Scratching on the skin may break the skin or even cause further inflammation to occur that may lead to fever. Let me share with you the baby eczema treatment that works.
The causes of eczema is not known in the medical world, however it is strongly believe that it is cause by allergens and a weak immune system. Itchy rashes may appear on the baby’s cheek, arm, legs, groin and neck region. The key is to stop the baby from scratching because it can worsen the condition.
To prevent the baby from scratching, avoid synthetic materials and wool. Try to get clothing that is made of cotton or silk. There are even specially made clothing in the market that is made of 100% silk that will prevent skin irritation. You can also try putting on socks and mittens to prevent your baby from scratching at night.
Another key step is to get rid of allergens from your baby. Some babies are allergic to cow’s milk and you may need to convert them over to breast-feeding. It is also advisable for the mother to stay away from common allergen such as peanuts, wheat and milk in their diet before converting to breast-feeding.
If your baby is already taking solid food, you should try to avoid foods that contain wheat, nuts, milk and other dairy products in your baby diet.
Bathe your baby with lukewarm water instead of warm water. Eczema flares up easily if your skin contacts very warm water. Choose soaps that are meant for baby and try to avoid those that are scented. Other types of shampoo can strip off the skin of natural oil and it can result in skin irritation.
If the Eczema returns there is a good chance that you have just found or at least narrowed down your Eczema trigger.
Baby Eczema
Some babies develop Eczema when their mother ceases to breast feed, and introduces Formula milk into the babies’ diet. This may be a sign that the Infant may have an intolerance to cow’s milk and could develop Baby Eczema.
Babies are bundles of joy and it can be upsetting to them and their caregivers should they be hit with skin problems, especially eczema, the most common skin problems in babies. Thankfully, most cases are mild and can be treated and kept under control. This article aims to identify a few forms of eczema and the baby eczema treatments.
Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is caused by a scaly build-up of dead outer skin of newborn babies and is usually a mild and temporary problem. The baby eczema treatment for this skin condition is to wash the scales gently with baby shampoo after softening with a moisturizer like aqueous cream or olive oil.
Sometimes, there may be skin irritation that causes the baby to rub. This in turn brings about skin infection, and the baby eczema treatment to it would be a short course of antibiotic cream or medicine.
Cradle cap usually gets better within a few months.
Nappy Rash
This is an extremely common skin problem, or rather, a universal one. Nappy rash is caused by the wetness of a nappy rubbing against a baby’s delicate skin, which is then irritated by urine and faces, and prone to infection.