Hi I suffer from rare breakouts of eczema on my hands and sometimes my feet also...my 1year old can get it too. Our eczema has broken out at the same time and I've always thought it was maybe hayfever related. Do you think this is possible? If so how do you treat a one year old for hayfever?

Hi there, it is possible for your eczema to be linked to hayfever – the immune system is hypersensitive during the hayfever season meaning it can trigger inflammatory chemicals that would make skin more sensitive than normal. People with eczema may also have a defect in their skin barrier which would make it easier for allergens like pollen to permeate.

Unfortunately we don’t have any products that would be suitable for a child of 12 months. I would recommend visiting your GP, just to be sure that hayfever is the cause – other things such as washing powder, soaps and even air fresheners can cause irritation to the skin. If hayfever is confirmed as the cause, you could employ some practical measures to limit the impact of pollen. Dry all clothing in doors, for example, and keep windows closed when pollen counts are high. 

You can find more information about this in my blog ‘Our top tips for dealing with hayfever’