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Baby Eczema is a relatively common disease. It is also one of the most commonly occurring skin illnesses among newborn infants. In fact, a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that approximately 20% of all babies born in the United States every hour are at risk of developing Baby Eczema. For example, last year, around 457 babies were born in the United States per hour. If present estimates are correct then around 90 of the total 457 babies were infected with Eczema shortly after they were born.

Eczema has many symptoms. The most obvious of these symptoms include inflammation of the epidermis, itching, redness and even bleeding. Eczema also typically affects the joints of most newborn babies, including the elbows, knees and arms. The baby’s face, neck and back may also be affected depending on the severity of the illness. The worst part, however, is that Eczema often accompanies other illnesses whenever it strikes. Asthma and hay fever are a couple of good examples of illnesses that often accompany Eczema. When this happens, it’s important to keep your child’s environment free from any allergens. Once the allergens are gone, the eczema will also more likely disappear.

However, it’s also worth pointing out that allergens aren’t the only things that can cause Eczema. Aside from various types of allergies, Baby Eczema can also be triggered by stress and a weak immune system. This is result of genetic factors, and so hereditary issues seem to be an important component of Eczema cases.

Despite being caused by the baby’s genes, however, the use of emollient oils, soaps as well as other medical treatments can be used to reduce the effects of Eczema, particularly inflammation and irritation. Lukewarm baths, for example, can provide babies relief from pain and also keep their skin hydrated.

Aside from redness and irritation, you also need to watch out for scratching. In most cases, Eczema can be very itchy and the last thing you’ll want to do is to let your baby get into the habit of scratching. For one thing, excessive scratching can lead to broken skin as well as the possibility of infections. So aside from using anti-eczema treatments, you also need to trim your baby’s nails as soon as they’ve grown long enough to be a problem.

Baby Eczema is usually not a very dangerous problem, but there are cases where it becomes a real threat. If the infection gets worse then you should consult your doctor as soon as possible. Antibiotics are, of course, the most common, but there are other cures as well. Topical steroid creams, for example, may be prescribed for severe cases. However, pharmacological treatments need to be handled with careful supervision due to their potential side effects.

The good news is that Eczema tends to disappear as a child grows older, usually by the time they enter school.
However, it’s also worth mentioning that there are cases where a child or even an adult will suffer from a relapse. These usually last around several weeks, so be prepared. Although most forms of Eczema are not fatal, they are usually irritating, particularly if left untreated. So the sooner you get treatment, the better.