OATMEAL...for skin asthma

My 11-year old son, Joey, has skin asthma. It occurred when he was 3, when he started having rashes-like spots in his arms, neck, and at the back of his knees. I then bought him to his pediatrician where I was told that he indeed, has skin asthma. We were then referred to a dermatologist where he was given medication. It took a while though, before the rashes disappeared, the medicated cream given to him was very mild because of his tender age. He was also given oral medicine to ease away the itchiness so he can sleep soundly at night.

I was then told by his dermatologist not to give him food he is allergic to like peanuts, soya products and eggs. Joey must apply a lubricating lotion every time he bathes to keep his skin moistened. He uses an imported lotion from the US for seriously sensitive skin, which is also available here but quite expensive, that's why I'm ever thankful to my brother, sister and other relatives in the US for the endless supply of the lotion.

The rashes occurred from time to time since then. I prayed hard that he would outgrow it by age 8, but LO! it became worse. Last year, it occurred again, severe and the spots were bigger. They started from his butt all the way down to the back of his thighs. We consulted another dermatologist, and his allergies were treated with occlusion (a process where the skin is wrapped with saran wrap after applying the cream). Joey was also given oral medicine for the allergy and again for itchiness. Funny, because I almost fainted when I bought the medicines, they were very expensive.

The treatment lasted for three weeks, just the same, he still has to continue applying lotion after bathing, this time, she recommended using oatmeal lotion and oatmeal soap. I hadn't realize the Benefit of Oats until she explained to me that oats keep the skin from drying. Ever since then, he only used this two products. And based from what we see, the oatmeal soap and lotion did wonders to his skin. I'm sure the asthma is still there, but there's no sign of it since. Now my husband also uses the soap because he has dry skin, too.

However, there are only a few stores selling these products, so whenever I find them, I buy a lot to make sure that they'll never run-out. Try it, it really works.

***Update
Here's another way to treat skin with oatmeal. Click here for the Oatmeal bath.