Infant Eczema-Baby Eczema Treatment Advice on different treatments for infant and baby eczema.

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There is no cure for eczema at present, but treatment is very effective for the majority of cases. If your child has a sensitive skin it is better to try to prevent eczema rather than have to cure it. As a young baby your child may suffer from candle cap which is a form of eczema, or develop a rash in the folds of the skin around the neck. These are warning signs that you may need to take extra care. Infant Eczema Treatment If your baby shows signs of infant eczema ,and often it first appears as dry, red patches on the cheeks, you should try to keep the skin moist. Nowadays it is recommended that the infant should be bathed daily, but do not use perfumed soaps or bubble baths. A dermatological bath oil, such as E45 Emollient Bath Oil, will help to relieve the itching. The skin should be patted gently dry and a moisture cream applied immediately. Petroleum jelly can be used on infants but older children may prefer a cream that is less greasy. Central heating can create a very dry atmosphere so make sure that bedrooms do not become too hot. Clothes should not irritate the skin, if possible use cotton or silk, rather than wool, against the skin. There are companies online who sell silk clothing for infants and children with eczema. It is expensive but does help to alleviate the itching. If your baby has cradle cap, oil will help to loosen it. If it occurs on an older child an anti-dandruff shampoo will often remove it. Cradle cap does not itch so your infant will not be distressed by it. It has always been thought that diet may cause eczema. This is true in some cases, but a severe allergy to a certain food is likely to be seen quickly. However with an older child it is worth eliminating certain foods, particularly dairy produce, to see if the eczema improves. Do not change a baby's milk without consulting a doctor. In fact it is wise to consult a doctor before any action is taken. Eczema Prescriptions If your infant has mild eczema, the more natural home remedies suggested above may control it and your doctor will probably recommend trying them. A native remedy cream may also help. If the eczema is severe the doctor may prescribe an anti-inflammatory preparation, probably a mild corticosteroid cream that can be used long term. Antihistamines are also given to help relieve the itching and aid sleeping. Very severe eczema may be treated with an oral corticosteroid or possibly light treatment (phototherapy). Hopefully your child will not need this. Fortunately most children outgrow eczema once they reach adulthood. Infant Eczema - Baby Eczema Treatment © 2006 Disclaimer Fromtots2teens.com accepts no liability for the content of this site nor for the opinions or information in any article. It does not accept liability for companies linked to this site. Advice on health matters should always be confirmed with a doctor and no liability is accepted for any action taken. Sitemap

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