How to treat eczema in children

Anyone who has suffered from eczema knows that eczema is a fungal infection that causes itching and peeling of the skin, and in severe cases, it can lead to ulcers. It is especially troublesome for children whose physical functions are relatively weak. Childhood eczema is a common disease. Many parents do not understand the treatment of childhood eczema. Once they find that their children have eczema, they become panicked. In fact, pediatric eczema is not a problem. Next, we will share how to treat eczema in children:

Treatment of eczema in children

1. Try to find the allergen, but it is often difficult.

2. Avoid contact of irritating substances with the skin. Do not wash the affected area with alkaline soap or overly hot water. Do not apply cosmetics or any oils.

3. The room temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will aggravate the itching of eczema. Wear loose-fitting clothes, preferably made of pure cotton.

4. For eczema that is not large in area, you can apply Fu Relaxing Ointment, but it should not be applied too thickly. For patients with more eczema, they need to go to a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

The treatment of pediatric eczema should still be based on medication, supplemented by food therapy. Parents don’t need to worry, as long as the treatment is reasonable, childhood eczema can be cured.

Eczema is a skin inflammatory reaction with severe itching caused by a variety of internal and external factors. It is divided into three stages: acute, subacute and chronic. The acute phase has an exudative tendency, while the chronic phase has infiltration and hypertrophy. Some patients directly present with chronic eczema. The skin lesions are characterized by polymorphism, symmetry, and itching. To relieve eczema and dermatitis, the most important thing is the cooperation of the patient. Patients with eczema and dermatitis should avoid eating irritating foods that can aggravate the disease and cause sensitivity, such as alcohol, spicy fried foods, shrimp, crab, beef, etc. Some protein-rich foods are difficult for the human body to break down, such as milk, so it is better to eat less. Patients should also avoid various factors that irritate the skin, such as scratching, bathing with strong alkaline soaps or overheated water, and not exposing the affected area to direct sunlight.

(1) Breastfeeding can reduce the severity of eczema. Protein-based complementary foods, such as eggs, fish, and shrimp, should be added later. Generally, children start adding them gradually from 4 months old. However, for children with eczema, it is recommended to add them 1 to 2 months later, and the speed of addition should be slower. Children’s diet should be as fresh as possible, and avoid letting them eat processed foods that contain gas, pigments, preservatives or stabilizers, or leavening agents.

(2) If you have found that certain foods cause eczema, you should try to avoid eating these foods again.

(3) Children who are allergic to milk can use amino acid milk powder or deep hydrolyzed protein milk for 6 months.

(4) Children who are allergic to eggs can eat egg yolks alone.

(5) For bottle-fed children suffering from eczema, boil the milk for a few minutes to reduce the allergenicity.