Childhood Eczema/Excema -Its Causes and Symptoms Eczema Cream Information on the causes and symptoms of baby and childhood eczema

Eczema pictures of six year old.

The most common form of childhood eczema is atropic dermatitis which affects as many as 15-20% of young children. It is often linked with asthma and hayfever and may be genetic. Eczema Symptoms The symptoms of eczema are a dry, red, itchy patches on the skin that can become infected if they are constantly scratched. The skin may thicken if the eczema persists. Eczema on young babies often first appears on the cheeks and then spreads to knees and elbows. As children get older it develops on the inside creases of knees, elbows and around the neck. The eczema has periods when it flares up and then dies down again. Most children grow out of eczema by the time that they reach puberty but it is a distressing and uncomfortable ailment that requires advice from your physician. Causes of Eczema There are a number of factors that may cause eczema to develop. Most experts believe that it is hereditary and can be triggered by a number of things, overheating, a very dry atmosphere, smoking, dust, intolerance of certain foods, for example dairy or wheat products, even stress can trigger eczema. Other Forms of Eczema. There are a number of forms of eczema as well as atropic dermatitis, the two most likely to be seen are allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by reaction to a substance in contact with the skin. Many adults develop this form when wearing cheap jewellery. Irritant contact dermatitis is a reaction to chemicals, for example, soap detergents. If your child develops an itching dry patch, it is worth changing brands to see if there is an improvement. Eczema is very irritating, the itching can become almost unbearable and it is very hard to prevent a young child from scratching. Keep their fingernails short and at night time ensure that they are not overheating. If you can persuade them to keep mittens on this may help prevent scratching. Clothes against the skin should be made of a soft, smooth material such as cotton rather than wool. If your child does develop eczema you should visit your physican to confirm that it is not another skin disorder. Mild attacks of eczema may only need taking care of the sensitive skin, but if your child has a serious flare-up the doctor may prescribe medication or refer him to a dermatologist. There is no cure for eczema but with care it is possible to control it. Eczema Treatment Cream I have found one remedy that works for the little girl shown above who was suffering so badly that her arms and legs were bleeding. It is a herbal cream that is available on Ebay and although it is a small pot it lasts for a long time. I found that after applying the cream for a week, the eczema cleared and if it reoccurs it is quickly treated. I originally bought two pots that lasted a year. Certainly worth a try if other remedies are not working. The supplier is based in the UK and you can purchase it through ebay.co.uk. Please see below. She also ships to the US and it is available at Ebay.com. Childhood Eczema - Its Causes And Symptoms © 2006

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