A friend's 9 year old son suffers a rash around his mouth -- this flares up irregularly and has not been related (yet) to any particular food.  This child also suffers from asthma and eczema.  The rash around his mouth does sort of look like eczema -- flakey skin that flares up with red sores that sometimes rupture.  It is very sore and itchy.

so far doctors seem only willing to prescribe hydro-cortizone (and antibiotics when infections occur)  but this does not seem to do anything for the condition in the long run.

 does anyone know of a better solution or approach?