Eczema in children is also called atopic dermatitis. The disease is an inflammatory skin disease with a long course and easy recurrence. Usually occurs in infancy, but due to repeated attacks, it can be delayed to childhood or even adulthood. Once the disease is hot or cold, it will aggravate the condition, and severe itching will make the child miserable. What about children with eczema?
First, improve the daily care of children with eczema
1. Nursing
Children need to bathe their children often after eczema to ensure that the water temperature is not too hot, usually around 36 degrees. Excessive water temperature will stimulate children's skin, make the skin drier and worsen the condition. Secondly, the bath time should not be too long, and the bath time should not exceed 20 minutes each time.
2. Skin care
It is recommended to wipe the whole body with moisturizer or moisturizing cream after bathing the child every time, when the skin is not completely dry. So as to avoid skin moisture loss, which leads to eczema symptoms aggravation and itching.
3. Clothing care
When buying children's close-fitting clothes, try to choose pure cotton, soft and loose clothes, which can prevent excessive friction between skin and clothes and is also good for recovery.
Second, actively use drugs to treat eczema in children.
1. glucocorticoid
At present, glucocorticoid is a first-line topical drug for the treatment of eczema in children, especially in the early stage of the disease, which should be given enough intensity to control the symptoms quickly and avoid the recurrence of the disease. However, hormone drugs must be used under the guidance of a doctor, otherwise overdose may cause harm to children's health.
2. Immunosuppressants
If the child's eczema is located in fragile and sensitive parts, such as face and eyelids, immunosuppressants can be used. However, the drug may have a short burning sensation and should be used as appropriate. In addition, the drug is generally suitable for children over two years old, and infants over three months and under two years old should be strictly used under the guidance of doctors.
3. Antibiotics
Some children may have secondary infection, mainly staphylococcus aureus infection. In view of this situation,