Baby eczema remedies include dressing the baby in 100% cotton clothing, bathing the child in lukewarm water, and applying a topical ointment or cream. Eczema seems to run in families and is often accompanied with asthma and hay fever. To identify any potential allergens that may cause a breakout a parent may want to consult with a physician and ask about tests that can be run to narrow down sensitivities. Allergens can be the result of both internal and external sources such as food or animal dander. A parent may be able to figure out what is causing a child's dermatitis by observing his or her behavior. A good treatment for baby eczema is eliminating the foods or other sources that trigger scratching and inflammation. When an infant is suffering it can be very troubling for a parent. Remember to pray and trust God for the answer. "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD." (Psalm 27:14)
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, can be a result of very dry skin. Using a lotion is not the best treatment for baby eczema but instead choose a cream or ointment that can be applied right after the infants bath while the skin is still damp. Stay away from wool and synthetic fabrics and don't overdress a child because excessive heat can lead to breakouts. The best fabrics are the ones that breathe and are made from natural fibers like cotton. When purchasing clothes, blankets, and other things made with fabrics choose soft cottons. Always wash new clothing in a mild detergent that doesn't include perfumes, dyes, and chlorine before putting them on the infant.
Allergens are often the cause of breakouts in children. To identify allergens a parent should observe the child's behavior. Children will often scratch more and act cranky after exposure to an allergen. Food allergies may be the problem especially in a young infant. Some of the common culprits include but are not limited to peanuts, dairy products, corn, wheat, and acidic foods. Other common allergens include pollen, mold, mildew, dust, animal dander, cigarette smoke, and harsh detergents. Baby eczema remedies will often include antihistamines to counter the effect of allergens. Antihistamines are sold over-the-counter or can be prescribed by a physician. The ones that are prescribed are often more effective than over-the-counter brands.
Allergy tests can reveal sensitivities to common culprits but many doctors prefer to wait until a child is at least 5 years old before prescribing a treatment for baby eczema that involves immunotherapy shots. Allergy shots will eventually decrease sensitivity to an allergen. The way it works is the patient is given small doses of the allergen to gradually get the body to start building up immunity. After this happens, the patient is given larger doses until the maximum amount is reached and then the dosage is reduced until the therapy is finished. Doctors recommend several years of therapy for optimal results.
Eczema is not a contagious skin disorder and children who suffer with it often experience remission by age 5, though they may still have mild outbreaks throughout a lifetime. To take care of those periodic outbreaks a topical steroid cream may be used as a treatment for baby eczema and for periodic outbreaks later in life; however, using excessive amounts of steroids can cause some serious side effects. Not only can steroids cause thinning of the skin and bruising, there is also a chance of growth suppression in children. Less potent steroid creams can be purchased over-the-counter at the drug store or supermarket. Cortisone creams over-the-counter will usually provide some relief from the itching but it is unlikely that they will actually work well enough to completely heal the rash. The stronger steroid creams will often clear up a rash within a few days but the dermatitis may come back when the patient is exposed to an allergen.
Some parents feel uncomfortable using steroid creams on their infant's skin. Natural baby eczema remedies can provide some relief from the itching and discomfort associated with dermatitis. Look for products that contain almond oil, calendula oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin E oil, aloe vera, cocoa butter, oatmeal, and other natural ingredients. Avoid products that contain artificial additives, mineral oil, perfume, alcohol, and lanolin. Alcohol will dry out the skin and actually cause irritation, making a rash worse.
Some doctors believe that starting an infant on solid foods too quickly can cause allergic reactions to foods and can result in eczema. The recommended age for introducing solid foods is 6 months and should begin with cereal. Introducing one new food at a time will give parents an opportunity to observe the child's reaction. When parents give an infant several new foods at one time they won't know which one is causing the allergy or rash.
Atopic dermatitis can become inflamed and infected when an infant continuously scratches. Signs of infection may include fussiness, fever, increased inflammation, redness, and blisters. When this happens the infant should be taken to the doctor for an evaluation and antibiotics may need to be prescribed. A preventive recommendation for baby eczema remedies includes keeping the child's fingernails cut short making it harder to scratch the affected area. Additional preventative treatments are non-steroid creams and ointments. These can be obtained with a prescription from a physician and can be used twofold, to prevent a breakout and to treat a breakout.
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, can be a result of very dry skin. Using a lotion is not the best treatment for baby eczema but instead choose a cream or ointment that can be applied right after the infants bath while the skin is still damp. Stay away from wool and synthetic fabrics and don't overdress a child because excessive heat can lead to breakouts. The best fabrics are the ones that breathe and are made from natural fibers like cotton. When purchasing clothes, blankets, and other things made with fabrics choose soft cottons. Always wash new clothing in a mild detergent that doesn't include perfumes, dyes, and chlorine before putting them on the infant.
Allergens are often the cause of breakouts in children. To identify allergens a parent should observe the child's behavior. Children will often scratch more and act cranky after exposure to an allergen. Food allergies may be the problem especially in a young infant. Some of the common culprits include but are not limited to peanuts, dairy products, corn, wheat, and acidic foods. Other common allergens include pollen, mold, mildew, dust, animal dander, cigarette smoke, and harsh detergents. Baby eczema remedies will often include antihistamines to counter the effect of allergens. Antihistamines are sold over-the-counter or can be prescribed by a physician. The ones that are prescribed are often more effective than over-the-counter brands.
Allergy tests can reveal sensitivities to common culprits but many doctors prefer to wait until a child is at least 5 years old before prescribing a treatment for baby eczema that involves immunotherapy shots. Allergy shots will eventually decrease sensitivity to an allergen. The way it works is the patient is given small doses of the allergen to gradually get the body to start building up immunity. After this happens, the patient is given larger doses until the maximum amount is reached and then the dosage is reduced until the therapy is finished. Doctors recommend several years of therapy for optimal results.
Eczema is not a contagious skin disorder and children who suffer with it often experience remission by age 5, though they may still have mild outbreaks throughout a lifetime. To take care of those periodic outbreaks a topical steroid cream may be used as a treatment for baby eczema and for periodic outbreaks later in life; however, using excessive amounts of steroids can cause some serious side effects. Not only can steroids cause thinning of the skin and bruising, there is also a chance of growth suppression in children. Less potent steroid creams can be purchased over-the-counter at the drug store or supermarket. Cortisone creams over-the-counter will usually provide some relief from the itching but it is unlikely that they will actually work well enough to completely heal the rash. The stronger steroid creams will often clear up a rash within a few days but the dermatitis may come back when the patient is exposed to an allergen.
Some parents feel uncomfortable using steroid creams on their infant's skin. Natural baby eczema remedies can provide some relief from the itching and discomfort associated with dermatitis. Look for products that contain almond oil, calendula oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin E oil, aloe vera, cocoa butter, oatmeal, and other natural ingredients. Avoid products that contain artificial additives, mineral oil, perfume, alcohol, and lanolin. Alcohol will dry out the skin and actually cause irritation, making a rash worse.
Some doctors believe that starting an infant on solid foods too quickly can cause allergic reactions to foods and can result in eczema. The recommended age for introducing solid foods is 6 months and should begin with cereal. Introducing one new food at a time will give parents an opportunity to observe the child's reaction. When parents give an infant several new foods at one time they won't know which one is causing the allergy or rash.
Atopic dermatitis can become inflamed and infected when an infant continuously scratches. Signs of infection may include fussiness, fever, increased inflammation, redness, and blisters. When this happens the infant should be taken to the doctor for an evaluation and antibiotics may need to be prescribed. A preventive recommendation for baby eczema remedies includes keeping the child's fingernails cut short making it harder to scratch the affected area. Additional preventative treatments are non-steroid creams and ointments. These can be obtained with a prescription from a physician and can be used twofold, to prevent a breakout and to treat a breakout.
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