Baby eczema is a very common condition, and although there are some people who continue to have problems with eczema throughout their entire life, the majority of children with this problem are going to naturally grow out of it by the age of two. It is most often recognized by small, red bumpy rashes that appear on the upper body. However, eczema on face is the most common area where you will find this condition on babies. There are several different things that you can do to treat this, but it may require special attention whenever it is on their face.
Whenever the problem appears on any other part of the body, it is typically recommended that you help the child to be comfortable by having them wear cotton clothing. Not only does this clothing allow their skin to breathe, but it is also free of many of the chemicals that are contained in synthetic fibers. The one thing that you want to make sure that you are doing when you recognize that your baby does indeed have facial eczema, is to have them wear a small cap or hat for protection of the afflicted area. Make sure that the cap is made from natural fibers such as cotton. Anything synthetic or any chemicals should be avoided in the clothing.Keeping the area moist may also give some relief to your baby, but this may be a challenge whenever the eczema is in the facial area. Make sure that your infant is not exposed to any extreme temperature changes, and that you gently bathe the baby's facial eczema on a daily basis. As a matter of fact, many parents have seen a drastic reduction in the amount of eczema that their child is suffering from whenever they switch to a daily sponge bath.
You would also want to make sure that you keep any harsh chemicals away from your child's skin, whether they have baby eczema or not. You never want to put anything harsh on the child's skin. Soaps that tend to dry the skin out, are going to make the baby eczema even more pronounced, and it can cause the irritation that will make your child a lot more uncomfortable. Avoiding certain creams that may cause allergic reactions in your child is also a good idea. Although baby eczema on the face is not typically an allergic reaction, it can be worsened if child is afflicted with allergies.
Above all, make sure that your child is as comfortable as possible. If they are having an active outbreak of eczema, keep their fingernails short so they don't irritate the condition. If they are extremely young, cover their hands with cotton gloves. This will help to keep them from scratching their face and leaving marks and making the eczema rash even worse. One other thing that you can do, is to only use soft, cotton sheets on their mattress as many children with this condition will rub their face against the sheets in order to get relief.
