There are 2 parts to this thread - I'd appreciate any advice on either.
My 9mo has eczema which is treated with hydrocortisone cream and emollient. We wash him with aqueous cream, as per GP's instructions. He scratches awfully, especially at night. We've had follow up appointments at the GP, but they've just said that he'll grow out of it.
(1) I've attached a picture of his head, which is particularly bad today. What can we do to stop this? It looks awful, it drives him to distraction, and I can't bear the thought of 4 more years of this... Surely it's an infection risk because he's breaking the skin every day, scratching off scabs, etc.
(2) Also, today he's developed a dry, swollen nipple and red dots on his body. Is this still eczema? I'm worried it could be a reaction. You can see how irritated he is by it too 😢We're planning on taking him to see a pharmacist tomorrow (Saturday), but it would be great to hear from anyone who has seen something like this before.