Eczema- wet wraps

[WillowsTree]

Hi, looking for advice from anyone who has been through this before.

My dd is 16 months old and over the past 6 months steroids have stopped helping flare ups. Her eczema is everywhere except face and trunk. The dermatologist has recommended wet wraps that he says are like wet suits. I've to lather dd in ointment, soak the suit in warm water, ring it out and apply. Then I've been advised to put another on top to protect her clothes. They said the suit will go cold as its wet and to keep it damp.

I'm struggling as if it were me, I KNOW I would hate to go to bed wet and cold, but obviously I will try anything to help her. How effective are they? And how often do you need to do it for it to be effective?

Thanks

She'll not be cold with dry clothes on top of the bandages. It can really help with the itching too. I would definitely try it.

Thanks for the reply. I collect them from the pharmacy tomorrow and really want to try them now as she's been particularly bad this week and has scratched the skin off her thighs today while at nursery I'm glad it helps with itching. Fingers crossed for positive results!