ITCH be GONE!!

My poor children have been "blessed" with my skin. There is absolutely no way that I can look at that as a positive, being that I have been cursed with eczema since I was 12. It is the most aggravating and at most times painful skin issue ever!! The only way that I can describe how it feels while having an outbreak is like a small area is being burned. It is almost as if there is a small fire brewing on your skin. It is controlled or at least helped with creams. But, it is gross and painful. I guess most people look at it as extremely sensitive skin, and extremely dry skin at the same time. Whatever, and however you look at it, it SUCKS.
So, with that said...
Both of my girls have it, but McKenzie's isn't and hasn't ever been anywhere near as bad as Taylor's is. With McKenzie we finally found a cream that takes care of her outbreaks and we know what triggers them. So, when she gets a spot that hurts we can fix it up in a day or so.
With Taylor, we haven't been that lucky. She first say the dermatologist at 4 weeks old. She was put on oral medication to help with the itch as well as some creams to try until we were able to find the right one for her. Lucky for us the 2ND one that he gave us worked. She isn't able to use ANYTHING that has a fragrance to it. Including lotions and bath wash. She has to have a bath with all those free and clear soaps, and she can only use ONE type of cream. It has been an uphill battle...right now with the weather (mostly) cold her skin feels like sand paper. The only thing that I can do for her is keep her all greased up and hope she doesn't hurt. If anyone can help with suggestions I would love them. Unfortunately, the doctors mostly say give her time and she should grow out of it. Which is the case with most eczema suffers...lol. They say it is most common with small children, they then grow out of it...only to have it return when they get older. LUCKY US! lol.
It's just one of those things you have to deal with. It could be worse! lol!!
Please don't think I meant this blog as a big bitch fest...I would LOVE some advice or tips if anyone has them. Just wanted to share our skin fight with others incase it could help someone else.