How To Identify And Treat Baby Eczema
Did you know that atopic dermatitis, often known as eczema, is a common condition among infants?
60% of children with eczema develop it in their first year. No cure exists, although it can be controlled by moisturizing, taking prescription medications, and avoiding identified triggers.
Find out more about eczema to better care for your infant and prevent flare-ups.
What is eczema?
Eczema is characterized by skin that is inflamed, red, dry, bumpy, and itchy. However, atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. Eczema and atopic dermatitis are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same.
How Common Is Eczema?
Some of the following are common among people with eczema includes:
- Genetic trait. The skin disorder eczema is widespread.
- Asthma and allergies like hay fever.
- Atopic diseases include eczema, asthma, and hay fever.
- People who are very reactive to environmental allergens.
- Certain people whose symptoms are worse by food allergies.
- Cause of an allergy to pet dander, dust, pollen, or another chemical.
- Epidermolysis bullosa (eczema) – bacteria, viruses, and other germs penetrate the skin and cause illnesses in children.
What causes eczema?
- The actual cause of eczema is unknown, even to doctors.
- According to experts, skin allergies are the root cause of some cases of eczema. The immune system’s response to various stimuli may vary from person to person.
It’s not possible to spread eczema to others.
