Is Baby Eczema a Treatable Condition? Yes, Contact Your Physician, Visit the Internet, Use Moisturizing Creams, and Watch Your Baby's Diet.
It is not surprising that babies have very sensitive skin, having been in the womb for 9 months. Commonly babies develop skin irritations such as rashes and sometimes atopic dermatitis (or infantile eczema) which can be very bothersome for your child. Many children who have eczema as babies will find that it follows them through their childhood.
Baby eczema generally shows up when babies are a few months old. Eczema usually presents itself as dry, red and itchy skin, or small bumps on face and cheeks. Other varieties of eczema may show up on legs, arms, stomach and back as a red and irritated area that can become a sore and open lesion if not treated promptly. And the final type of eczema shows up in baby's arm creases, behind the knees, ankles and wrists.
Probably the worst thing about baby eczema is that your child cannot tell you how bothersome it is. While suffering from untreated eczema babies will often fuss and cry as they are unable to help themselves. This of course creates a level of anxiety in the parent who doesn't know what is wrong with their child.
Fortunately treatments for eczema are easily and readily available at your nearest pharmacy. There are creams and other ways to take care of the rash and relieve the itchiness. If you are unsure of what treatment to use consult your family doctor. Within a few years your child should outgrow the eczema and have perfectly normal skin.
There are even environmental changes you can make that can help lessen you child's eczema, such as avoiding certain foods and using mild laundry detergent. The internet is a great resource to find out information on what causes eczema and how to treat and prevent it. - 16732
It is not surprising that babies have very sensitive skin, having been in the womb for 9 months. Commonly babies develop skin irritations such as rashes and sometimes atopic dermatitis (or infantile eczema) which can be very bothersome for your child. Many children who have eczema as babies will find that it follows them through their childhood.
Baby eczema generally shows up when babies are a few months old. Eczema usually presents itself as dry, red and itchy skin, or small bumps on face and cheeks. Other varieties of eczema may show up on legs, arms, stomach and back as a red and irritated area that can become a sore and open lesion if not treated promptly. And the final type of eczema shows up in baby's arm creases, behind the knees, ankles and wrists.
Probably the worst thing about baby eczema is that your child cannot tell you how bothersome it is. While suffering from untreated eczema babies will often fuss and cry as they are unable to help themselves. This of course creates a level of anxiety in the parent who doesn't know what is wrong with their child.
Fortunately treatments for eczema are easily and readily available at your nearest pharmacy. There are creams and other ways to take care of the rash and relieve the itchiness. If you are unsure of what treatment to use consult your family doctor. Within a few years your child should outgrow the eczema and have perfectly normal skin.
There are even environmental changes you can make that can help lessen you child's eczema, such as avoiding certain foods and using mild laundry detergent. The internet is a great resource to find out information on what causes eczema and how to treat and prevent it. - 16732
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