If it turns out to be eczema and if lanolin doesn't do the trick, I may be able to help. I am a lifelong eczematic and I have it under control without much in the way of steroids. When I was a child I was put on *many* steroids for my eczema was acute - and I pay for it every day as an adult, so if I can help any child avoid steroids until they're totally necessary, I'm happier.