Here are some ways we have learned to calm eczema symptoms in Babies.
Are you a parent of a child with eczema?
It’s heartbreaking to watch if you ask me.
You will see rough and dry skin and often cracked skin.
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What is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)?
Atopic Dermatitis or more commonly known as Eczema is a skin condition that affected areas of skin have the following symptoms; appear red skin colour, rough skin texture and cracked.
The afflicted individual experiences inflamed itchy skin or sometimes described as an itchy rash and it can be very difficult to get relief from the severe itching
How do you Diagnose Eczema?
I was told by my Doctor Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema is very common in young children and that a lab test is not required and that a visual exam is normally all that is needed for an accurate diagnosis and create a plan around treatment options.
Your Doctor may ask you if you changed your laundry detergent recently, or started using a new hair product, or if your baby has come into contact with a new metal in the form of jewelry or phone etc etc. to determine if your child is experiencing an allergic reaction causing sensitive skin.
Your Doctor may want to perform a more in depth analysis using a skin patch tests of common eczema triggers to determine what your Baby is allergic to so you can eliminate a possible future eczema rash.
What Causes Atopic Eczema or Triggers Eczema Flare-Ups?
Most sources I have read refer to clinical trial proof that the cause or common triggers are food allergies, common household cleaners (like laundry detergent), natural allergens (like pollen, pet dander and dust mites), metal objects (found in jewelry, mobile phones), rubber products (if you wear gloves or use elastic bands to hold objects together), perfumes or fragrances (like soaps that are not fragrance-free).
Eczema can become a chronic skin condition so it’s important to start an effective treatment plan immediately.
Ways to Calm Eczema Symptoms in Babies
When my kids get an eczema flare, I want to do everything I can to help make it go away.
Often Doctors will suggest prescription medications like topical corticosteroids.
I have learned that Baby eczema cream containing drugs called Calcineurin Inhibitors will suppress the immune system which reduces inflammation and helps prevent eczema flare-ups.
So I am not sure I like topical calcineurin inhibitors but be sure to discuss this option with your Doctor.
Here are some ways we have learned to calm eczema symptoms in Babies:
Changing Your Baby’s Diet
Sometimes when it comes down to eczema, the baby’s diet could be causing eczema side effects..
In some instances a lot of dairy can cause eczema or symptoms of eczema.
By simply eliminating dairy or whatever other food is the culprit, your baby can experience some mild relief from their dry and rough skin.
If this works you may want to work with your Doctor to create a supervised elimination diet to monitor the elimination of certain foods.
Increase Probiotics
When it comes down to probiotics helping with your baby’s eczema, you may wonder HOW this can work.
Well, probiotics are the “good bacteria” in your body.
Somehow getting that good bacteria buildup in your baby’s body can help ward off the itchiness and inflammation.
Oatmeal Baths
My kids have always loved this flare treatment cure for eczema.
While oatmeal doesn’t always take the eczema symptoms away, it does help relieve the symptoms.
By placing oatmeal in warm bath water, your baby will experience some relief.
Avoid giving hot baths too often as they dry the skin and causes more irritation.
Before you do this ask your Doctor or other experts.
Don’t use scented soaps as the perfume or scented chemicals are often a trigger to cause eczema flare-ups.
Nutratopic Remedies
This is a favorite way to help cure eczema symptoms in babies around here.
I have personally used the emollient cream (kids) and the infant facial cream from Nutratopic on our kids.
I’ve noticed that both creams have helped control the eczema symptoms and break the cycle.
But don’t take my word for it, take a look at these before and after shots.
The results are astounding.
As a topical medication the Nutratopic baby eczema cream also hydrates the skin, which restores barrier function, reinforcing the lipid mantle though the use of ceramides, omega-6, and L-isoleucine.
I personally noticed significant changes; my kids are itching a lot less and that Nutratopic also helps inhibits the risk of bacterial adhesion.
Their skin is clear and smooth, for the first time in a long time.
Dealing with eczema has changed in our household.
While we can’t always prevent eczema, there are ways to help control it and in some cases, cure it.
Thankfully, a mixture of the aforementioned tips and our eczema is under control.
So to Summarize Ways to Calm Eczema Symptoms in Babies:
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Changing Your Baby’s Diet
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Increase Probiotics
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Oatmeal Baths
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Nutratopic Remedies
If you seem to be dealing with a lot of eczema symptoms with your baby, give these tips a try!
But always be sure to consult your Doctor or skin specialist.
Do you have any tips to add?
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One of my grandson’s began suffering with eczema when he was a baby. He still has some breakouts but his Mom has learned to treat it quickly. It can be quite a source of discomfort. She gets cream from the Doc but has used several of this tips as well through the years.
I don’t have any personal experience with eczema but it’s great to have some tips in the event that any of the kids suddenly develop it. I had a friend who had it so severely that she had to get medications for it.
Great tips for eczema. I’ll pass it along to my sister-in-law for her kids.
My son had eczema has a baby, but he has not had it since he turned a-year-old. My husband on the other hand has eczema and I’m betting he could still use this information to help him not be so itchy.
That has happened to a couple of mine too. It is so nice when it ends.
My oldest is not a baby anymore, but he gets moderate eczema breakouts on his hands in the winter. We get a cream from his DR for it.
Great tips! I’ve never had to deal with eczema in babies but this is a great resource for those that have, or do! I will keep handy just in case baby #7 has any issues!
I’m a mom of six too! Congrats on #7. We are holding tight at #6.
This is helpful! We had a little bit of eczema trouble with the little ones. Thankfully we were able to treat it.
These are great tips to deal with baby’s sensitive skin! My youngest had this condition, and we would skip baths every other day. It helped a lot!
Really, I haven’t heard of that. Thanks for the tip!
My niece had really bad eczema as a baby. My sister in law swore by oatmeal baths and they really seemed to help.
Great tips! My niece has super sensitive skin and I know she has a really hard time with it. Oatmeal baths have been a lifesaver with her!
These are great tips. My girls never had it, but a few others in or family have. I know it is a struggle. Poor babies.
Very useful tips. My kids had eczema a few years ago, they were not happy.
Poor baby!! Eczema is the worst!! I had a flare up this year and could have used these tricks for myself!
Eczema is never fun – especially on a baby! These are great tips for moms – and anyone with eczema.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I use my Perfectly Posh products(you can find the link on my blog) on my youngest and it cleared his rashes up within 24 hours!
Good to know there is another great product.
Ugh… Eczema… My poor son has it all over his legs. Most day’s it doesn’t bother him but others…. it just wants to dig his nails into his skin for some relief. He’s been doing good lately by keeping up with putting his lotions on and letting his legs dry and avoiding things that bother him.
I really do recommend giving these products a try. My heart hurt for my little guy too and this made a big difference. I took a few days off and it flared up again.
I have eczema and it drives me crazy! Our little girl is due next month and I’m hoping she doesn’t have it!
I honestly highly recommend these products. It has made a huge difference in my baby’s life.
I’ve always heard that diet can have a lot to do with eczema breakouts. My daughter had bad skin issues until we figured out she had food allergies!
What a great thing to figure out. I hope it was too long of a process before you figured out what it was.