Note: Photo attached, it looks better in the photo than it does in real life… sometimes gets red and angry and weepy, sometimes it’s dry flaky and scaly.
18mo DS has had a persistent rash for about 2-3 months around his mouth. Creams from the doctor (steroidal & anti fungal) have made little to no difference. Slathering it in Vaseline also has made little to no difference. If anything it seems to be getting worse.
DS has eczema on his body which there seems to be more of as weeks go on however it does respond somewhat to the creams from the doctor.
DS’s nursery seem concerned and suggested a food intolerance/allergy issue. They suspected tomatoes so we cut that out but both agree it’s made no difference so likely not correct. Next we are trying cutting out raw cows milk.
DS uses a dummy for sleeping which we regularly clean and sterilize and replace every 3 months.
The rash doesn’t seem to bother DS but definitely bothers us and nursery.
We will of course return to the doctor but in the meantime can anyone suggest anything? I’m at the end of my tether and just want to see my baby’s skin heal.