Cradle Cap & Infant Eczema Treatment- Hypoallergenic Skin Care Products
Cradle Cap & Infant Eczema Treatment- Hypoallergenic Skin Care Products
Currently around 10% of children five and under are affected by infant eczema, which is the most common skin complaint in children. Doctors do not know what causes infant eczema, although eczema occurs most frequently in children with a family history of allergies. Unfortunately there is no cure for eczema, medications, creams and lotions are given to manage not cure the condition. Some children will outgrow their eczema while still toddlers, others will outgrow it later and regrettably some will continue to deal with the condition into adulthood. Parents should recognise that infant eczema means skin care maintenance will become a part of their daily lives.
Eczema has often been called the “itch that rashes” because it starts with the itch. Eczema skin is very itchy, therefore much of eczema treatment is focused on lessening the itch. As a child scratches, a rash develops. Severe scratching can result in bacteria being introduced into the skin and causing infection. Often doctors must treat the skin infection before the skin eruptions can be brought under control. Eczema can be thought of as very sensitive skin. The skin of a person with eczema has a defect that prevents the skin from staying moist. The dryness then creates a fragile skin that itches and is easily damaged. The skin of an eczema sufferer is also easily irritated by contact with clothing, bedclothes and pets. In order for the rash to get better, the child must stop scratching; therefore the first step in eczema treatment is to reduce itchiness.
Treatment of infant eczema should include aggressive moisturizing using Pure Baby Moisturising Cream. Children with eczema should be bathed daily (twice a day if possible) in lukewarm water (85 degrees). Do not bathe your child in hot water, this causes skin to release histamines that make the skin red and itchy. The bath does not need to be very long. If soap is needed, use mild, moisturizing, unscented body wash like Pure Baby Bath Therapy or Pure Baby Two-In-One and never scrub skin.
After bathing pat skin gently with a towel but leave the skin damp. Heavily apply Pure Baby Moisturising Cream within minutes to seal in moisture. Avoid products that contain fragrance. Apply prescription medication,
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usually steroid cream, only to areas in active flare-up and broken skin. (The doctor should give detailed instructions on when and how often to apply). When itching breaks skin, application of antibiotic ointment is a necessary precaution against infection. If infection occurs, prescription oral antibiotic may be necessary.
Because children with eczema have such sensitive skin, certain guidelines should help prevent flair-ups. Dress children in loose fitting, 100% cotton clothes. Remove tags that can scratch the skin. Bedding should be 100% cotton and washed frequently in gentle unscented non biological soap powder. If your child is young enough to be carried, parents should avoid wool or other fabrics that could itch. Generally avoid highly acidic foods like citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes or spicy foods when a child is in flare-up, this is very much trial and error, keep an eye on the effects of dairy products, strawberries, melon, oranges, the list is endless. Keep house temperature cool. Heat and sweating can trigger a flair-up. In winter, using a humidifier should help prevent the air from becoming too dry. Keep the child’s fingernails short and clean to avoid infection. Emotional stress can worsen eczema rash, so it is important that parents not convey a negative attitude toward the child when treating this frustrating (and often sleep depriving) condition. Skin should be moisturised at least three times a day, using Pure Baby Moisturising Cream and applying lavishly.
Sometimes a flare-up can occur even when the most diligent moisturizing schedule has been kept. A flare-up is not a parenting failure. Eczema is an unpredictable and frustrating condition. If a serious flare-up occurs, call the doctor. He may prescribe different anti-inflammatory or different anti-itch procedures. It is also wise for a child in flare-up to be watched for infection. Symptoms of infection include weeping or crusted skin or small leaking bumps.
Children with eczema are not contagious nor sick. Although eczema can be frustrating for parents and extremely uncomfortable for your child, it is a treatable condition. Since most children do outgrow eczema, the key is to keep skin moisturised and look out for potential triggers. We can win the battle with infant eczema and help your baby to have the healthy glowing skin babies are known for.
By: drssummit
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Shelly is a well known author who writes about Eczema Treatment and cradle cap treatment. She writes for Purebabyuk – Best solutions for Cradle Cap and Eczema Treatment.
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