Natural health: Is there a cure for my three-year-old's eczema?

Grains, particularly those containing gluten, can trigger eczema flare-ups
Natural health: Is there a cure for my three-year-old's eczema?

My three-year-old son has mild eczema, which comes and goes

My three-year-old son has mild eczema, which comes and goes. I usually treat it with moisturising cream. Is there anything else I can do?

A moisturising cream or a soothing lotion, balm, salve, or ointment will help to calm flare-ups and ease discomfort or itching while nourishing the skin. You will also need to look at the root cause of the eczema, which may require changes to diet or household cleaning products.

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