroids aren't touching it and I actually think they are making it worse. Any advice welcome.

The proteins in goats milk are apparently closer to human than cows. However, if your baby is under a year so still on formula, then you'd be best (I think) giving soya based formula).

I used to drink goats milk but that was before they did semi skimmed - I stopped drinking it then due to wanting to lose weight. I love it though - much nicer than cow's milk imo.

Smooth vaseline on her skin and it'll reduce the itching, inflammation and will allow her skin to heal.

Definitely try goats milk instead of cows milk. My brother had the most terrible eczema as a child. Back then it wasn't possible just to buy goats milk in the supermarket like you can now so my mother bought a goat instead! I spent my whole childhood milking her. My brother's eczema improved dramatically as soon as the cow's milk was cut out. It's worth a try while you wait for the appointment.

Diprobase is a very good cream

I would second the goats milk. It's all DD has had at home since she turned one and works wonders.

could also try an amber necklace? i've only used for teething (they're magic) but i hear they can be good for eczema too, worth a google at least! can buy on ebay. baltic amber is best.