Eczema

Izaac has what I would call severe eczema. It's not so severe that it requires hospitalization but it covers his body from head to toe with unrelenting itching, redness, burning, scaling, pussing, scabbing, especially on his arms/hands, feet/legs. His hands, feet and scalp are covered with scales from the dry skin and scabs from excessive itching. We've tried every cream, lotion, oil with only temporary relief and have only seen results that don't last and we're tired of seeing our baby suffer! Recently we switched from formula to raw goat's milk hoping we'd see a change, yet even though the milk hasn't helped his eczema it is good to know he's getting milk full of live enzymes and other great nutrients. I discovered eczema can be caused by allergies, especially food allergies, and since I am willing to try anything, Izaac is starting a gluten/casein/wheat free diet tomorrow. Today I went to the pioneer market and packed my refrigerator full of fruits and veggies to prepare and freeze for Izaac. I also have half a bag of gluten free noodles to use as well.

My sister-in-law and brother have had their oldest little boy on the same "diet" so I am grateful to have someone knowledgeable to help me out.

I'm ready for Izaac to not itch so bad he scratches himself into a frenzy.

I'm ready for Izaac to have clear, smooth skin as a baby should.

I'm ready for Izaac to be well.

And if he could talk, I'm sure he would agree.

So for the next six weeks at least, I am going to keep Izaac away from all gluten, wheat and casein and continue to pray and believe for his skin to clear up!