childhood eczema with dairy allergy?

[Jefisia]

just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a friends 8 month old daughter. She has severe eczema which makes her rather irritable [] and allergies to cows milk and eggs [:'(]. Her mother would like to try some natural remedies as the creams from the Dr do not seem to do much and she likes to use organic/natural products.

I was thinking grapeseed oil (she has been told to steer clear of nuts just in case) with 10% of avacado pear oil (she has been told adacados are ok to give her daughter by the hospital dietician) and to add lavender, german chamomile and possibly bergamot (although I was worried about the possibility of phototoxicity).

Your comments would be appreciated.

Izzig

 

[Calinda]

One of the gentles base oils is Sunflower oil and is really good when you are dealing with allergies, especially in children. Some people can still have allergic reactions to grapeseed. Calendula is also good, but check what it is infused in. In severe cases using an aqueous cream or a natural emollient may also be a better alternative, I think there was a post a while back on measuring number of drops for denser formulas.

I wouldn't worry too much about the phototoxicity issue, as bergamot is now generally bergapten free (but check), also at this time of year the sunlight isn't strong enough to have an effect.

Personally I would try the german chamomile first and do a patch test for each oil in the correct dilutions before you use it in quantity. Strangely I have sensitive skin and can have a reaction to Lavender, so it is best to check.

Hope this helps a bit.