What to do if your child has recurrent eczema

Eczema is a common skin disease that is more common in infancy and childhood. This is because the skin of infants and young children at this stage is relatively delicate, and due to improper clothing, the skin cannot be kept dry at all times. Once a child develops eczema, he or she will experience symptoms such as pain and itching, and requires special care from parents. Generally speaking, eczema can be treated by choosing the right medicine according to the type of eczema. However, many times, due to incorrect treatment methods, it is difficult to effectively treat it in a short period of time.

Overall treatment principles: The type of drug dosage form used to treat eczema depends on the symptoms of eczema. If there is obvious redness and swelling, and there is a lot of exudation, a solution should be used for cold wet compresses, and ointments should not be used. For erythema and papules, lotions, emulsions, mud pastes, oils, etc. can be used; for blisters and erosions, oils are needed; for scales and scabs, ointments should be used.

There are many types of medicines that can be used for eczema, and they should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Before changing to a new medication, be sure to remove the previous medication. When changing medication, it is best to apply it to a small area of ​​eczema first, observe the effect, and decide whether to use it. Avoid aggravating the condition due to improper use of medications.

For babies whose eczema is not serious, only local medication is needed, but you should not abuse the medication on your own to avoid causing skin damage or infection.

You can use ointment first. If there is no improvement, you need to go to the hospital for a check-up. However, we still recommend that babies use medications with caution for eczema. Many baby eczema ointments that claim to be hormone-free have been found to contain hormone or antibiotic ingredients. Hormones, in particular, are known as skin opium, which can make babies dependent on hormones, easily recurring and developing into chronic eczema that plagues them for a lifetime.