My baby is only 2 months old. The doctor says she has infant eczema around her neck area. She has chubby cheeks and lots of layer at her neck. After applying starch powder on her neck , the collar of the romper will turn yellow and will have a sticky layer at the neck and a bad smell. What should I do to make her feel better? Will things get better? I'm super worried.

First, you have to find out what is causing her eczema. My friend's baby had eczema and she tried lots of creams to no avail until she found a professor who did a skin prick test and concluded that the baby was allergic to eggs. Do seek help from a skin specialist. In the meantime, try out a bleach bath. My friend is a registered medical nurse and she bathed her baby in a diluted bleach bath. There are studies which have proven its effectiveness. Also, massage your baby's body with a moisturiser after baths. I recommend Physiogel. http://sg.theasianparent.com/4-tips-to-caring-for-a-baby-with-eczema/ https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/child-eczema/infants-toddlers/

If you're feeding breastmilk, it could be the food which you take that causes the flare up. Do see a PD to determine the cause of the eczema. What you can do for your baby is also to embark on an elimination diet. Baby may be sensitive to milk, gluten, peanuts, etc. http://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/food-sensitivity/ As for the exterior, do keep the area dry and free from soap. The California Baby Calendula cream has worked for many mums to keep eczema under control.

Hi, my baby have the same concern and I did the same. I tried aquaphor, cornstarch powder, calamine lotion but still the same. How’s tour baby now? I don’t know what to do. I have been trying to air her neck to dry the skin folds

thanks