How to care for baby's facial eczema

Babies sometimes develop eczema on their faces. It may even be caused by excessively dry skin, not by moisture in the body as people usually think. Therefore, when eczema occurs, you should pay attention to skin moisturizing. Only by keeping the skin moist and clean at all times can you avoid viral infection and thus eczema. Parents must learn how to care for their baby’s eczema. Let’s take a look at how to care for baby’s facial eczema.

If one of the parents has a history of allergies, the baby is more likely to develop eczema. Do not use tea to wash eczema. Eczema likes moisture and the drier it is, the more severe it will be. However, an indoor relative humidity of 60% can reduce eczema attacks.

1. Keep your skin clean. Do not use hot water to wash your baby's face. Use warm water instead. Avoid using strongly alkaline soaps. Do not apply any skin care products after washing the face. Keep your skin clean. If you think that your baby should be bathed less often if he has eczema, you are wrong, because unclean skin will increase the chance of secondary infection. The baby's hair should also be washed every day. If the baby has seborrheic dermatitis, washing the head carefully can remove the scabs. If the scab has hardened and stuck to the head, apply olive oil on the affected area and then wash it after a while.

2. Cut your nails frequently. Cut your baby's nails frequently to prevent them from scratching their skin and causing secondary infection.

3. Choose products that do not contain hormones. There are many kinds of medicines on the market for treating baby eczema, but most of the medicines that claim to be quick and effective contain hormones. Once the medicine is stopped, the baby's eczema may relapse or even become more serious. Moreover, the residues after long-term use can cause abnormal skin color. Therefore, parents need to choose hormone-free products for babies with eczema to prevent future problems. Among them, hormone-free products are further divided into pure Chinese medicine ingredients and plant ingredients. It is generally believed that Chinese medicine products contain more complex ingredients and are therefore suitable for older children and adults.

4. Avoid certain foods. Let your baby eat less animal protein, such as milk and eggs, and this must be done under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist. Fish, shrimp and other irritating foods should be avoided during this period.