We are treating my son's eczema by
1) Taking a fish oil supplement (Nordic Naturals) every day
2) Using a generic version of Eucerin cream
(comes in a tub, not the lotion) 1-2x per day
Yesterday I took him for a NAET (http://www.naet.com/) treatment by our chiropractor Dr. John Daugherty. I'll have to update whether or not its effective.
After asking if I changed his diet or detergent, Dr. Daugherty mentioned that stress (maybe from new schedule, new surroundings, break in routine) can cause eczema as well (my son is 4 and never had eczema before). I was thinking maybe the schedule change from school to no school could be contributing to my son's eczema.
I have a good friend who recommended NAET to me. She had success eliminating her severe allergy to cats. She would have a reaction in a home where there had been cats there 5 months before who don't live there anymore. After her NAET treatments, she actually had a cat as a pet.
I have animal and environmental allergies (mold, dust, grass, weeds, trees, etc). I have been doing NAET treatments for about 6 months now, and it has made a big difference. I no longer take daily Claritin, and for things I do have reactions from, it's nowhere near as severe.
I feel that both alternative and modern medicine have good things to offer. It just requires some research, my own experience and doctors that you trust.
Hope that helps,
M.