I was told I would not get rid of my excema, just keep it at bay with steroids. However, I tried out some f my own methods and they really worked. Used soya milk instead of diary, and filtered water. This especially works if you live in a hard water area and i have found is one of the causes. Make sure it is very well moisturies, and a good non-steroidal cream such as eurax prevents it from itching and releives the problems. hope it gets better. if not, try and find out the source of any food allergies