On a quest: Eczema part ii

It has been a long time since I do an update regarding the progress of my son's eczema. I feel I should.

Been really busy, you see. :p (New respect to all mummy bloggers - Where did you get all that time man! #SALUTE)

So cut long story short, as per the previous entry on eczema got me trying out recommendations by mummies by the Facebook group page SG 2016 Mummys.

The first ever wash & moisturizer combo that I tried was Cetaphil Restoraderm. This was the second popular one as compared to Physiogel AI Cream. The reason why I chose this was due to the fact that there is also the wash for his bath time. So at least it could sort of reduce the inflammation on his skin, I think?

So as usual, we put the wash and moisturizer to a test.

BEFORE: His whole body has spots which looked like ringworm/discoid eczema. Like patches of it all over his body.

Diligently slather moisturizer over him every. other. hour (I am serious!) and saw improvements. Of course no moisturizer works like magic so we saw improvements like in a matter of days.

The more we applied, the more it showed improvements on his skin.

Alhamdulillah.

There are days that his eczema will flare up - think days where the weather is unforgiving-ly humid, or if his face get into contact with clothing that has not been washed/washed with adult laundry detergent.

Eczema sufferer's skin is pretty sensitive. To be honest, I don't hate him having eczema because it teaches me to be patient? But I hate explaining to overly-concerned strangers/people on days that his face flares up. 

It's like when I go to Point A, a stranger asks. To Point B, another stranger asks. It can be very very annoying to have to face the same questions by different people many times in a day. But through this episode, I have learned to filter away the questions I choose not to hear and answer. Eg. When people ask "What's wrong with his face? Why is it red?" I'll just smile and look away. I don't think I have to answer your question if I don't feel like it. 

Or like the other day where this makcik actually made an effort to catch my attention by waving at me continuously. And when I turned to look at her, she dropped the question. "Asal muka dia merah?" Waaaa sanggup eh, cik lol. Wave hand bagai just to catch my attention and then ask a question like that.

Did I answer her? Nope, I did not. I chose not to. I smiled and looked away. I feel that it's not any of her concern and not like it bothered her anyway.

Eczema is an uncomfortable condition to go through and to see your son scratching his face and his body parts till it bleeds, can be really painful to witness. It only takes one to go through to know.

I hope your immune system gets stronger and you'll grow out of eczema, just like what people said. (Although I know lahhh some people say "Eczema can't be cured", but we can always hope right?) :)