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...less clear. These often overlap with other symptoms. In those cases, guidelines advise an eHF is usually the first choice. Here are some additional symptoms that healthcare teams might consider when deciding which type of hypoallergenic formula to use. Severe Eczema4,7 Some patients have both eczema, or atopic dermatitis, and food allergies.7,20 In fact, roughly one-third of children with moderate-to-severe eczema also develop food allergies. It can be hard to link eczema to specific food...

...Patient History: Joseph was only two months old when his parents noticed a small patch of dermatitis on his arm. Over the next two months, the condition worsened and by the time Joseph was four months old, he was covered from head to toe in a severe rash. Joseph was diagnosed with severe atopic dermatitis. He was constantly scratching himself – including while he was sleeping – and often started bleeding from the cracks...

...Patient History: Within the first two months of birth, baby Jude suffered from weeping eczema and severe reflux. Jude stayed up all night itching and couldn’t sleep or eat. Formulas like Similac Advance and Nutramigen as well as topical cream for eczema didn’t do much to improve his symtpoms. “He was miserable and it was hard to see him so uncomfortable eating,” says mom Paige. Nutritional Management and Outcome: Parents Paige and Andrew were...

...that a parent notices. While it’s true that almost all babies experience diaper rash at some point, this is not the same as a rash caused by food allergy. Diaper rash, like many rashes, is caused by something on the outside: wet or rubbing diapers, scented lotion, rough fabrics, or even fabric softener. It’s important to rule out these other causes that might contribute to eczema, atopic dermatitis, or itching. If you’ve eliminated potential causes,...