Patient's question:
Female baby, 22 months old. Since birth, her eczema has been severe whenever the weather gets cold, with it covering her entire face, neck, and buttocks. Now that the weather is getting colder again, I'm worried about a recurrence of her eczema. Can she take probiotics? Can probiotics reduce the likelihood of eczema recurrence? She had intussusception a few days ago, which has now resolved, but she has gastroenteritis now. Can she still take probiotics? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
You can take probiotics. Eczema in infants is the most common skin disease in infants and young children. If the condition is not too severe, it can be left untreated. If it is more serious, you can use Eloson ointment externally, twice a day, and Eczema Cream, twice a day.