Does Your Child Have Eczema?

Filed in archive Health , Parenting on June 27, 2010

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If you have some form of eczema, there's about a 50% chance your children will suffer a similar fate. You have to understand though that eczema is a form of an allergic reaction. It is usually triggered by cold and dry environments, consumption of dairy products and eggs and sometimes, even stress.

It's not difficult to see the signs of eczema among your kids. There will be some dry, itchy skin or patches of reddish discoloration usually on the cheeks, elbows or the backs of the knees. If the eczema is of allergic origin, this will appear very readily, sometimes even in infancy.

Check with your child's doctor whenever you suspect allergies in your children. Try to have some form of maintenance routine to help you avoid more skin breakouts. Have some skin moisturizers on hand, and if there is a severe case of itching, ask your doctor about prescribing a topical steroid cream. In the most severe cases, your doctor may recommend small doses of antibiotics as well.