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When it’s not just eczema...adding allergies and asthma attacks to the mix!

I was supposed to write the third entry of my Scratchy, Sleepy Baby series today, but I was in the ED with T from 5-10am experiencing his first bout with asthma.

If you’re not familiar with the atopic march, it’s not the type of march you hope to be a part of. It’s essentially a progression of atopic (or allergic) diseases that develop in a sequential order throughout one’s infancy and childhood.

Reviewing a year of scratchy baby purchases. The first wave - realizing we can’t live on Vaseline alone.

Let’s start with some definitions. There are some words that we quickly realized we needed to know: Emollients: help to fill in cracks in your skin, and Occlusives: keep moisture in.     

What a journey this eczema experience has been so far…My sunshine baby, T, is nearly 15 months old. He was a happy surprise as our second child after a fertility struggle for our first. T was born on a sunny day in June and has been a truly joyful presence in the lives of everyone around him ever since. He is usually grinning, chortling, and dancing, despite being so uncomfortable much of the time.

While PNH was initially discovered in the 1800’s, it wasn’t until recently that an influx of treatment options became available. Here’a history of PNH treatments and how research can shape the future of PNH care.