We traveled to Pepperpike today for Gavin's appointment with a Pediatric Dermatologist. She recommended continuing with the steroid ointment we having been using on his face. She prescribed a different, stronger ointment for the eczema spots on the rest of his body because they haven't responded as well to the original ointment. Unlike previous directions from the pediatrician and dermatologist, she instructed that we only use the ointment for as long as his skin is red and dry, rather than a predetermined length of time (e.g., 1 week). If it flares again, we use it again. We expressed our concern about her recommendations, since we've been using the steroid ointment for so long without consistent results. She is not concerned about any side effects of it's continued use and said that it will not "cure" the eczema, but will treat it. We are already following her bathing recommendations--short, daily baths using Aveeno soap; pat dry; immediately apply ointments and lotion.
We scheduled a follow up appointment, but are likely not to keep it as we weren't highly impressed with her. He has an appointment with a Pediatric Allergist in late August. If needed, we'll find another Pediatric Dermatologist for a second opinion.
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