Up to one-fifth of infants may suffer from baby eczema at one point or another. It is distinguished by red patches of dry, leathery skin located on the joints of the legs and arms, as well as on its cheeks. The patches may be tender to the touch, rough, and dry. Many factors can cause baby eczema and natural skin care may help lesson its effects.
Infant eczema is also referred to as atopic dermatitis. There are many causes and can be difficult to isolate the factors causing it. Harsh soaps, synthetic fibers in clothing, environmental and dietary allergies may all lead to outbreaks. Heredity plays a strong part in outbreaks, and it has even been suggested that fluoride treated drinking water may serve as a factor. Outbreaks may start before the child reaches their first birthday, and usually stop by the time the child reaches four years old.
Please visit your family doctor before making any diagnosing or starting any treatments. Home remedies may not work all of the time, and some remedies may be even more dangerous than leaving the condition untreated. Medical treatments consist of topical steroid creams, antibiotics, and UV light treatments for severe cases. Natural skin care techniques may be used to reduce outbreaks.
By controlling the factors that may cause outbreaks, it is possible to help stop it. Use only mild and unscented soaps and detergents for clothing, and avoid synthetic fibers. Wash any new clothes before using them. Consider changing diets to avoid certain foods such as dairy products, nuts and soy products. Allergies may be passed from breastfeeding mothers to the infants, so both diets need to be evaluated.
When bathing infants with eczema use mild unscented soaps. Oatmeal based products help soothe affected areas. Regular oats can be processed and added to the water as well. Salt water, such as sea water may help, as well as epsom salts. Mixing a small amount of apple cider vinegar has been suggested to be helpful, as well. Wash only areas that need washing, and limit exposure to bath water, by using a shower. Dry your child with a clean towel, by patting them down, instead of rubbing, which may cause more irritation.
Natural soothing creams and petroleum jelly can be put on affected areas. Shea butter has also been used, but with any skin creams, make sure it can be used safely on infants.
See your doctor before beginning any treatments. There are many cures for baby eczema and natural skin care methods may help.
Infant eczema is also referred to as atopic dermatitis. There are many causes and can be difficult to isolate the factors causing it. Harsh soaps, synthetic fibers in clothing, environmental and dietary allergies may all lead to outbreaks. Heredity plays a strong part in outbreaks, and it has even been suggested that fluoride treated drinking water may serve as a factor. Outbreaks may start before the child reaches their first birthday, and usually stop by the time the child reaches four years old.
Please visit your family doctor before making any diagnosing or starting any treatments. Home remedies may not work all of the time, and some remedies may be even more dangerous than leaving the condition untreated. Medical treatments consist of topical steroid creams, antibiotics, and UV light treatments for severe cases. Natural skin care techniques may be used to reduce outbreaks.
By controlling the factors that may cause outbreaks, it is possible to help stop it. Use only mild and unscented soaps and detergents for clothing, and avoid synthetic fibers. Wash any new clothes before using them. Consider changing diets to avoid certain foods such as dairy products, nuts and soy products. Allergies may be passed from breastfeeding mothers to the infants, so both diets need to be evaluated.
When bathing infants with eczema use mild unscented soaps. Oatmeal based products help soothe affected areas. Regular oats can be processed and added to the water as well. Salt water, such as sea water may help, as well as epsom salts. Mixing a small amount of apple cider vinegar has been suggested to be helpful, as well. Wash only areas that need washing, and limit exposure to bath water, by using a shower. Dry your child with a clean towel, by patting them down, instead of rubbing, which may cause more irritation.
Natural soothing creams and petroleum jelly can be put on affected areas. Shea butter has also been used, but with any skin creams, make sure it can be used safely on infants.
See your doctor before beginning any treatments. There are many cures for baby eczema and natural skin care methods may help.
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