Children Eczema

Children with eczema (atopic dermatitis) tend to get patches of dry, itchy skin. The itch can be so uncomfortable it interferes with sleep, making your child feel miserable. Plus, scratching can cause the rashes to get infected. While there is no known cure for eczema, the condition can be treated so your child feels better. There are also ways to help your child avoid eczema flare-ups. Eczema treatments usually target four common problems: dryness, itching, irritated skin (inflammation), and infection. Dryness: repairing the skin barrier Children with eczema have poor water absorption from the skin barrier. The skin gets dry and cracked as a result, and it is more likely to become infected. Itchy dry skin is also a problem. Daily gentle skin care is crucial to strengthening the skin barrier. Along with this: Give your child a bath (or shower) every day or every other day for 5-10 minutes in lukewarm water. No soap is needed, but a gentle non-soap cleanser can be used on the sweaty a