How to care for baby with eczema

Babies generally have relatively weak constitutions, so they are very prone to illness. Therefore, parents must provide timely care and try to prevent their babies from getting sick. If you don't pay attention to your baby's skin, it is likely to be infected by the virus and suffer from eczema. Eczema will make babies feel extremely itchy, and they will always scratch it involuntarily. Parents must keep an eye on their children and not let them scratch the eczema. Let’s take a look at how to care for babies with eczema?

What causes baby eczema?

Eczema is a hereditary allergic disease, which, as the name suggests, is caused by genetic or allergic factors. Generally, if a direct relative suffers from allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, etc., the baby is likely to be affected by eczema. The baby's gastrointestinal function is not fully developed, and the food they eat may irritate the intestines and cause allergies. (The main allergens for infants and young children come from milk and eggs. Allergies in breastfed babies are mostly caused by the mother eating foods that the baby is allergic to)

Moisturizing is the most important thing to relieve eczema

Eczema is not caused by too much moisture in the skin, but rather by too dry skin. Babies with eczema can be bathed, but the water temperature should be lowered a bit, and do not use irritating soaps; shower gel will be enough. Dry yourself immediately after bathing and apply moisturizer to your face and body. This not only locks in moisture and prevents evaporation, but also repairs already damaged skin and reduces the recurrence of eczema.

Can I use hormone drugs?

When a baby develops eczema, the doctor will prescribe some hormone ointments when the baby sees a doctor. Parents, who are afraid of the smell of hormones, begin to worry. In fact, the hormone ointment prescribed by the doctor is a weak hormone. As long as it is not applied over a large area, there will be no adverse reactions. When taking the medication, follow the doctor's instructions and do not reduce the dosage or stop applying the medication at will to avoid aggravating the severity of eczema or causing recurrence. If the eczema has already broken out or become infected, you need to use anti-infection ointment. (Parents don’t need to believe in folk remedies, as this will delay the baby’s treatment. See a doctor and listen to the doctor.)

What should you pay attention to in daily care

1. When your baby is affected by eczema and feels particularly itchy skin, you can apply a cool towel to the eczema area.

2. Maintain your daily water intake and pay attention to skin moisturizing

3. The baby should wear pure cotton clothes to avoid contact with the skin of silk, wool and other items

4. Do not use alkaline soap or shower gel when washing your face or taking a bath

5. Pay attention to sun protection when going out, and wipe off sweat immediately