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My son has had mild eczema since infancy, he's now struggling with contact dermatitis and has big raised breakouts on his elbows and legs & it's itchy?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Topical steroid : I would suggest adding a topical steroid to the worst areas, an antihistamine for children for itchiness. A moisturizer without fragrance may be used several times per day. Sometimes eczema is related to food allergies, and noting any worsening following certain foods is also important to identify.

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Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

My son has had mild eczema since infancy, he's now struggling with contact dermatitis and has big raised breakouts on his elbows and legs & it's itchy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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