dealing with eczema on self, with baby? (original) (raw)

Hi all.

My dishydratory (sp?) eczema on my hands, which I've had since puberty, has resurged with a vengeance, probably because of all the handwashing I've been doing. Basically, when my hands get very dry, or are wet without having proper oils on them for too long, I get a nasty rash. I can try keepig my hands covered in moisturizing lotion before that, but after the rash has come up, the only hope *I know of* is cortisone cream. (I'd try breast milk if I'd ever had any. *sigh*)

So my question is two-fold:

1. does anyone know how dangerous it is for Joshua if I handle him while I have the cortisone on my hands?
2. does anyone know of a good rash treatment that is safer?

Many thanks!