Vanessa,

I know how tough it is trying to figure out the causes of eczema, it is a real guessing game ](*,) !!! If you or your husband has allergies I wouldn't rule out foods exaserbating it but obviously you would need to have this confirmed by an expert. Talk to your GP about finding a good paediatric dermatologist - one who won't only prescribe cortisone creams - who may refer you to an allergists for testing.

One thing I have found works wonders for Will is Ella Bache creme intex, which is hidiously expensive (and costs more than my moisturiser) but he only needs a little bit on his face to keep his eczema under control. It doesn't work anywhere else on his body, but lucky for us he seems to be growing out of it!!!

Good luck
Camilla

DS 31/1/03