Recognising Eczema In Your child

When you see your child scratching or rubbing an area of skin persistently even when you asked him to stop, it is a sign that he may be having eczema.

The more he scratches, the more the skin become even drier and itchier, which causes your child to scratch even harder. This inflammation and itchiness causes damage to the outer layer of skin, also called the epidermis.

When the outer layer of skin is damaged, it can become more vulnerable to infections and it also becomes super-sensitive to allergens and irritants that are in the environment.

The easiest and simplest way for eczema care is to help your child make sure that his skin is kept moisturized.

Warm to lukewarm baths are great for your child, but make sure that they do not stay in for longer than approximately five minutes. Use a mild soap or cleanser. After the bath, do not rub your child's body vigorously with a towel. Apply a moisturizer to your child’s body while it is still damp. Do not use moisturizer that is scented.

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