My 3-year-old daughter asked me today, “why do you have polka dots on your back?”
“It’s eczema,” I told her.
“What’s eczema?” she asked.
It was super cute hearing her say “eczema” in her toddler voice. And I am very grateful that she doesn’t know about eczema from first-hand experience. My sister’s daughter has been dealing with it since she was a baby and it makes me really sad. I hope my daughter stays lucky - and I hope the same for my little boy, though he’s already exhibited skin allergies and sensitivities.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for them both and trying not to let this fear consume me.