The "three steps" to defeat eczema and keep your baby away from eczema, smart parents should know

What to do if baby has eczema?

As spring turns to summer, various allergens stimulate the skin alternately.

Not only do adults have to worry about the "ugly allergies", but even babies cannot escape the curse of the "ugly eczema".

Eczema is not only a common skin problem in babies, but it is also prone to recurrence. The dryness, itching, redness, cracking and other discomforts caused by eczema not only make the baby's appearance plummet, but also make the baby feel extremely uncomfortable. It is also difficult for parents to take care of the baby and they are very distressed.

Is it really that difficult to overcome eczema?

Today I will teach you the “three steps” to defeat eczema!

The "three steps" to defeat eczema: Relieve itching

Babies with severe eczema can easily fall into a vicious cycle of "itching-scratching-more itching", so doctors usually prescribe antihistamines and hormone drugs to relieve the itching of babies.

Because the itching caused by eczema is caused by the rupture of mast cells under the skin, which leads to the release of a large amount of histamine. Antihistamines are just the right medicine for the symptoms, which can consume histamine to relieve itching. Hormone drugs such as cortisol and steroids are used to stabilize mast cells and prevent them from further rupturing and releasing histamine. However, hormone drugs should not be used for a long time, so follow the doctor's advice. If the baby's itching is unbearable, parents can also use "ice water mixture" to help the baby relieve itching.

The Three Steps to Overcoming Eczema: Avoid Infection

When the baby's skin is broken, it is easy for bacteria to invade and cause infection, resulting in suppuration, scabs, and aggravated eczema. At this time, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice to use antibiotics.

Frequent recurrence of rash is mostly due to secondary infection after skin ulceration, so antibiotics should be used in time after skin ulceration and infection. Antibiotics are not a scourge, as long as they are used in a standardized manner under the doctor's advice, the benefits far outweigh the risks.

In addition, hormone drugs will not cause the baby's skin to darken and thicken. Because hormone drugs are mainly used for external application, the amount that the skin can absorb is very small, and stubborn eczema itself will have local hyperplasia, so it is normal for the skin to darken and thicken.

Finally, I would like to remind all parents that whether it is hormone drugs or antibiotics, they must be used in accordance with the doctor's instructions.

The "three steps" to defeat eczema: moisturize well

After the baby's eczema breaks out and heals, the skin usually becomes very dry. At this time, you must provide the baby with moisturizing care. For example, apply moisturizing cream. Especially in the area where there is eczema, you need to apply a lot to ensure that the baby's skin is fully moisturized.

When choosing a moisturizer, safety is definitely the first priority. It is recommended that parents choose regular and secure purchasing channels when purchasing infant products. They can also log in to the website of the State Food and Drug Administration (https://www.nmpa.gov.cn/) to check whether the product has been registered. Although registration does not guarantee 100% safety, there may be a small number of cosmetic products that are secretly processed and reduced in materials, so please keep your eyes open and read the ingredient list clearly when purchasing. For products used by babies, the simpler the ingredients, the better. Try to choose moisturizing products that do not contain fragrances, pigments, hormones, alcohol, and allergenic preservatives (such as parabens, methylisothiazolinone, etc.), and at the same time ensure that the moisturizing degree is sufficient. It is recommended to choose moisturizing products with a cream texture, which will lock in water for a longer time than lotion-like textures.

Since the degree of dryness of the skin of each baby with eczema is different, parents should apply moisturizing products to the baby until the skin is not dry and has a certain thickness. If the baby's skin is dry again, you can reapply it at any time. If the baby's eczema skin has basically returned to normal, it is also recommended to continue moisturizing to reduce the possibility of recurrence of the baby's eczema.