posted January 13, 2006 10:36 AM         

My oldest daughter gets Eczema all over her torso in the Winter.

Eucerin creme (or probably any other brand of emollient) works quite well, BUT what I've learned from the Dr. is: Unless you moisturize within 3 minutes of showering/bathing, your pretty much wasting your time.

Make sure you keep the area moisturized!

Eczema, Allergies, and Asthma (which can be hereditary) are all related and all can be enduced by stress as well.

I've also heard that Eczema can be an allergic reaction to something in your environment. In cases like these, an Antihistimin might be helpful.

Above all else, Emollients Emollients Emollients!