Any suggestions for eczema help?

I don't even if I spelled that right, but anyhow, my little boy has bad eczema on his back. I have been using the doctor recommend cortizone cream, even though it helps the inflammation, it leaves white patch of skin behind after it heals. Any suggestions? I don't want him to have all these patches all over his back.

whats eczema

Dear msmaliah,
Eczema can also triggered by foods commonly milk, allergies and stress. People with Asthma will typically have eczema patches. If he hasn't been looked at for allergies that's where I would start. Speak with the allergist about an elimination diet for milk, wheat etc. All soaps need to be without perfumes that includes dryer sheets. Keeping the area moist is a must so it doesn't crack or itch. Remember it has to do with the immune system so it has to be treated from with in.
Sue...good luck

I myself have had ezcema since childhood. My mother kept my beautiful brown skin lubed up with vaseline, from head to toe. I currently use it on my daughter, and I use Keri shea butter lotion. It's like $6 a bottle but it is worth it. Also make sure you are not allergic to shea butter. Keri has other varieties as well.
Hope this helps because I know how bad it can be, and how bad it itches.

Thanks for your replies, my son has been tested for allergies and we do steer clear of those triggers, but I am open to any suggestions.

I have it, after a bath I put on vasaline, then I put on baby oil its clears up my skin, and if you use the lavender baby oil its makes you sleepy=)