Excema in children

My 5 year old son has had some excema his entire life in the folds of his arms and knees. It seems to be getting harder to control and I dont want to keep him on perscriptive creams but occasionally the skin gets so dry and itchy it bleeds. I do keep his skin moisterized with conventional creams. I know there is an allergic component but Im not sure what to do with a child who is not that complient with food. Suggestions?

SaraY,

Michio Kushi and Aveline Kushi (edited by Edward and Wendy Esko) said in their book Macrobiotic Child Care & Family Health :

"The underlying cause of eczema is similar to those of prickly heat: specifically the overconsumption of fats and oils, including those found in milk and other dairy products, animal foods, and vegetable oils. The overintake of simple sugars including those in refined sugar, corn syrup, honey, and fruits is often a contributing cause. The over intake of baked flour products can also contribute to eczema and other skin conditions.

Eczema takes the form of a rash with patches of red rough skin. The rash tends to occur on certain areas ofthe body; for example, babies are often affected on the cheeks, while in older children it often appears behind the knees or in the folds of the elbows, or on the forearms and neck. The location of the rash shows which of the internal organs is being primarily affected by acccumulation of mucus and fat. The cheeks , for example, reflect the condition of the lungs. Eczema on the cheeks shows that mucus is accumulating there. Eczema on the arms and legs normally occurs along the meridians, and reveals dysfunction in the corresponding organs and functions. Eczema on the front and back of the body frequently reflects dysfunction in the organs located in the same area. The condition is often chronic and produces itching. When children continually scratch the area, the skin may become hard and thick. Children with eczema also have a tendency to develop asthma and allergies, both of which are frequently caused by the overconsumption of of milk, dairy products, and other more yin items."

The same quote is found in the book Raising Healthy Kids:A Book of Child Care & Natural Family Health, also by Michio Kushi and Aveline Kushi (with Edward and Wendy Esko)
What does your 5 year old eat?

Does this help?

Thank you, very much.

Bruce Paine