Babies and Eczema
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Does your baby have scaly red patches on their skin? Odds are, your baby could have eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. This order more often than not appears in children for two months old to two years old. Eczema, an itchy skin rash, can appear on their forehead, cheeks and scalp. Eczema can also spread to a babies arms, chest, legs or !no! person parts. Eczema varies in occurrence depending on the type of eczema.
Most common symptoms record dry, scaly skin or it are able to be tiny red bumps that blister, ooze or look infected if they are scratched. Babies are prone to scratching due to eczema’s extremely itchy nature so great care must be taken to prevent this. “Cradle cap” is an extra form of eczema or dermatitis that appears as white flaky skin on the scalp and possibly the ears of a baby.
Eczema is often inherited from parents. Parents who hold had eczema, asthma or hay fever should monitor children attentively for any signs of an eczema outbreak as there is an 80% chances their offspring will undergo eczema.
Eczema is not an allergic reaction but allergens can cause a flare-up. If a mother is breastfeeding, she are required to also monitor her own food consumption so as not to pass on allergens to a child suffering from eczema. Certain foods undergo continued shown to cause eczema flare-ups but not in all cases. Common foods to avoid during an eczema flare-up include milk, eggs, tomatoes, citrus fruits, wheat and nuts. Also, try to avoid any food items which contain chemical additives or preservatives. Wool, soaps, shampoos, lotions and heat can also cause flare-ups of eczema in children.
