'I was spending hundreds on products': Mother reveals the $18 miracle cream that cleared her baby's chronic eczema in just three days

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A mother-of-one has revealed how she finally found a way to clear her daughter's eczema, which was so bad it often left her child bleeding and in severe pain.

Hannah Cavanagh, 24, from Brisbane, said her daughter Abigail, now two years old, was born with very dry skin and within a few days of leaving the hospital she'd developed sores and welts.

Her child's condition, which was diagnosed early on as eczema, saw the new mum visit multiple doctors, specialists and even naturopaths - to no avail.

It wasn't until her local chemist suggested she try MooGoo's Eczema and Psoriasis Cream that the desperate mum noticed a difference.

'I was spending hundreds of dollars on creams and topical steroids for both myself and Abbie. It has honestly been a lifesaver for us as a little bit goes a long way,' she told FEMAIL.

Abigail Cavanagh (pictured) was born with dry skin which turned into sores and welts a few days after she was brought home from the hospital 

A diagnosis revealing multiple food allergies and skin sensitives has since meant the right treatment could be offered to the two-year-old  (pictured, Abigail Cavanagh)

New mum Ms Cavanagh said although she suffered from dermatitis and had some idea of how to make her child more comfortable, she found it difficult to manage the severity of Abbie's condition.

'It was very overwhelming trying to get her eczema under control when she couldn't explain to me just how much it hurt.'

In a bid to try and find a way to help her child who at her worst would suffer outbreaks leaving her skin cracked and bleeding, she visited doctors, specialists, naturopaths and dietitians.

'We went to multiple immunologists, did expensive and extensive allergy testing through blood work and skin prick testing. 

Abigail's mother Hannah Cavanagh (pictured left) has spoken openly about how difficult it was to get her daughter's eczema under control

'We visited naturopaths that provided useful information and probiotics, but unfortunately, it was like applying a Band-Aid to a bigger issue.

'We were advised by dietitians through paediatricians to chop and change Abbie's diet and we started from the bottom of the elimination diet multiple times.'

Immunologists recommended Ms Cavanagh try treating her child's condition with bleach baths and wet dressing. 

Alongside this, she also tried multiple different steroid creams and antihistamines. 

'Some over-the-counter creams I tried made it worse and burned her skin as soon as it was applied,' she said.

Before Ms Cavanagh and her daughter found the right doctor, the toddler lived her life 'allergic to the world and in immense pain'

'Old wives tales such as oats in a sock over the bath caused extreme flare ups, but I have since found out Abbie is allergic to oats.' 

Ms Cavanagh said until she found the right doctor, Abigail lived her day-to-day life 'allergic to the world' and in immense pain.

'When it got extremely bad it was usually on her face and the result of environmental or food reactions.

'It was terribly painful for her, her skin bled and cracked and it was incredibly stressful to prevent infections around her mouth and nose where the skin was open.

'Sometimes even going to the park gave Abbie hives, which then, in turn, led to eczema after.' 

Ms Cavanagh said as well as visiting multiple doctors and specialists, she sought advice for her daughter from naturopaths and dietitians 

'Applying the correct treatment means now we are now on the path to no more reactions, equaling now more serious cases of eczema,' Ms Cavanagh said

When a specialist finally delivered a diagnosis it was revealed Abigail suffered multiple food allergies and skin sensitives.

'Applying the correct treatment means now we are now on the path to no more reactions, equaling now more serious cases of eczema.'

Today Abigail's eczema is kept at bay through a combination of medication to control her allergies and the use of MooGoo's $18.50 Eczema and Psoriasis Cream.

'If Abigail is suffering a chronic case of eczema, I will apply the cream over three days to clear it. For smaller spots, it usually clears the next day,' Ms Cavanagh said.

As a last resort, when her condition has become particularly bad, topical steroid creams are used as are bleach or Epsom salt baths and wet wraps. 

Today Abigail is on medication which controls her allergies and flare ups are managed with the use of MooGoo's $18.50 Eczema and Psoriasis Cream.

To new parents who may be struggling with their child's skin conditions, Ms Cavanagh advises persisting until you find the right doctor, one who is willing to take the time to uncover the cause - and to offer the right treatment. 

'I know exactly what it's like when your child is screaming in pain and refusing to have a bath because their skin is burning.

'But don't give up, even when you think all hope is lost and don't take no for an answer, especially if you feel there's an underlying issue with your children.

'Find a doctor that will do the required investigations to get to the bottom of it.'