Eczema Update

Isaiah's eczema is finally clearing up. He has been using a steroid cream which is not a long term solution, but should help manage the flair ups. Our goal is to prevent the flair ups which may prove difficult since we have no idea what is causing them. The new skin care regime includes daily bath in lukewarm water (no soap or shampoo) followed by a slathering of steroid cream (in areas with a flair up) or petroleum jelly which is supposed to be applied with in 3 minutes of getting him out of the bath. I am getting better at it, but the boy likes to pee when his diaper is off making things a little tricky. Right now we also have to put a warm compress on his head to help with the cradle cap. Here's a picture of him getting his new "treatment." He is still puzzled by the camera and won't smile at it.